Anti-creaking profile

What is an anti-creaking profile?

The anti-creak profile does exactly what the name suggests: it reduces or prevents unwanted noises - creaking, squeaking, or rubbing. Such noises often occur where different plastic components are connected to one another. This is why anti-creak profiles are particularly important in the automotive industry. They compensate for gaps and tolerances in the area of the inserts in the dashboard or centre console and thus decouple the components that could otherwise cause creaking.

How are anti-creaking profiles manufactured?

Anti-creak profiles can be made from various materials, including abrasion-resistant plastics or elastomer materials, for example EPDM according to VW 2.8.1 or DBL 5571. The profiles, which are manufactured in continuous lengths, are cut to the exact length and installed as profile sections in highly complex assemblies. To reduce sliding friction resistance, the extruded profile can also be equipped with flock or coated with anti-friction varnish. In order to meet the requirements of the automotive industry, anti-creak profiles are manufactured under strict quality and process controls.

Why are anti-creaking profiles so important?

People react differently to disturbing noises while driving - and this has consequences. A creaking noise can significantly affect both driving comfort and the general perception of product quality. Companies in the automotive industry in particular , with their strict quality requirements, want to prevent this at all costs and therefore resort to anti-creaking profiles as an effective solution to a well-known problem - also to contribute to the longevity and reliability of their vehicles.