Anti-Squeak and Rattle Materials

Anti-Squeak and Rattle Materials

Have you ever sat in your vehicle and said, “I hear something! Where is that noise coming from”?

These unwanted sounds can be a mystery as a vehicle is made up of hundreds of components which can lead to annoying squeaks, rattles and knocks over time.

The culprit can be a simple plastic-on-plastic or metal-on-metal rubbing of aesthetic trim. Or, it can be coming from vital components leading to wear and deterioration as the vehicle ages.

So how do automotive manufacturers and technicians get rid of these unwanted noises? The answer may be a simple strip of adhesive backed material - specifically a Taconic UHMW tape.

Taconic’s UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) film tapes mirror the properties of PTFE. This includes a low coefficient of friction which serves as a “buffer” that can be applied to prevent squeaks, or rubbing and chafing leading to deterioration.

Taconic’s specialist UHMW materials are also abrasive and puncture resistant, meaning they can serve as an easy fix to create the noise free environment for drivers everywhere.

Aside from being an automotive “anti-squeak” tape, Taconic’s UHMW adhesive tapes are used in almost every industry to reduce friction: chute liners, wear strips, and buffers. If you have issues with friction, give your local Taconic representative a call.

*All operation temps min/max F are -100/500

Automotive Product Data - Tapes