Double-Sided Tape
PET, non-woven, transfer and tissue tapes for electronics, automotive and appliance assembly.
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Panel and nameplate bonding, oven and HVAC sealing, wire routing and noise damping for refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, dishwashers and office equipment — supplied as rolls or die-cut parts for the assembly line.
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What we solve
Heat and humidity
Ovens, dishwashers and laundry machines cycle hot and wet for the whole service life of the product.
Noise and vibration
Panels, foams and wire looms must stay quiet through the spin cycle and the drying cycle.
Substrate variety
Painted steel, stainless, glass, ABS and PP appear in one cabinet, each needing a different surface treatment.
Service removal
A field technician has to open the assembly again without cracking the panel or leaving residue.
Line pace
Fixing and labelling has to fit the takt time without an extra cure or press station.
Recommended tape solutions
| Application | Typical construction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Control panels and nameplates | PET double-sided tape / transfer tape | Thin, even bond line on painted steel and plastic |
| Door, side and decorative trim | Acrylic foam tape / VHB-style tape | High initial tack so clips and screws can be dropped |
| Ovens, hobs and dishwashers | High-temperature silicone or acrylic grade | Holds through the bake and steam cycle; grade set per enquiry |
| Refrigerator and freezer cabinets | Aluminum foil tape / PE foam tape | Vapour closure, thermal bridging and insulation |
| Compressor, drip and panel noise | PE foam tape / cloth tape | Damping and rattle reduction on moving parts |
| Wiring, sensors and earth points | Copper foil / conductive tape | Grounding and shielding inside the control bay |
| Traceability and rating labels | Polyester and MOPP label stock | Survives humidity, cleaning agents and the service life |
Starting points only. Confirm the final grade against your substrate, load and validation plan.
Typical applications
Refrigerators and freezersWashing machines and tumble dryersOvens, hobs, range hoods and microwavesDishwashers and water heatersAir conditioners and heat pumpsCopiers, printers and office equipmentCommercial and catering equipmentSmall domestic appliances
How a typical project runs
Nameplate and bezel bonding on a laundry line
01
Challenge
An appliance OEM was riveting a control bezel and a metal rating plate and wanted the fasteners gone without rattles appearing after humidity cycling.
02
Approach
We compared an acrylic foam tape and a PET double-sided tape on the actual painted and moulded panels, supplied die-cut samples with the aperture and screw-hole layout, and agreed the application procedure with the line.
03
Outcome
The bezel and plate were qualified on tape, the manual handling at that station went away, and the parts arrived die-cut on a liner ready to place.
FAQ
Which tape withstands the heat inside an oven or dishwasher?
Heat-resistant grades exist for each temperature band, but peak temperature, dwell time and substrate decide the grade. Send the operating profile and we shortlist materials and samples for your test.
Can tape replace screws and clips on appliance panels?
Often, when the joint is designed for it. We review panel size, substrate, load, gap and whether the panel has to come off in service before recommending a construction.
Do you supply die-cut appliance parts?
Yes. Nameplates, seals, gaskets and damping pads are cut to your drawing, with first-article inspection and the liner format your assembly needs.
Can you hold a removable bond?
Yes. Easy-release and removable constructions are used where a technician has to open the assembly later; the release force is agreed per enquiry rather than quoted from a sheet.
Related products
Foam Tape
Acrylic foam, PE foam and VHB-style tapes for exterior trim, panels, glazing and appliance bonding.
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Functional Tape
Conductive, polyimide, aluminum foil and thermal tapes for grounding, shielding, insulation and high-temperature protection.
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What decides the tape inside an appliance
An appliance cabinet is a small building: hot zones, wet zones, moving parts and a technician who has to open it again years later. These are the items that move the recommendation.
| Decision | What it changes | What to state with the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Peak surface temperature | Whether the adhesive softens, creeps or cures harder over the service life | The hottest point the tape touches and how long it sits there |
| Substrate and coating | Powder coat, primer, stainless and moulded plastic behave differently from the same datasheet | The actual panel and its coating, not the material family |
| Removal in service | A bond that must last ten years and still open at a workshop is a different construction | Whether a field technician has to take the part off |
| Noise and rattle | Foam thickness and compression decide whether a panel sings on the spin cycle | The cycle the product runs and the mass it carries |
| Gap and flatness | Tape needs contact; a warped or ribbed panel needs a softer, thicker construction | Measured gap and the tolerance around it |
| Handling at the station | Liner format, release force and part orientation decide whether it is placed in one move | Manual placement or a robot, and the pick-up method |
Two failures that get described as one problem
Almost every appliance complaint arrives as "the tape came off". In practice there are two different failures behind that sentence, and they have different fixes. Separating them before we sample usually saves a full qualification round.
- Initial grab versus aged hold: a panel that sticks on the bench and releases after humidity cycling is an adhesive-selection problem, not a pressing problem
- Cohesive split versus adhesive residue: if the tape tears internally the construction is under-specified; if it leaves a film on the panel the removal window was exceeded
- Bond failure versus joint design: a panel that springs back has nothing to do with the adhesive once the gap and the radius are measured
- Rattle versus release: a damping problem is solved with foam thickness and compression, not with a stronger adhesive
- Line defect versus material defect: an occasional lifted corner after an automated station is usually a liner or pick-up issue, so we ask for the station layout
- Write the agreed construction, the surfaces it was proven on and the substitution route into the part record so the next order is not re-argued
FAQ
Appliance assembly questions
Can one tape serve a hot zone and a cold zone in the same product?
Rarely, and it is worth saying early. An oven surround and a refrigerator door liner sit at opposite ends of the temperature range, so the honest answer is usually two constructions on one order rather than one compromise grade.
Do you claim food-contact or safety approval for appliance tapes?
No approval is claimed that the grade does not carry. Where the material producer publishes a statement for the specific construction, we pass it on with the lot reference; where it does not, we say so at enquiry rather than implying cover.
Can tape replace a clip, a rivet or a screw on a door panel?
Often, when the joint is designed for it. We review panel size, substrate, load, gap and the service-removal requirement, then propose a construction and a test plan rather than a like-for-like swap.
Can you supply the parts pre-cut for the assembly line?
Yes. Nameplates, seals, damping pads and trim pieces are die-cut to your drawing, on a liner and in a pack format that suits the station, with first-article inspection on the converted part.
How do you handle a design change mid-programme?
The approved construction is recorded against the order, so a change in adhesive lot, backing, liner or cut route is treated as an approval event and discussed before affected parts ship.
Need a material that survives the climate?
Send your application and target market. We will shortlist grades for heat, humidity and UV before you commit to tooling.