HOME APPLIANCESSTART WITH SMART SOLUTIONS

1OUR CORE COMPETENCIESCONTENT

Manufacturers of home appliances strive for aesthetic appeal and functionality as well as processoptimization and innovation. Sika’s extensive technology portfolio serves a broad variety of applications
with solutions for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting. Our innovative solutions deliver
specific benefits that support our customers achieve their targets.

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Sika Solutions for Increased Performance06

Wide Technology Range for Specific Demands

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Sika Solutions for Refrigerators and Freezers

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Sika Solutions for Hot Appliances

12Sika Solutions for Washing Machines and Dryers

14Sika Solutions for Dishwashers

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Going Beyond the Standard

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Finding Solutions Together

BONDING> 4 MIO REFRIGERATORS
bonded annually withSikaMelt® and Sikaflex® adhesives
50 % COST REDUCTION
with SikaMelt® products

DAMPING> 13 MIO DISHWASHERS per year produced
worldwide are quiter thanks to SikaDamp®
acoustic systems> 10 MIO WASHINGMACHINES reinforced
with Sikaflex®

PROTECTINGSEALING

Product Selector Guide (Insert)

REINFORCINGTOP 4 PRODUCERS
trust Sika to increase
durability on new design

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SIKA SOLUTIONS FOR
INCREASED PERFORMANCEAPPLIANCES THAT LOOK AND WORK GREAT are made from components that need to be properly
bonded, sealed, damped, reinforced and protected. For these important tasks you can count on Sika.
Our technical experts are well prepared to offer solutions that make your appliances quieter, lighter,smarter, more energy efficient, all within a smooth and cost-effective production line. Here is a snapshot of where we can help:

Refrigerator
Bonding, Sealing and Dampingn Sikasil®
n Sikaflex®
n SikaDamp®
n SikaMelt®
n SikaPower®

Hood and Vent
Bonding, Sealing and Dampingn Sikasil®
n Sikaflex®
n SikaFast®
n SikaLastomer®
n SikaDamp®

Small Appliances
Bonding, Sealing and Dampingn Sikasil®
n SikaFast®
n SikaMelt®
n SikaDamp®
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HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSSika Solutions for Increased Performance

Dishwasher
Bonding, Sealing, Damping,
Reinforcing and Protectingn Sikasil®
n Sikaflex®
n SikaDamp®
n SikaMelt®
n SikaPower®
n SikaFast®

Oven and CooktopBonding and Sealingn Sikasil®
n SikaPower®

Washing Machine and Dryer
Bonding, Sealing, Damping,
Reinforcing and Protectingn Sikasil®
n Sikaflex®
n SikaDamp®
n SikaMelt®
n SikaPower®
n SikaForce®
n SikaLastomer®

Sink
Sealing and Dampingn SikaDamp®
n SikaLastomer®
n Sikasil®

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WIDE TECHNOLOGY RANGE FOR
SPECIFIC DEMANDS
Sika offers a broad product range from slow curing solutions for manual applications to very fastsettings for short cycles and high resistance technologies to cover every demand related to bonding,sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting.
BRAND FAMILIESDESCRIPTION

Sikaflex®

Elastic polyurethanes (PU) and silane terminated polyurethanes (STP)
for bonding and sealing

SikaForce®

Rigid structural polyurethanes for fast and strong bonding

SikaPower®

Epoxy sealants and adhesives for structural joints

Sikasil®

Silicones for chemical and heat-resistant bonding and sealing

SikaMelt®

Hot melts with high initial tack and processability for fast cycle times

SikaFast®

Acrylates with excellent ratio between open time and curing time

SikaDamp®

Preformed bitumen and butyl sheets for vibration and noise damping

SikaLastomer®

Butyl pastes for general sealing applications

LEAN DESIGNIMPROVED PRODUCT PERFORMANCECOST OPTIMIZATION6

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Wide Technology Range for Specific Demands

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SIKA SOLUTIONS FORREFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS
FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL, FROM BASIC
TO INTELLIGENT COOLING SYSTEMS, SIKA SOLUTIONSOFFER THE VISUAL DESIGN, NOISE CONTROL AND
COST PER UNIT YOU WISH TO ACHIEVE.

