Sectors That Regularly Use Composite Fasteners

1. Automotive
Cars – bumper/headlight/wing mirror mounts, assembly of body components (eg. wings, bonnet, boot), fixing of internal panelling (eg. trim, insulation, boot panelling), instrument mounts.

Coaches – removable body panels, bumpers, light mountings, heating or air con ducting, luggage rack mounts.

Trucks – similar to car, but also including cabin assembly, instrument mounts, arc panels and spoiler mounts.

Motorcycles – mounting of fairings, tanks and mudguards.

Tractors & diggers – as trucks, with additional fairings, bonnet.

2. Marine
Yachts – mounts for internal & external equipment, assembly of internal trim, insulation and fixtures, including instrument and furniture mounts.

Ships – similar to yachts, plus mounting of radomes, masts, insulation, selected lightweight structures & instrument mounts.