In the Appliance industry, pressure-sensitive films and adhesives meet a variety of critical needs. They are used for nameplates as well as labels containing warning/instructional information and notices of compliance with regulatory standards. These labels must withstand environmental stresses such as vibration, heat, cold, moisture, soap, grease, and bleach, and still remain readable and intact for the life of the product.

In manufacturing, the label applications include variable information for in-process tracking of components and for product identification including bar codes, model numbers, and serial numbers. The information on these labels is crucial to track inventory, so the label material must resist the high levels of abrasion and solvent exposure found in many manufacturing processes and environments.

FLEXcon can provide the pressure-sensitive film product or performance adhesive to meet these requirements. Our products for the Appliance market include our alphaMAX^®, COMPUcal II™, COMPUcal^® EXCEL™, DigiPRO^®, DPM™, and THERMLfilm SELECT^® film lines;  SWITCHmark^®  product lines for touch pads (membrane switches);  FLEXmount^® adhesives for mounting applications, including nameplates, brand identification labels, and warning/instructional markings; and COLORtape™ pigmented adhesive for sub-surface printed graphic applications such as overlays.

Compliance labels merit special attention as they entail safety and legal considerations. In many cases, the labels themselves must be recognized or approved by a regulatory organization, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratory (UL), its Canadian counterpart (cUL), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). FLEXcon can provide you with both products and compliance expertise. We maintain contact with regulatory bodies and industry organizations to assure our products are fully compliant with these standards.

Beyond labeling, FLEXcon can enhance performance of the appliance itself, by providing flexible substrates for the interface device, or adhesive products that will decrease noise and vibration. Our performance adhesives are offered in a variety of thicknesses and properties, allowing us to match their performance characteristics to specific requirements.