Adhesive, Sealants and Acoustic Parts for Home Appliances
Sika is leading partner of the Home Appliances producers for sealing, bonding and acoustic solutions. Sika’s global network of experts support you in the evaluation, testing and integration of solutions for washing, drying, cooling and cooking appliances.
May it be for new platforms or running production improvements. Our aim is to support you with reliable products and supply chain for process and cost optimization, increase of comfort or facilitate new design options.
Home Appliances Applications
COOKTOP BONDING AND SEALING
Bonding of mounting systems and joint sealing on cooktops and ceramic hobs.
System Benefits
- Eliminates mechanical fixing of cover glass
- Broad service temperature
- Increases the production output
- Wide adhesion range with minimal surface preparation
- Secures durability and tightness
- Simplifies automation of production
CONTROL PANEL BONDING
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame.
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- Possible for repositioning right after assembly
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
OVEN GLASS BONDING
Bonding of mounting systems and assembly elements to the oven glass door.
System Benefits
- Eliminates mechanical fixing
- Enhanced freedom for appealing designs
- Secures durability thanks to structural adhesive
- Increases the production output
- Simplifies automation of production
- Products with multiple curing speeds available
DRAWER ASSEMBLY
Corner bracket bonding and drawer assembly.
System Benefits
- Fast assembly possible with elimination of mechanical fastening
- Fewer process steps and small parts handling
- Durable connection system
HANDLE REINFORCEMENT AND GENERAL SEALING
Fixation and reinforcement of handles as well as for general sealing applications like pipe-penetration sealing.
System Benefits
- Simple application
- Broad adhesion spectrum
- High durability
Best recommended products
Sikaflex®-551
Highly durable, mold resistant and incidental food contact approved STP adhesive
HOUSING BONDING AND STIFFENING
Bonding of fridge housing or stiffener bars to reduce welding efforts and housing stability.
System Benefits
- Minimization of welding points
- Structural bonding and sealing in one-shot
- Increased body stiffness and corrosion reduction
Best recommended products
SikaPower®-415 P1
Flexible, one-component, thixotropic, cold-applied, heatcuring sealant based on epoxy hybrid technology
CONTROL PANEL BONDINGHOUSING BONDING AND STIFFENING
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame.
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- In-process application
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
NOISE DAMPING
Dampening of the material born noise of copper pipes and cooling pods.
System Benefits
- Provides good gap filling properties
- Easy fixation of pads and customized shape
- Good adhesion on all metals without primer
- No smell, no corrosion or pollution in contact with copper pipes and paintwork
- Excellent noise reduction at thin layer
Best recommended products
SikaDamp® VTS-15
Heat-resistant preformed butyl pads (with aluminum sheet
DECOR PANEL BONDING
Bonding of décor glass or fronts covers to plastic or metal door frames
System Benefits
- Adhesion to glass and plastic frames with high initial strength and fast cure
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes plus design freedom
- Suitable for fully automated processes
SEAM SEALING
Seam sealing prior insulation foam injection.
System Benefits
- Cost-effective vs. tapes, can be foamed up to 60 % to further reduce unit cost
- Manual or fully automated application, applicable in any shape and geometry for design freedom
- High bonding strength even in warm settings, withstands high pressure and temperature during injection
INSULATED GLASS DOORS
Sealing and bonding of insulted glasses for commercial fridges with primary and secondary sealing.
System Benefits
- Good adhesion to glass and plastic frames
- High durability and UV resistance
- Suitable for automated application
- Proven IG technology
TOP PANEL BONDING
Bonding of the top panel into the plastic frame for fast production processes.
System Benefits
- Cost-effective vs. tapes and two-component liquid PU with less adhesive consumption
- Fully automated application possible
- High final strength and flexibility, handling within seconds
TOP PANEL BONDING
Bonding of the top panel into the plastic frame for fast production processes.
