PRODUCTION DISPENSING FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
GP Reeves is a leading expert in dispensing equipment for the automotive industry. We have developed custom solutions for a wide range of businesses within the sector, including OEMs, and consistently adapt to the evolving innovations and demands of the industry. Our team has had the privilege of working with renowned names such as Ford, GM, Jeep and more.
How We’ve Advanced the Automotive Industry
GP Reeves has developed extensive expertise in blending modern engineering with custom design. We have delivered countless solutions to address some of the automotive industry’s most complex challenges, providing our customers with significant advantages through our partnerships.
GP Reeves automotive dispensing machinery enables you to:
Decreased Downtime
- Precision dispensing eliminates errors and unplanned stoppages
- Programming allows for faster changeovers and less downtime
Expanded Capacity
- Automated systems are scalable allowing you to easily expand
- Automation offers reliable, 24/7 production
Enhanced Product Quality
- Positive displacement ensures consistent application
- Real time monitoring prevents errors and ensures quality
Increased Safety
- Less human intervention means fewer workplace accidents
- Guards and covers provide added protection
Proof of the Precision
We have partnered with a wide range of automakers to develop tailored solutions for the industry’s production lines. Here are just a few of the customers we’ve had the privilege of serving with our advanced machinery:
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Our Process for Automotive Solutions:
The team at GP Reeves has collected decades of experience solving some of the automotive industry’s biggest challenges. We’ve partnered with a plethora of OEMs, integrators, distributors, and end users to create custom solutions for applications such as robotic seating rail greasing, lubrication of axle components, and adhesion of sensors to components of autonomous vehicles.
Analyze
Our experts carefully analyze the goals of each project. Your dispense system is crafted with its surface, material, environmental conditions, and assembly in mind.
Design & Build
After examining every aspect of the project with a keen attention to detail, our engineers meticulously configure the best parts, programming methods, and processes to provide you with the most optimal dispensing solution possible.
Test
At our cutting-edge lab and testing facility, we prototype and test the machinery to verify feasibility and functionality. Our team replicates your application as closely as possible, including its environment, surfaces, materials, and any other considerations as much as possible.
Support
After we’ve confirmed that the machinery is the best it can be, we provide integration assistance and follow up support to ensure continued application care. With the masterful determination of the team at GP Reeves, you’ll get components ready for take off more efficiently and effectively than ever before.
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Case Study: Automotive Manufacturer Custom Nesting Integration
An automotive manufacturer approached GP Reeves to address inefficiencies in their lubrication process for window actuator components, including material waste, labor time, and mess. They sought a solution to streamline and enhance assembly efficiency. Our engineers developed custom tooling that integrated seamlessly into their automated system, accommodating their unique grease material and precisely monitoring dispense volumes. By leveraging GP Reeves’ advanced dispensing capabilities, the manufacturer significantly improved the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of their assembly process. Our technologies have since been implemented across multiple projects, driving continued progress in the automotive industry.
Which Area Would You Like to Elevate?
Our team has extensive experience supporting a wide range of automotive components with advanced dispensing technology. From applying precise micro-dots of material to HVAC parts, to spraying the inner diameter of a driveshaft with our G-Force system, and dispensing 2K adhesive onto windshields for self-driving vehicles, we offer both standard and custom solutions to meet the diverse needs of the automotive industry.
Below are some of our standout applications. If your specific need isn’t listed, rest assured—we thrive on tackling new challenges.
Body & Exterior Assembly
Manufacturers have achieved enhanced quality, productivity, and profitability through the integration of GP Reeves dispensing systems. We deliver precise volumes, pressures, and positions for a wide range of materials, supporting the development of automotive bodies and exterior components. Our solutions have been instrumental in underbody construction, framing, roofing, and closure development. Notable applications include:
- Windshield wipers
- Windows and automotive glass
- Sunroof/moonroof components
- Brake lights
- Car mirrors
- Door structures
- Handles
- Security mechanisms, and more
With decades of experience, GP Reeves is eager to continue driving innovation in automotive body and exterior projects.
Powertrain Development
Automotive developers have enhanced production capacity, cost-efficiency, and product longevity through GP Reeves’ dispensing systems. With expertise across various materials and environmental conditions, we deliver precise applications for components such as:
- Gearboxes
- Transfer cases
- Differentials
- Cardan shafts
- Generators
- Combustion engines
- Turbochargers
- Electric motors
- Plug connections
- Drive shafts
- Charging systems
- Gearbox housings
- Crankshafts, and more
Our systems improve operational ease and efficiency, further accelerating the assembly process.
Interior Design
When developing interior vehicle components, durability, quality, and reliability are key. GP Reeves’ cutting-edge dispensing technologies have provided automakers with a competitive advantage by delivering materials with extreme precision. Our equipment has been used in applications such as:
- Interior lighting
- Seat components
- Display panels
- Dashboard parts
- Ventilation systems
- Internal mirrors
- Interior door panels
- Steering components
- Automotive electronics, and more
For decades, our precision technology has advanced interior components, and our team is ready to take on new interior projects.
Chassis Procedures
Increasing chassis reliability and longevity through advanced dispensing equipment, GP Reeves has developed solutions for critical components such as:
- Brakes
- Steering components
- Bearings
- Shock absorbers, and more
With extensive experience in applying a wide range of materials to various surfaces, GP Reeves is a proven leader in driving progress within the automotive chassis sector. As this field continues to evolve, we remain committed to supporting these advancements with our cutting-edge dispensing technology.
Electric-Vehicle (EV) Development
As the automotive industry shifts toward new methods of component construction, GP Reeves remains at the forefront, delivering highly precise material distribution for:
- Batteries
- Charging systems
- Connectors
- Module assembly
- Cover-to-tray assembly, and more
For detailed insights into specific EV battery applications, visit our dedicated battery development page. You can also explore our electric vehicle dispensing solutions to learn more about our success in the EV sector. We’re excited to collaborate on the most unique components of your electric vehicle modules as this industry continues to evolve.
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