DETROIT, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- OPAAS(TM) (Orbseal Preform Automated
Application System), Henkel's sealant technology, helps suppliers cut costs
while producing fast, accurate and inexpensive products through robotically
applied preform seals. The OPAAS(TM) system is an integrated robotic taping
applicator that supplies sealant and adhesive tapes during vehicle
manufacturing and therefore removes the variability currently associated with
manual applications of sealants and adhesives tapes.
The patent-pending OPAAS(TM) is the only system that delivers the inherent
benefits of preform sealant technology through automation. OPAAS(TM) provides
a highly repeatable and extremely accurate way to create seals, while
improving productivity and process control. Through extensive testing, Henkel
has found OPAAS(TM) provides its customers savings in multiple areas of
manufacturing, operations and materials while reducing quality and warranty
costs.
"We are proud to be at the cutting edge of sealant and adhesive process
technology, and believe OPAAS(TM) is the future of automated sealant and
adhesives manufacturing," said Matthias Hofmann, vice president of marketing
and business development, Henkel. "Our sophisticated OPAAS(TM) technology
ensures a more consistent, cost-effective and higher quality seal than was
available in the past."
The system is upgradeable with Henkel's Auto V Scan(TM), which verifies
sealant part number and material manufacturing lot numbers to the robotic
program designated, providing full-system traceability. Henkel's Path
Verification Vision System(TM), which verifies placement, provides 100 percent
sealer part placement and reliability is also offered as optional equipment
for OPAAS(TM).
Henkel strengthened its market position in the U.S. automotive sector in
October 2004 when it acquired Orbseal LLC. Orbseal LLC's products are used in
advanced technology related to noise reduction, structural reinforcement and
vibration minimization. With the acquisition of Orbseal LLC, Henkel
strengthens its position in the growing world market for automotive acoustic
materials and sealants.
Henkel is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments
to the transportation industry. Backed by extensive design capabilities, a
broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise,
the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development --
automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production.
Through powerful brands like Autophoretic(R), Bonderite(R), Frekote(R),
Loctite(R) and Multan(TM), Henkel provides significant economic and
environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more
comfortable and extending vehicle value.
The Henkel Group operates in three strategic business areas: Home Care;
Personal Care; and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments. The automotive
group is an integral part of the Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments
business sector, which also serves the transportation, electronics, aerospace,
metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and packaging
industries, and offers a broad range of products for the craftsman and
consumer. With brands and advanced technologies, Henkel makes people's lives
easier, better, and more beautiful. 50,000 employees work for the Henkel
Group worldwide. People in 125 countries around the world trust in brands and
technologies from Henkel - "A Brand like a Friend."
SOURCE Henkel
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CONTACT:
Keena Toth of Henkel, +1-248-910-6997 cell;
or Elizabeth Kerby of Eisbrenner Public Relations,
+1-248-641-1446, +1-248-705-3828 cell, ekerby@eisbrenner.com
NOTE TO EDITORS: For a firsthand look at new innovations from
Henkel, please stop by booth number 1135 at the SAE 2005 World
Congress in Detroit, April 11-14.
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