Every year, more than 100 billion holes in car bodies get covered by robots.
To seal those holes, carmakers typically use plugs made of plastic, rubber or metal. Traditionally, this job was done manually – a time-consuming, physically demanding task that workers could only perform for 2–3 hours at a time. tesa’s adhesive hole coverings create value for customers, improve worker safety, and reduce the environmental footprint of application processes: These innovations meet tough demands for stability at high temperatures and when covered by paint or anti-corrosion coatings. They also block out moisture, dirt and noise. tesa® hole covering solutions are up to 85 percent lighter than plug solutions, which reduces vehicle weight and can help increase the drivable range of eCar batteries. And a special process, developed in partnership with Porsche, enables automated application by robots, overcoming labor shortages and significantly reducing the strain on employees.