HANDLE REINFORCEMENT AND GENERAL SEALING

HOUSING BONDING AND STIFFENING

Sikaflex®-551		nnnnnn

Minimization of welding points
Structural bonding and sealing in one-shot
Increased body stiffness and corrosion reduction

Simple application
Broad adhesion spectrum
High durability

Highly durable, mold resistant and incidental food contact
approved STP adhesive.

INSULATION GLASS DOOR FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS
SikaPower®-415 P1 Flexible, one-component, thixotropic, cold-applied, heatcuring sealant based on epoxy hybrid technology
SikaPower®-1511 Ultra fast and cold curing two-component epoxy

CONTROL PANEL BONDING
nnnnnnSikasil® AS-785
Sikasil® IG-25

Full automation possible
Secured durability
In-process application

Adhesion to glass and plastic frames withhigh durability and UV resistance
Suitable for automated application
Proven IG technology

High performance fast curing two-component silicone
Durable structural two-component silicone and secondary
sealant in insulating glass

SEAM SEALINGSikaMelt®-9285
SikaMelt®-9670

High performance pressure sensitive hot melt
Reactive polyurethane hot melt for short cycle linesnnn

DECOR PANEL BONDINGnnn

Adhesion to glass and plastic frames with high initialstrength and fast cureCost-effective solution vs. tapes plus design freedom
Suitable for fully automated processes

SikaMelt®-9285

Cost-effective vs. tapes, can be foamed up to 60 % tofurther reduce unit cost
Manual or fully automated application, applicable inany shape and geometry for design freedomHigh bonding strength even in warm settings, withstands high pressure and temperature during injection

High performance pressure sensitive hot meltNOISE DAMPING AND CONDENSATION PREVENTION
SikaMelt®-9675 IS Reactive polyurethane hot melt with long open time
Sikaflex®-250 PC One-component polyurethane with high initial strengthnnn

Good gap filling properties, easy fixation of pads,
excellent noise reduction at thin layers
Good adhesion without primer, water-resistant, minimal
water absorption, prevents condensation
No smell, no corrosion or pollution in contact with copper
pipes and paintwork

SikaDamp® VTS-15 Heat-resistant preformed butyl pads (with aluminum sheet)
SikaDamp® VHS-15 Heat-conductive preformed butyl sheet prevents iceaccumulation

8HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSSika Solutions for Refrigerators and Freezers

HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSSika Solutions for Refrigerators and Freezers

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HOT APPLIANCESSIKA SOLUTIONS DELIVER HIGH PERFORMANCE AND
FAST CURING FOR A PLEASANT AND ELEGANT DESIGN INSTOVES, COOKTOPS AND OVENS.

CONTROL PANEL BONDINGnnn

COOK TOP AND CERAMIC HOB FIXATION AND SEALING

Full automation possible
Secured durability
In-process applicationnnn

Sikasil® AS-785High performance fast curing two-component silicone
SikaMelt®-9675 IS Reactive polyurethane hot melt with long open time

Sikasil® AS-790
Sikasil® AS-785
Sikasil® AS-70

CORNER BRACKET BONDING OF DRAWEROVEN GLASS BONDING

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SikaFast®-5211 NT
SikaPower®-1511

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Fast assembly possible with elimination of mechanicalfastening
Few process steps and small parts handling
Durable connection system
Fast curing, two-component acrylic structural adhesive
Ultra fast and cold curing two-component epoxy

HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSSika Solutions for Hot Appliances

Ultra fast curing two-component assembly silicone
High performance fast curing two-component silicone
High performance one-component siliconennn
Sikasil® AS-790
Sikasil® AS-785

No mechanical fastening: durability thanks to structural
adhesive
Broad service temperature (-40 °C to 180 °C), wide
adhesion range, minimal preparation
More output with optimized production

No mechanical fastening: durability thanks to structural
adhesive
Enhanced freedom for appealing designs
More output with optimized production

Ultra fast curing two-component assembly silicone
High performance fast curing two-component silicone

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11SIKA SOLUTIONS FORWASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS
BEYOND DURABLE CONNECTIONS FOR MAXIMUMSERVICE LIFE, SIKA ADHESIVES ARE A POWERFUL TOOL,CAPABLE OF CONVERTING SEMI-AUTOMATEDPROCESSES INTO A FULLY AUTOMATED ROBOTIC LINE.

