An Assembly Process Transformation

1. Appliance Industry Case Study To Seal, Bond and Protect…When Performance Counts! An Assembly Process Transformation Appliances and appliance manufacturers must count on dependable performance of sealants, adhesives and protectants not only during assembly but well into the life of the appliance. When you consider the extreme temperatures, vibration during operation and consumer use appliances go through, plus the complex assembly of multiple metals, glass and plastics used in manufacture, you need products that not only speed your assembly process but will last as long as the appliance warranty does. Seal Bond adhesives, sealants and protectants are the clear choice in all of these areas. The Scenario: An appliance assembly plant was dealing with upgrades to several appliance models. Those appliances which had previously enjoyed sales popularity as painted models were slated to be upgraded for a higher end market. The upgrades called for the same models to be offered with a stainless steel cladding and a few embellished trim pieces . To accomplish this the current assembly called for a stamped stainless steel cladding to be bonded to painted surfaces using double stick tape, small spacers and silicone. The entire process added a lot of steps just to have the stainless steel affixed to the painted surface, and still there were warranty issues as the stainless steel had a tendency to become loose over time. While adding these upgrades the manufacturer also wanted to have these higher end models exude the “sound and feel of quality” in the consumer’s home. This called for sound deadening and the prevention of “oil canning”. The Challenge: To cut out unnecessary steps during assembly and save costs, enhance the quality feel and sound of the upgraded appliances and improve the long term warranty concerns of loose cladding. • Seal Bond Products Play a Major Role in Cutting Costs, Saving Time and Improving the Short and Long Term Value of High End Appliances • Seal Bond 180 was sprayed on the interior sides of skins to act as a sound deadener and to prevent oil canning in many appliances. In some applications where fiberglass bats were needed to cut excess motor noise, such as in dishwashers, the fiberglass was placed directly over the SB 180 while still wet, speeding assembly. In this situation, the SB 180 was used as an adhesive. • Seal Bond 105 replaced the old practices of using double stick tape and silicone, which was prone to failure, when adhering stainless steel cladding to painted steel. The strength of SB 105 gave predictable performance over the life of the appliance warranty. • Seal Bond’s AM 48 was the perfect solution for adding decorative trim pieces without the need for mechanical fasteners and pre-drilled holes. Are You Ready for Your Seal Bond Success Story? Problems Solved, Costs and Assembly Steps Saved, and Warranty Concerns Averted: All of the manufacturer’s concerns were met using just a few of Seal Bond’s proven products for the appliance industry. Ask us about bonding glass doors to steel or plastic frames as well! In USA: 616-850-0507 In CHINA: +86 15819309204 Seal-Bond.com