Aplix Brochure - Seat Assembly Fastening Systems

1. Moving forward with APLIX
AUTOMOTIVE Hook & Loop for Seat Assembly APLIX

2. HOOK & LOOP for seat Assembly
To meet the performance requirements of Automotive Seating in terms of design,
comfort and economics, APLIX has developed a complete range of hook fasteners
that can be molded into urethane foam pads in order to engage into
the loop sewn onto the back of the trim cover, thereby
providing a seat tie-down with sharp definition.
Loop for
Sewing process
High Pile Loop Product
folded and sewn at the
join seam area.
Mold-in products for
Foaming process
Gripping element
molded in the foam
pad at precise tie
down locations.
aplix® 985 Shieldless
Mold-in Fastener
• Plastic fastener for
straight parts.
• Metal resin for quick
alignment in mold.
aplix® 255 Shieldless
Mold-in Fastener
• Textile fastener with foam
backing Straight & Curves.
• Metal resin for quick
alignment in mold.
Our product range offers shielded or shieldless products according to application requirements.

3. Seat Assembly
with Hook & Loop
Hook & Loop
engagement for sharp
tie down definition.
aplix® 985 aplix® 255
aplix® 624 Knit Loop
• 100% Polyester.
• High Flexibility adapted to steep curves
at the join seam area.
• Center pile and full pile versions depending
on trench design and location.

4. “Today, an
increasing number
of automotive seat
producers rely on
APLIX innovative
hook & loop APLIX
systems”. www.aplix.com

5. Advantages
Productivity gains
Immediate and High initial engagement is The key success factor for productivity
gains. When compared to Hog Ring Systems, Hook & Loop system reduces the
seat assembly process cycle time by 20% to 40% depending on the seat design.
Automation is possible, especially with envelop type covers.
Recycling made Easy
Hook & Loop Systems are free of solid metal – therefore no special care is needed
for recycling either cover or urethane foam pad as opposed to Hog Ring Systems.
AdvAntAges
Improved ergonomics
In assembly plants using clips or hog ring systems, Carpal tunnel injuries and tendinitis
are known to be the major factors for employee absenteism. Hook & Loop system
greatly reduces the associated costs of absenteism and workman’s compensation,
as a result of minimal pressure needed along the tie down area to ensure a secure
engagement between the hook and loop.
Improved Seat Comfort
Some glue down and “Pour in Place” technologies lack hygrothermality (seat cover
does not let air go through). Hog Ring and clip Systems may present hard points
over the life of the vehicule. Hook and loop system does not present such drawbacks.
Improved Aesthetics Perceived Quality
Hook & Loop Systems provide a continuous engagement between the gripping element
and the loop sewn on the cover. This prevents the bridging/tenting effect of the cover
that may occur between two hog ring locations thereby improving Seat aesthetics.
Thin Closure System
Hook & Loop Systems require a thin closure (3-5mm) as opposed to clips and hog
rings. Seat designers will be able to reduce the thickness of the foam pad and seat
cover. Thereby, creating additional raw material cost savings to the seat maker.
Design Flexibility
Designers may freely use curves in seat designs with hook and loop. Since Hog ring
system may require multiple anchor points to sustain a high curve definition without
bridging effect, the use of curve is often dismissed with Hog Ring and Clips since it
may be considered as too labor intensive.

6. APLIX is the hook and loop fastening system specialist
committed to providing innovative products that meet
customer needs in the hygiene, automotive, aircraft,
packaging and other selected industries.
Your contact for automotive fastening products
For North and South America :
APLIX INC. Detroit Office
30233 southfield Road, suite 116
sOUtHFIeLd, MI 48076
tel : (248) 647 6300 – Fax : (248) 647 6368
automotivegroup@aplixinc.com
For Europe, Middle East, Africa :
APLIX S.A.
Z.A. Les Relandières - Rd 723
44850 - Le CeLLIeR - FRAnCe
tel : +33 (0)2 28 22 00 00 - Fax : +33 (0)2 28 22 01 09
auto@aplix.fr
For Asia :
APLIX (HONG KONG) LTD.
Amiata Industrial Building – 32/F Flat B
Aplix® S.A. au capital de 2 162 688 € – RCS Paris B 582 145 470 – LM Y&R 2009 – Photos Studio Garnier – Impression Goubault (44) – 12/2009.
58-64 Lei Muk Road
new territories – HOng KOng
tel : (852) 2423 1151 – Fax : (852) 2489 2218
marketing@aplix-hk.com
APLIX
www.aplix.com