COUNTER WEIGHT BONDINGnnn

Sikaflex®-254
Sikaflex®-554

TOP PANEL BONDINGFewer stress peaks and better load distribution
Enhanced damping from vibration and noise
Substantial cost savings: allows for fully automatedhigh speed production

One-component PU, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®
One-component STP, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®

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SikaMelt®-9678

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

Reactive polyurethane hot melt for short cycle lines

CONTROL PANEL BONDINGnnn

Full automation possible
Secured durability
In-process application

DOOR SEALINGnnn

Easy to apply, cures without heat
Wide adhesion spectrum and good aging resistance
Plastic product with good non-sagging performance

SikaLastomer®-710 Non-sagging, butyl paste

SikaMelt®-9285
SikaMelt®-9670

High performance pressure sensitive hot melt
Reactive polyurethane hot melt for short cycle lines

FELT BONDING FOR NOISE REDUCTION
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HEAT CONDENSER BONDING FOR DRYERSnnn

Good gap filling properties and adhesion to a wide rangeof substrates
Good aging and chemical resistance
Room temperature curing with solvent free technology

SikaMelt®-9230

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SikaDamp®-108
SikaDamp®-115

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Pressure sensitive hot melt, excellent self-adhesive

VIBRATION - NOISE REDUCTION

SikaForce®-1710/1600 Low viscosity two-component structural polyurethane
SikaMelt®-9185 IA
Low density reactive polyolefin hot melt

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Easy bonding of non-woven felt, performs a wide variety
of substrates
Faster production and simple to use: eliminates risk ofprocessing errors
Cost competitive solution vs. tapes

Customized shape
Full automation possible
Specialized for steel and plastic substrate

Meltsheets and self-adhesive sheets for vibration andnoise damping

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SIKA SOLUTIONS FORDISHWASHERS
SIKA OFFERS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS TO
ACHIEVE SILENT AND LEAKAGE PROOF
DISHWASHERS WITH APPEALING DESIGN.

TOP PANEL BONDINGnnn
SikaMelt®-9678

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

Reactive polyurethane hot melt for short cycle lines

CONTROL PANEL BONDING
nnn

Full automation possible
Secured durability
In-process application

HOUSING SEALINGn

SikaMelt®-9285
SikaMelt®-9670nn

High performance pressure sensitive hot melt
Reactive polyurethane hot melt for short cycle lines
Sikasil® AS-785
Sikaflex®-554

Rear wall bonding and housing sealing with process
efficiency
Fewer stress peaks and better load distribution
Noise and vibration damping

High performance fast curing two-component silicone
One-component STP, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®

DECOR PANEL BONDING
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Good adhesion to glass and plastic frames
Cost-effective solution vs. tapes with design freedom
Suitable for fully automated processes

STIFFENER AND METAL CASE BONDING
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SikaMelt®-9675 IS Reactive polyurethane hot melt with long open time
Sikaflex®-250 PC One-component polyurethane with high initial strengthn
Sikaflex®-254
SikaPower®-1511

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

One-component PU, can be accelerated with SikaBooster®
Ultra fast and cold curing two-component epoxy

SOUND DAMPINGnnn
SikaDamp®-110
SikaDamp®-120

Cost-effective solution
Easy application with automatized pick-and-placetechnology possible
Customized shape

Cost-effective acoustic noise reduction meltsheets invarious surface weight/thicknesses available

CORNER BRACKET BONDING OF FRONT SHEETnnn

Fast assembly combined with no mechanical fastening
Fewer process steps and small parts handling
Durable connection system

SikaFast®-5211 NT Fast curing, two-component acrylic structural adhesive
SikaPower®-1511 Ultra fast and cold curing two-component epoxy

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HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSSika Solutions for Dishwashers

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GOING BEYOND THE STANDARD

CREATING ADDED VALUE

ONE-COMPONENT VS. TWO-COMPONENT ADHESIVESOUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR TARGETS, NO MATTER WHAT OR WHERE. Our
technical experts can help you assess key process steps as well as unit construction specifics thatcan be improved with Sika. With the right solution you benefit from optimized material consumption
and cycle time, waste reduction, improved durability, noise reduction, lean design, and more.

