Scelzi Reduces Labor and Materials Cost with LORD Adhesives

Customer
Scelzi Enterprises, a large manufacturer and supplier of truck bodies and parts for a wide range of customers.

Challenge
LORD was tasked with helping Scelzi achieve a better means of attaching aluminum diamond plate lifts to the tops of the service bodies and replace the traditional means of using more than 100 rivets. Although galvanized metal won’t rust, drilling a hole into the metal invites potential corrosion.

Solution
LORD recommended the use of their engineered adhesives. As compared to mechanical fasteners and welding, structural adhesives evenly distribute stresses, act as a sealant, reduce noise and vibration, offer excellent durability, and help prevent corrosion, yet have no effect on the visible surface.

Results
Scelzi’s team quickly recognized the benefit of LORD Engineered Adhesives in terms of preventing liquid or water from entering the compartment. The Engineered Adhesives also proved to be a time saver, decreasing about three hours from the typical prep and painting process. In addition to savings in labor, materials and cost, as well as improved appearance, the integration of adhesives into Scelzi’s business has eliminated the visual weld marks that occur on outside panels.