Converter's Corner

Solve Vehicle Hot Spots with Lightweight Composite Heat Shielding Solutions

When an automotive manufacturer tests for vehicle hot spots during production, the race is on. OEMs need an effective solution that won’t waste time or money—and they need it fast. This white paper from JBC Technologies delves into the problem of hot spots and how to solve them.

Benefits of Embossing in Heat Shielding Applications

Design engineers today are looking to achieve optimal thermal suppression in a variety of applications without the use of traditional metal heat shields. Custom-designed solutions made of alternative materials such as lightweight aluminum or foil-faced insulation are increasingly popular.  Used in conjunction with these alternative materials, features such as calotte embossing are helping manufacturers achieve optimal performance, lightweighting, and thermal management.  This post highlights some of the reasons that calotte embossing is an important step to include in the design and construction of a lightweight heat shield.

Aluminum Foil Heat Shielding for Automotive Applications

Engineers have many options, so it’s important to understand the ways material conversion and automotive die cutting support heat shielding designs.

Laminating Metal Foils to High-Temperature Insulation

Metal foils that are laminated to high-temperature insulation can increase the effectiveness of die cut heat shielding. Aluminum foils reflect radiant energy and reduce the amount of heat that high-temperature insulation must absorb. Metal foils also support micro-perforating and embossing (kalotte)

Micro-Perforating for Sound Absorption in Automotive Heat Shielding

Micro-perforating for sound absorption in automotive heat shielding provides a complete heat management and NVH solution. JBC offers a portfolio of aluminum foil products with or without heat-activated adhesive systems. We also laminate aluminum foil into multi-layer, sandwich-style constructions.

Embossing (Kalotte) for Automotive Heat Shields: Value-Added Die Cutting

Find out why automotive heat shield designers choose embossed, die cut aluminum over other alternatives and how JBC Technologies can help.