Optimised TiZr process for enhanced bonding and PowderBond both feature in the ETRUX eCV1 electric van
We are delighted to see the ETRUX eCV1 electric van, built in partnership with WEVC making its debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2023 this week, April 18-20, NEC Birmingham.
We are proud to have provided two critical aluminium surface treatments for this lightweight vehicle. The aluminium chassis is treated with our optimised TiZr process for enhanced bonding. This energy efficient process creates a stable surface which will allow bonding and welding processes to deliver repeatable, strong, durable adhesive bonds.
The battery base plate utilises another Powdertech Surface Science process - PowderBond - an adhesive-free surface treatment to bond polypropylene composite material to aluminium. PowderBond has been used to create a lightweight, strong and rigid 'sandwich' laminate of aluminium and composite material for the fully integrated structural battery case. For more on PowderBond visit https://www.powderbond.co.uk/
