Sika’s solutions for bonding, sealing, stiffening and sound damping allow lighter gauge materials to be used in the dishwasher market reducing material costs.

Top Panel Bonding

Bonding of the top panel into the plastic frame for fast production processes.

System Benefits

  • Cost-effective vs. tapes and two-component liquid PU with less adhesive consumption
        • Fully automated application possible
              • High final strength and flexibility, handling within seconds

              Housing Sealing

              Rear wall or bottom bonding and sealing.

              System Benefits

              • High process efficiency
                    • Fewer stress peaks and better load distribution
                          • Noise and vibration damping

                          Control Panel Bonding

                          Bonding of control panel to assembly frame or door

                          Stiffener and Case Bonding

                          Bonding of stiffeners and the metal case.

                          System Benefits

                          • Elastic bonding can damp vibration and noise whilst reinforcing and stabilizing the housing
                                • Minimum stress peaks into the metal frame, preventing tearing and warping
                                      • Material and labour savings

                                      Decor Panel Bonding

                                      Bonding of decor glass or front covers to plastic or metal door frames

                                      System Benefits

                                      • Adhesion to glass and plastic frames with high initial strength and fast cure
                                      • Cost-effective solution vs. tapes plus design freedom
                                      • Suitable for fully automated processes

                                      Sound Damping

                                      Noise reduction for increased comfort with melt sheets.

                                      System Benefits

                                      • Cost-effective solution
                                            • Easy application with automatized pick-and-place technology possible
                                                  • Customized shape

                                                  Corner Bracket Bonding

                                                  Bonding of corner brackets of front sheets.

                                                  System Benefits

                                                  • Fast assembly possible with elimination of mechanical fastening
                                                        • Fewer process steps and small parts handling
                                                              • Durable connection system