Whether a one- or two-component is more suitable depends on many parameters. Sika can help you find the ideal solution
by evaluating your specific conditions.
One Component - cures from the outside by moisture
at a typical speed of 3 to 5 mm/day. Added heat/moisture
can speed the curing process.

Two Component - cures by mixing components together.
Speed can be tailored to most processes, from fully
automated to manual lines.

n Curing depends on environmental conditionsn Suitable for discontinuous operationsn No mixing requiredn Fast curing (within seconds), independent fromenvironment
n Process speed predictable and constantn Automatic equipment for mixing needed

FROM MECHANICAL FIXATIONTO BONDING

SPEEDING UP WITH SikaMelt®,
OUR HOT MELT ADHESIVES

Screwing, bolting and welding cause high stress concentrations, require additional process steps as well as small
material handling, and present corrosion risk.

SikaMelt® offers a more cost-effective solution to tapes byremoving the carrier and applying the hot melt adhesive
directly to the components. These are the advantages of
SikaMelt®:

Bonding is a more advanced solution, allows for even
distribution of stress, causes no harm to surfaces,
reduces noise and vibration, and automates processes.
Sika bonding delivers:n Substantial savings through reduction inmaterial costn Fully automated high speed productionn Increased performance and long life cyclen Higher design freedomn Major cost savings in cycle time reduction andmaterialn Both manual or fully automated applicationn Repositioning within the open timen Liquid application in any bead shape; in some cases theadhesive can be foamedn No mixing (one-component)

BEYOND PRODUCT

16Consultancy

Review of appliances design and processing for advice on bonding, sealing, damping,reinforcing, and protecting solutions

Testing

Support at prototyping, compatibility and performance tests as well as of acousticalevaluation thanks to inhouse facilities

Application

Assistance in determining the right solution for you, from system engineering to quality
and application procedures

Training

Training of applicators in your production sites and labs

HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSGoing Beyond the Standard

RE PROFIUTTPRODUCT PROUDNPEF EEUUQINREED CONSUMPTCUIODRTIESSNER CYCLE TIMTSESFAE R R E J EC TWESF
LESS WASTE

CURRENTPROFITSSIKA OFFERS ADDED VALUE SOLUTIONSTHAT INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY,REDUCE YOUR COSTS, AND RESULT IN
DIFFERENTIATED END PRODUCTS FOR
YOUR CUSTOMER.

HOME APPLIANCES - START WITH SMART SOLUTIONSBrochure Titel Mixed17FINDING SOLUTIONS TOGETHERACHIEVE THE HIGHEST PRODUCT QUALITY and process efficiency with Sika’s range of structural
adhesives, sealants, hot melt and damping solutions with the service to help you implementing
them. With global expertise and local organizations, you can rely on Sika for your best solution.

FROM DESIGN TO
PRODUCTIONSYSTEM
ENGINEERINGTECHNICALSERVICESika develops bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting solutionsin close cooperation with you, offering:

At Sika Competence Centers our systemengineers work on solutions with youand for you to achieve targeted results:

Local Sika Technical Service teams arearound the world, close to where you
design, develop, produce and sell:n Best-in-class technology to matchyour technical and commercial
requirements
n Support to ensure performancethroughout design, prototyping,validation and full production
phasesn Savings in production cost andmaterial usage
n Optimization and automation ofassembly linen Fast and reliable tests based oninternational and local standards
n Optimal communication andunderstanding throughout theentire process

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GREEN

SILENTEFFICIENT
Talk to us about how our solutions can make your appliances quieter, lighter,smarter, more energy efficient, all within a smooth and cost-effective
production line. Contact us to schedule a visit or discuss your needs:
www.sika.com/home-appliances

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GLOBAL BUT LOCAL PARTNERSHIPFOR MORE INFORMATION:

WHO WE ARE
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in thedevelopment and production of systems and products for bonding,sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector,
manufacture and the motor vehicle industry. Sika’s product lines
feature concrete admixtures, mortars, sealants and adhesives,
structural strengthening systems, flooring as well as roofing andwaterproofing systems.

Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply.
Please consult the Data Sheet prior to any use and processing.

SIKA SERVICES AG
Tueffenwies 168048 Zurich
Switzerland

Contact
Phone: +41 58 436 40 40+41 58 436 55 30
Fax:
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