Appliances
Specialty Materials and Adhesives for Large and Small Appliance Assembly
Appliance manufacturers trust Engineered Materials to improve the aesthetics, performance, and reliability of their products. We design and fabricate a full line of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, gasketing materials, insulations, and many other flexible appliance components, everything a manufacturer needs for large or small appliances.
Our engineers understand the manufacturing process and operating environments of any appliance, commercial or residential. We know how operating temperatures, humidity, vibrations, and chemical exposure can limit the effectiveness of industrial tape and other foam and rubber appliance parts, and we take these environmental factors into account with the products we supply.
We help you select materials (foam, rubber, silicone, films, etc.) that operate effectively and increase the durability of your products. Combine that with our custom fabrication process, which ensures those parts are the perfect fit for any appliance you manufacture, and you’ll get the most effective part every time.
Whether you’re looking to bond two irregular surfaces together, seal air and moisture, gap fill, insulate or shield heat or cold, or distribute and limit stress on your appliance, we can help you create a custom piece that gets the job done.
Custom PSA Tape, Gaskets, Seals, and Insulation for Any Appliance
Stoves
Refrigerators and freezers
Washing machines
Dryers
Microwaves
Smaller countertop appliances
Air conditioners
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
Water heaters and water purifiers
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape
Improve the Performance, Durability, and Aesthetics of Your Appliances
Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes provide a smooth and sleek finish to any appliance. When used in place of nuts, bolts, screws, and other traditional fasteners, they provide wide-ranging benefits that increase the performance and longevity of modern appliances.
Noise reduction
Vibration dampening and resistance
Heat shielding and heat flow control
More precise and repeatable manufacturing
Elimination of drill holes
Greater impact and shock resistance
Increase in appliance durability and longevity
Weight reduction: reduce appliance weight and shipping costs
Better for sealing and gasketing applications
Stronger bond of dissimilar materials, and rigid substrates
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape for Appliance Manufacturing
Replace Up to 60 Screws, Washers, and Nuts on Your Appliances!
Attach brand badges
Bond decorative and protective bumper trim to appliances
Rigidizing components and brackets
Gaskets and seals
Control panels, displays, buttons, etc.
Coils
Evaporators
Glass doors and cooktops
Reinforcement bars
Button assembly
Light pipes
Our Process
Material Selection. Custom Fabrication. On-Time Delivery.
Discovery
We take the time to get to understand the appliances you manufacture and the conditions in which they operate. What are you trying to accomplish? What are the materials used in your appliance? What are the operating conditions of the appliance? What works for an oven may not be effective for a refrigerator or freezer. There are also certain environmental conditions to take into consideration, including temperature and humidity, inside vs. outside use, potential contact with solvents, chemicals, or fuels, direct or indirect exposure to ultraviolet radiation, expected stress, impacts, and vibrations, and so much more.
Material Selection
Choosing the right materials depends on the surfaces being bonded, their texture, and the environment in which the appliance will be used. High surface energy (HSE) materials like metal and certain plastics (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, etc., may use firmer, stronger acrylic tapes, while low surface energy (LSE) materials like powder-coated or painted metals and polyethylene may require highly tackified acrylic or rubber tapes. Using the wrong PSA tape on a surface will cause the adhesive to be ineffective and the part to detach. We help you select the right material and adhesive coat weight based on the appliance you are manufacturing and its operating conditions.
Custom Fabrication
We custom fabricate all our materials to create the perfect fitting part for your appliance, every time. From laminating to slitting, die cutting, kiss cuts, laser and waterjet cutting, and so much more, we have the capabilities and experience to create any custom shape that fits your adhesive, gasketing, sealing, or insulation needs. Not sure exactly what you need? No worries! Our parts design specialists can help you with product design, prototyping, testing, and implementation of brand-new parts for your appliances!