At Fox River Associates we offer a complete line of film and paper release liners for automotive applications. Need a release liner for a pressure-sensitive tape for brake lights, carpets, upholstery, or door trim? Looking for a release liner for a gasket for vibration reduction or sound dampening? Fox River Associates has a full line of release liners for these automotive applications.
Our technical team is experienced in the technology of adhesives and coatings to ensure we offer the right release liner for your application – tapes to gaskets and the emerging production of batteries for EV vehicles.
Contact Fox River Associates today at 1-800-647-6579 or use the form on this page. Our technical team is ready to work with you.
Film and Paper Release Liners for Automotive Applications
At Fox River Associates, we provide a full range of film release liners and paper release liners for the automotive industry and transportation applications. Release liners are used in highly technical applications from EV Batteries to NVH and foam gaskets/ tapes.
Our customers expect the highest quality film release liners and paper release liners, coupled with service and delivery programs to deliver in the shortest lead times for the market.
Our product and service spectrum includes:
- Film Substrates
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- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyester (PET)
- Paper Substrates
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- Glassine
- Super Calendared Kraft (SCK)
- Poly Coated Kraft (PCK)
- Coatings
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- Solvent, Solventless, Fluoro
- S1S, S2S (Equal and Differential)
Fox River Associates offers film and paper release liners with solvent and solventless silicone coatings. The release coating is an integral part of the film release liner or paper release liner and the overall performance of the release liner. Many of our release liners can be silicone coated one side or two side with either equal or differential coatings. Our regional US stocking locations ensure we hold inventory and deliver release liners when and how you need them. We specialize in small minimum order quantities.
Our technical expertise combined with the highest quality release liner products and unparalleled service is a winning combination. We work in partnership with our customers to engineer the best performing release liner for automotive applications. We take the time to learn about your exacting specifications, processing conditions and end-use application. It is our role to understand your demanding requirements for release liners and recommend the best product for your application.
Fox River Associates delivers the highest quality release liners for the automotive and transportation market. Our experienced team is ready to work with you. Contact us today at 1-800-647-6579 or email us at info@foxriverassociates.com.
Release Liners in EV Battery Production
The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming industries worldwide, with battery technology at the heart of this revolution. Release liners play a crucial role in the manufacturing of EV batteries, ensuring the precision and efficiency required to meet the performance and safety standards of this high-stakes industry. These liners are integral in the production of adhesive components and protective films used in battery assemblies.
As battery production scales, manufacturers are focusing on improving battery performance, longevity, and safety while reducing costs. Release liners are a small but essential part of this process, enabling efficient production and reliable function of adhesive-backed materials within the battery.
Applications of Release Liners in EV Battery Production
Release liners are utilized at several stages of EV battery manufacturing, including:
Adhesive Layering in Battery Cells:
Used for die-cut adhesive films and tapes that bond battery cells and modules.
Protective Film Application:
Helps apply protective layers over battery components, such as electrodes and separators.
Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs):
Ensure precise application of adhesives used to manage heat dissipation in battery packs.
Substrate Types for Release Liners in EV Batteries
The choice of substrate for release liners in EV batteries is critical, as these components must meet stringent technical requirements. Commonly used substrates include:
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): High strength, excellent dimensional stability, and temperature resistance. Widely used in die-cutting and lamination processes for adhesive-backed films and tapes.
- Polypropylene (PP): Lightweight, moisture-resistant, and cost-effective. Used in less demanding areas, such as protective films for secondary battery components.
- Polyethylene (PE): Flexible and resistant to chemicals and moisture. Often employed in temporary protection or transport of adhesive-backed materials.
Ready to learn more about how Fox River Associates can help you identify the appropriate release liner for your automotive application? Our experienced team is ready to work with you. Use the form on this page or contact us today.
Silicone Coatings for EV Battery Release Liners
Silicone coatings are essential for creating the release surface of the liner, ensuring clean and controlled detachment of adhesives or films. Types of silicone coatings used include solventless silicone coatings, thermal-cured silicone coatings and UV-cured silicone coatings.
Release liners from Fox River Associates are available in a variety of coatings to serve the automotive market.:
Performance Requirements for Release Liners in EV Batteries
Release liners in EV battery manufacturing must meet specific performance requirements to ensure reliability and efficiency:
- Thermal Resistance: EV batteries operate under extreme temperatures; release liners must withstand these conditions without degrading or curling.
- Chemical Resistance: Release liners must resist exposure to battery chemicals, such as electrolytes, to maintain integrity during assembly.
- Dimensional Stability: High precision is critical in battery manufacturing. Release liners must maintain consistent thickness and shape for die-cutting and lamination processes.
- High Release Performance: Controlled and clean release of adhesive materials is necessary to avoid adhesive transfer or contamination, which can compromise battery function.
- Compatibility with Automation: Battery manufacturing is highly automated. Release liners must perform consistently at high speeds without causing interruptions.
Release liners are indispensable to the EV battery production process, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in the application of adhesive-backed materials. With the EV market poised for explosive growth, the demand for high-performance release liners is set to rise alongside advances in battery technology. By meeting stringent performance requirements and providing innovative solutions, Fox River Associates is ready to be your partner in the EV revolution.
For more information about automotive release liners, contact Fox River Associates today!
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