During a crash event, CBS™ structural inserts provide a desirable combination of section stability, load path transition, multi-axis load management, and energy absorption. The optimization of body sections with weight and space saving CBS™ parts allows for an efficient body design, minimizing the deformation of the structure resulting in reduced intrusion into the vehicle’s passenger or battery space.
What is CBS™?
Structural reinforcement for improved performance, mass, process and cost optimization
Our CBS™ technologies combine highly engineered heat activated structural adhesive material (also known as structural foams) with a customized thermoplastic carrier. CBS™ enables lightweight but strong structural applications for both current and future-ready applications, such as battery protection in electric vehicles (EV).
The L&L Products team uses its proven expertise with advanced CAD/CAE simulation to design a three-dimensional engineered part. The result is a structural insert that is dry-to-the-touch and ready to assemble into the body structure prior to cavity closure and e-coating. Our foaming structural adhesives allow for e-coat flow and coverage of the cavity prior to structural adhesive foaming in the e-coat bake oven.
L&L introduced Composite Body Solutions™ (CBS™) to the transportation industry over 20 years ago as an innovative solution for body in white reinforcement. It is still the clear global market leader. L&L works closely with our customers to provide engineered solutions that reduce vehicle weight, increase stiffness for NVH applications, improve safety and crashworthiness and improve the fatigue life of vehicles.
Composite Body Solutions™ (CBS™) enable lightweight body structures while enhancing overall performance of the application. With early involvement in the development, the lightweight cost can be neutral (same cost as a traditional metallic structure) or even negative (reduced cost compared to a traditional metallic structure). This is achieved by enhancing existing geometries, replacing less effective parts, and using synergies between materials. CBS™ can also reduce the number of metallic parts used, thereby, reducing weight.
DISCOVER
L&L CBS™ technologies can enable a cost effective, robust reinforcement solution that brings extensive engineering knowledge, for lightweight Body in White (BIW) optimization.
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Advantages
Composite Body Solutions™ (CBS™) enable optimized reinforcement, bonding, and part optimization with the right amount of material at the right position.
... for stability of cross sections
... tolerances that exist due to the complexity of automotive assembly is handled by incorporating the ability of the adhesive to foam.
... The models developed by our experienced CAD / CAE design teams provide high predictbility. Globally, we use 8 CAE tools, 3 top CAD design tools, and complete comprehensive prototyping and testing / validating of our solutions.
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Online,
September 29 - October 01, 2021
SIAT (Symposium on International Automotive Technology) Expo 2021
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Paris, France,
March 08-10, 2022
JEC World 2022
Join L&L Products at JEC World in Paris; the only trade show that unites the global composite industry: an indication of the industry’s commitment to an international platform where users can find a full spectrum of processes, new materials, and composite solutions.
The event will take place on March 8-10, 2022 in Paris Nord Villepinte, France. You can find L&L Products at booth R27, hall 6.
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