User manual 3M APPLIANCE DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS

[. . . ] Appliance Design and Assembly Solutions Finding a way to make you more competitive, productive, efficient, and profitable 1-800-362-3550, Ext. 1305 Finding a way. . . 2 when appliance design or production problems have you cornered Page 4 1 3MTM VHBTM Tapes High strength invisible fastening to replace rivets, screws, and spot welds. 3M Appliance Design and Assembly Solutions combine technology and service to help companies worldwide: · Improve product appearance and performance · Increase productivity You can rely on 3M as a single resource for a versatile and comprehensive line of such industrial products as adhesives, abrasives, bonding tapes, protective products, and more. Solutions through service · 3M representatives are located throughout the United States, Canada, and 50 other countries for convenient sales assistance. · Highly trained technical service team is ready to help you evaluate products for specific applications. [. . . ] Removes cleanly. 26 3M Protective Tape applied to the metal control panel of a stove protects the paint against abrasion, scratches, and dirt during subsequent assembly steps, warehousing, and shipping. TM 27 3MTM Bumpon Protective Products with a high coefficient friction resist skidding on countertops. Resilient polyurethane will not mar or discolor laminate, wood, or other surfaces. 25 28 Select from a wide variety of standard shapes and sizes. Custom possibilities are virtually unlimited. Peel and stick with the pressure of a finger, and save the time and cost of attaching with rivets and screws. 18005671639, Ext . 1305 7 3MTM Coated Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products Weld removal, grinding, blending and more 29 3M TM Radial Bristle Brush · Deburr and finish hard-to-reach areas quickly and smoothly · Better cut rate than nylon or wire brushes with no flying wires Dimension and finish with just the right touch. 3M belts, discs, brushes, wheels, and pads are available in a wide variety of grades for cut and speed. Applications range from weld removal and grinding to blending, light deburring and cleaning. Shown here are only a few examples. 31 Scotch-BriteTM Surface Conditioning Belts · · Three-dimensional non-woven construction resists loading and runs cool Reliable and consistent decorative finishing, cleaning, and light deburring 30 Scotch-BriteTM RS Surface Conditioning Disc · · Blend, deburr, and finish any metal with a high cut rate to reduce time, effort, and cost per part CubitronTM Abrasive Grain sharpens as it wears for long life performance 3M TM RolocTM Discs · · 32 Easy to change discs with a half twist to lock on and another half twist to remove Fast, efficient deburring, blending, finishing, and removing tool marks on all metals 8 www. 3M. com/appliance 3MTM Membrane Switch Products Top to bottom reliability with adhesives for die-cut laminations, circuit layer assembly, and more With low cost, long life, and eye-catching graphics, membrane switches are found in more and more appliances. And 3M technologies have been proven in membrane switches for over 20 years. Appliance engineers and customers can depend on the following: · High cohesive strength for long-term resistance to the stress of switch activation · Outstanding resistance to hostile environments such as high humidity and extreme temperature ranges · Resistance to chemicals, detergents, and cleaners Key Panel Graphics 3MTM Adhesive Transfer Tape Top Switch Circuit 3MTM Membrane Switch Spacer Bottom Switch Circuit 3MTM Touch Screen Products 3MTM Adhesive Transfer Tape Backer Board 34 33 Smart appliances need an intuitive user interface. MicroTouchTM Touch Screens from 3M matched with a sleek LCD display provide an easy-to-use control solution to replace buttons, toggle switches, and knobs. Reliable performance combines with an easy-to-clean surface for customer appeal. 3M offers a full range of adhesives with application-specific configurations for die-cut laminations, circuit layer assembly, switch spacers, metal dome placement, lead protection, and switch mounting. 35 18005671639, Ext . 1305 9 3MTM Performance Label Materials Technology for identifying, informing, tracking, warning, and securing With 3M permanent and removable adhesives, topcoats, facestocks, and liners you can mix and match for about 150, 000 label combinations. That means technology and solutions for most appliance labeling requirements. Shown here are only two examples. 38 Tracking label bar codes stay readily and accurately readable with 3M TM Thermal Transfer Label Material. 3MTM Sheet Label Materials attach securely on contact and resist scuffing, chemicals, and moisture for long term adherence and legibility. 36 3MTM Adhesives A wide variety of formulations for bonding metal, plastic, insulation, and more For more than 50 years, 3M adhesives have been helping companies worldwide improve product performance and appearance, and increase production efficiency. Today you can rely on 3M for the most versatile and comprehensive line of structural and non-structural strength formulations. The line includes: · Epoxy · Urethane · Acrylic · Cyanoacrylate · Anaerobics · Polyurethane Reactive · Hot melt · And more Shown here are only a few examples. 39 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Epoxy Adhesive bonds and seals refrigerant coils with overlap shear strength of 4500 psi. 40 37 10 With fast tack, long bonding range, and little or no soak-in, 3MTM Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive is a versatile tool for bonding light weight materials that include insulation, fabrics, plastics, foams, paper, cardboard, and thin gauge metals. 3MTM FastbondTM Adhesives are a growing line of water-based adhesives that combine strength, bonding speed, and compliance to regulations affecting solvent-based formulations. www. 3M. com/appliance ThinsulateTM Acoustic Insulation Compressible, lightweight, and conformable to mute the sound of motors and more Quiet is quality, and low or no noise with 3MTM Acoustic Insulation in your appliance is quality that sells. No matter what options you need in backings, weights, thicknesses, sizes, and shapes, the following features are standard with every roll: · Excellent sound absorption · Reduced number of acoustic components to achieve same level of noise reduction · High thermal insulation · Hydrophobic to repel water and reduce chances for mold, mildew, and corrosion · Compressible and flexible to fit irregular or tight spaces 44 45 42 Resilient microfiber construction "traps" and mutes the sound of motors and other moving internal components in dishwashers, dryers, and other heavy appliances. Easily die-cut for a precise fit and fast, high volume installation. [. . . ] LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. VHB, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Bumpon, MicroTouch, Scotch-Weld, Fastbond, Roloc, Accentrim, and Cubitron are trademarks of 3M. © 2005 3M 78-6901-2207-8 Industrial Business 3M Center Bldg. Paul, MN 55144 1-800-362-3550 www. 3M. com/appliance [. . . ]