System Benefits
- Cost-effective vs. tapes and two-component liquid PU with less adhesive consumption
- Fully automated application possible
- High final strength and flexibility, handling within seconds
CONTROL PANEL BONDING DRYER
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame or door
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- In-process application
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
CONTROL PANEL BONDING WASHER
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame or door
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- In-process application
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
CONTROL PANEL BONDING DRYER
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame or door
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- In-process application
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
COUNTER WEIGHT BONDING
Bonding of the concrete counter weight to replace mechanical fixing.
System Benefits
- Fewer stress peaks and better load distribution
- Enhanced damping from vibration and noise
- Substantial cost savings: allows for fully automated high speed production
Best recommended products
Sikaflex®-254
One-component PU, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®
Sikaflex®-554
One-component STP, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®
WINDOW TO DOOR SEALING
Sealing and bonding of insulted glasses for commercial fridges with primary and secondary sealing.
System Benefits
- Easy to apply, cures without heat
- Wide adhesion spectrum and good aging resistance
- Plastic product with good non-sagging performance
Best recommended products
SikaLastomer® -710
Non-sagging butyl paste
WINDOW TO DOOR SEALING
Sealing and bonding of insulted glasses for commercial fridges with primary and secondary sealing.
System Benefits
- Easy to apply, cures without heat
- Wide adhesion spectrum and good aging resistance
- Plastic product with good non-sagging performance
Best recommended products
SikaLastomer® -710
Non-sagging butyl paste
VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION
Reduced noise emissions by vibration and noise absorbing acoustic pads.
System Benefits
- Customized shape
- Full automation possible
- Specialized for steel and plastic substrate
Best recommended products
SikaDamp® -108 and SikaDamp® -115
Meltsheets and self-adhesive sheets for vibration and noise damping
VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION
Reduced noise emissions by vibration and noise absorbing acoustic pads.
System Benefits
- Customized shape
- Full automation possible
- Specialized for steel and plastic substrate
Best recommended products
SikaDamp® -108 and SikaDamp® -115
Meltsheets and self-adhesive sheets for vibration and noise damping
HEAT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Bonding and casting of the heat condenser unit.
System Benefits
- Good gap filling properties and adhesion to a wide range of substrates
- Good aging and chemical resistance
- Room temperature curing with solvent free technology
Best recommended products
SikaForce®-1710/1600
Low viscosity two-component structural polyurethane
SikaMelt®-9185 IA
Low density reactive polyolefin hot melt
TOP PANEL BONDING
Bonding of the top panel into the plastic frame for fast production processes.
System Benefits
- Cost-effective vs. tapes and two-component liquid PU with less adhesive consumption
- Fully automated application possible
- High final strength and flexibility, handling within seconds
HOUSING SEALING
Rear wall or bottom bonding and sealing.
System Benefits
- High process efficiency
- Fewer stress peaks and better load distribution
- Noise and vibration damping
CONTROL PANEL BONDING
Bonding of control panel to assembly frame or door
System Benefits
- Fully automatization possible
- Secured durability
- In-process application
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes
DECOR PANEL BONDING
Bonding of décor glass or fronts covers to plastic or metal door frames
System Benefits
- Adhesion to glass and plastic frames with high initial strength and fast cure
- Cost-effective solution vs. tapes plus design freedom
- Suitable for fully automated processes
STIFFENER AND CASE BONDING
Bonding of stiffeners and the metal case.
System Benefits
- Elastic bonding can damp from vibration and noise while reinforcing and stabilizing housing
- Minimum stress peaks into the metal frame, preventing tearing and warping
- Material and labour savings
Best recommended products
Sikaflex®-254
One-component PU, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®
SOUND DAMPING
Noice reduction for increased comfort with meltsheets.
System Benefits
- Cost-effective solution
- Easy application with automatized pick-and-place technology possible
- Customized shape
Best recommended products
SikaDamp®-110 and SikaDamp®-120
Cost-effective acoustic noise reduction meltsheets in various surface weight / thicknesses available
CORNER BRACKET BONDING
Bonding of corner brackets of front sheets.
System Benefits
- Fast assembly possible with elimination of mechanical fastening
- Fewer process steps and small parts handling
- Durable connection system