Improving Performance, Stiffness and Emissions
SikaReinforcer® (SR) is a heat-reactive and foamable epoxy material. It is highly effective for crash reinforcing and reinforcing cavities when combined with our SikaStructure® carrier. It also has sustainability benefits, reducing carbon emissions during manufacture and throughout a vehicle’s lifetime.
Using SikaReinforcer® decreases the required thickness of sheet metal and makes steel reinforcement plates unnecessary, reducing vehicle weight. As well as lower emissions, a lower vehicle weight can limit vibrations, noise, and fatigue cracks, improving performance and increasing longevity.
Weight Savings Through SikaReinforcer® Technology
An analysis of SikaReinforcer technology vs steel demonstrated that the weight savings achieved with SikaReinforcer can leadto lower fuel consumption and potential Global Warming Potential benefits (GWP). GWP measures a product’s potentialclimate change contribution, focusing on greenhouse emissions, such as carbon dioxide.