User manual 3M ASSEMBLY TOUCH CNTRL OR MEMBRANE SWITCH FOR CNTRLS ON DISH

[. . . ] Application Profile Market: Household Appliance Account Type: Assembling "touch control" or membrane switch for controls on dishwashers. Application Method Die-cut membrane switch assembly is laminated to the control panel module. PRODUCT 3MTM Laminating Adhesives 467MP, 468MP, 7952MP, 7955MP, 7962MP, and 7965MP 3MTM Double Coated Laminating Adhesives 7956MP, 7957MP, 7959MP, and 7961 MP 3MTM Acrylic Adhesive Technology 200MP Key Application Requirements Easy to apply. No mess, clean-up or cure cycles. Benefits/Advantages To Customer Easy to assemble: 3MTM Laminating Adhesives make it easy to apply the membrane switch assembly to the control panel, helping to improve productivity. [. . . ] Excellent durability: Membrane switches using 3M adhesive technology provide an exceptional seal against environments, including household cleaning chemicals. Excellent reliability: Membrane switches using 3M adhesive technology perform every time the switch is pressed. 3M Industrial Business Market: Appliance Application Description: Assembling "touch control" or membrane switch for controls on dishwashers. page 2 Process Membrane switch or "touch control" panels have been used on a variety of appliances, such as ranges, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers, dryers and many small appliances. The membrane switches are produced by "laminating" graphic overlays and switch circuit film layers. The layers are held together with 3M high performance adhesives. 3M high performance adhesives help prevent delamination of the layers and protect the switch circuit layers from outside contaminants. Product 3M Laminating Adhesives 467MP, 468MP, 7945MP, 7952MP, 7955MP, 7962MP, and 7965MP for Graphic Attachment TM Advantages A moisture-stabilized liner that can be die-cut to many customer specifications used to laminate the graphics to the flexible circuit. Double-linered adhesives (3M 7952MP and 7955MP) are available for pre-cutting openings in the adhesive. A polyester film with adhesives on both sides that acts as a membrane spacer to separate and bond the top and bottom switch circuit layers. The laminating adhesive is adhered to the backer board of the "touch control" switch, and then the entire membrane switch assembly is mounted to the inside of the cabinet housing. For more aggressive bonds, consider 3MTM 4962 Tape. 3MTM Laminating Adhesives 7956MP, 7957MP, 7959MP, and 7961MP for Circuit Separation 3MTM Laminating Adhesive 468MP, 3MTM Laminating Adhesive 9672LE or 3MTM Double Coated Foam Tape 4962 for Mounting Purpose Companion Products 3MTM Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9703 For interconnection to flexible or rigid printed circuit boards. 3MTM Electrically Conductive Adhesive Film 7303 For internal electrical splices. Key Decision Makers Membrane Switch Manufacturer that sells to OEMs. SIC Codes 3631 ­ Household Cooking Equipment 3633 ­ Household Laundry Equipment 3M Industrial Business Market: Appliance Application Description: Assembling "touch control" or membrane switch for controls on dishwashers. page 3 For Additional Information To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550. Address correspondence to: 3M Industrial Business Customer Response Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. [. . . ] 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. Product Use Warranty and Limited Remedy Limitation of Liability Industrial Business Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Printed in the USA Adws7952. pdf © 3M 2004 [. . . ]