{"id":11346,"date":"2023-07-13T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/?p=11346"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:19:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T16:19:51","slug":"standard-specialised-bespoke-fasteners-and-components-for-automotive-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/standard-specialised-bespoke-fasteners-and-components-for-automotive-interiors\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard, Specialised, Bespoke: Fasteners and Components for Automotive Interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From navigation systems to body panels, each aspect of an automotive interior requires durable, high-quality fasteners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making up around 50% of a vehicle\u2019s Bill of Materials, fasteners and components for automotive interiors have a number of key conditions to satisfy, from passenger safety and comfort to technology user experience and vehicle performance. Plus, owing to the rising popularity of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/automotive-interior-market\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">advanced infotainment systems<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, luxury vehicles, EVs, hybrids and in some cases, autonomous cars, manufacturers are turning to increasingly advanced fastening solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although standard fasteners still have their part to play in automotive interior builds, these parts need to be optimised for use. Depending on their application, fasteners and components for automotive interiors need to prioritise:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightweighting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightweighting is important in any automotive build, but especially for vehicles powered by alternative fuels. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can result in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/vehicles\/lightweight-materials-cars-and-trucks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">6-8% improvement in fuel economy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, therefore <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">optimising vehicle performance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The weight of fasteners used can also impact safety, as a heavier car will do much more damage in a collision.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Durability and Vibration Resistance <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Required to meet high tolerance demands, fasteners have to be able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melfast.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/an-overview-of-the-fasteners-used-in-the-automotive-industry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bear loads between 65-90% of their yield strength<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so they don\u2019t loosen in their application, or worse, break. Fasteners for automotive interiors also need to be able to withstand significant vibration to effectively hold the car together.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thermal Conductivity and Insulation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prioritising thermal conductivity and insulation is key in manufacturing car batteries, particularly in the case of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">EVs and hybrids<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to avoid depleting battery performance, over-heating and damage done by external conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electrical Connectivity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To guarantee high performance in driver assistance, user experience, navigation and infotainment, automotive electrical systems require advanced fastening solutions that prioritise electrical connectivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Optimas, alongside manufacturing and distributing a range of standard and specialised <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fasteners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/optimas-components-catalogue-v2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">components<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s our <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">engineering capabilities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that set us apart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With decades of experience working with automotive OEMs, Optimas\u2019 engineers specialise in providing expert technical support to our customers, focusing on product development, analysis and testing to lower cost and assembly time, increase manufacturers\u2019 speed to market and improve product performance. As a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Global PPAP Centre of Excellence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we also specialise in rapid PPAP approvals, ensuring our parts meet the most rigorous of quality standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get in touch with us today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to maximise your product quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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