In the Consumer Electronics 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.

Design engineers are also discovering new uses for pressure-sensitive film and adhesives in electronics products, including for fastening components, cushioning, and other critical functions.

Consumer Electronics labels must meet several challenges. The challenges include finished product surfaces that are composed of entirely new materials; a more compact product size that gives labels a shrinking share of real estate to do their jobs; and hotter running temperatures. The labels must remain intact and readable for the life of the product.

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).

During manufacturing, the variable information labels for in-process tracking of components and for product identification contain information 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’s wide range of custom and standard product solutions for the Consumer Electronics industry can help you meet all of these critical requirements. They include the Classics PLUS®, COMPUcal II®, COMPUcal® EXCEL™, DigiPRO®, DPM® (Durable Product Marking), FLEXmark®, FLEX-Vu®, THERMLfilm®, THERMLfilm Select®, and THERMLfilm® CHEMGARD™ (pending registration) film product lines; our TAMPERmark™ product for security applications: FLEXmount® adhesives for mounting applications; and COLORtape™ pigmented adhesive for overlays.

Beyond labeling, FLEXcon’s offerings to enhance the electronic device’s performance include our SWITCHmark®  line helps you create touchpads that can survive extreme heat and cold as well as frequent activation by the consumer.

FLEXcon can provide you with both products and compliance expertise, as we maintain contact with regulatory bodies and industry organizations to assure our products for the Consumer Electronics industry are fully compliant with regulatory standards.