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3M in Appliances
Innovative Solutions for the Appliance Industry
3M helps appliance manufacturers build household appliances that are stronger, lighter and more cost effective. Our advanced tapes and adhesives are used throughout the industry to reduce dryer noise and vibration, bond windows in oven doors, stabilize refrigerator coils, secure HVAC insulation, attach membrane switches to microwaves, and more. For assembly, attachment, identification, noise reduction and protection applications, we offer solutions to meet stringent appliance performance requirements.
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Appliance Design Videos
Securely attach logo to front of door with 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4932
Securely attach logo to front of door with 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4932
Securely attach glass panel to front of refrigerator with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Easy Adhesive TS230
Securely attach glass panel to front of refrigerator with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Easy Adhesive TS230
Secure heavy doors during shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure heavy doors during shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Prevent movement during foaming, attach Vacuum Insulation Panel.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 467MP
Prevent movement during foaming, attach Vacuum Insulation Panel.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 467MP
Secure drinking water tubing to back of unit.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure drinking water tubing to back of unit.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Attach decorative trim to plastic drawers and shelves.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9453LE
Attach decorative trim to plastic drawers and shelves.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9453LE
Secure racks during shipment.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure racks during shipment.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Before shipping, secure shelves and drawers inside refrigerator.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8915 Clean Removal
Before shipping, secure shelves and drawers inside refrigerator.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8915 Clean Removal
Securely attach cooling coils to inner surface before foaming.
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Securely attach cooling coils to inner surface before foaming.
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Keep foam from escaping through access holes during foaming process.
3M™ Venting Tape 3294
Keep foam from escaping through access holes during foaming process.
3M™ Venting Tape 3294
Secure power cord to back surface.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure power cord to back surface.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Secure electric coil burners for shipment.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure electric coil burners for shipment.
Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Attach exterior glass window to oven door frame.
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4655
Attach exterior glass window to oven door frame.
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4655
Keep oven door closed during shipment.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Keep oven door closed during shipment.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Help assemble metal frame to glass cooktop.
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4655
Help assemble metal frame to glass cooktop.
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4655
Control heat flow using a thermal barrier inside oven doors.
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Control heat flow using a thermal barrier inside oven doors.
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Attach plastic bracket to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Attach plastic bracket to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Secure power cord for shipping with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure power cord for shipping with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure racks for shipment with Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure racks for shipment with Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Bundle wires.
3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 361
Bundle wires.
3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 361
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Attach insulation to inner walls.
3M™ Fastbond™ Insulation Adhesive 49
Attach insulation to inner walls.
3M™ Fastbond™ Insulation Adhesive 49
Seal seams in the drum assembly.
3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560
Seal seams in the drum assembly.
3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560
Reduce noise in operation.
3M™ Damping Foil 2552
Reduce noise in operation.
3M™ Damping Foil 2552
Attach washer housing to frame.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker TL42
Attach washer housing to frame.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker TL42
Secure lid for shipment.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure lid for shipment.
Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Attach trim to edge of glass lid on top-load dryers.
3M™ VHB™ 4945
Attach trim to edge of glass lid on top-load dryers.
3M™ VHB™ 4945
Attach door gasket to door assembly.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Attach door gasket to door assembly.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Attach labels securely.
3M™ Press Printable Label Material 7868
Attach labels securely.
3M™ Press Printable Label Material 7868
Bond rubber pads to metal feet.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847
Bond rubber pads to metal feet.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Control heat from blower assembly with 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Control heat from blower assembly with 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Reduce noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to outside surface of dryer drum
Reduce noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to outside surface of dryer drum
Seal seams in the drum assembly with 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560
Seal seams in the drum assembly with 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560
Attach plastic trim to front of unit with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Attach plastic trim to front of unit with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Secure door for shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure door for shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Attach glass window to door frame with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Easy Adhesive TS230
Attach glass window to door frame with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Easy Adhesive TS230
Bond rubber pads to metal feet.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847
Bond rubber pads to metal feet.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847
Attach door gasket to door assembly.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Attach door gasket to door assembly.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Attach labels securely.
3M™ Press Printable Label Material 7868
Attach labels securely.
3M™ Press Printable Label Material 7868
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Attach glass touch panel to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
Reduce water spray noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to outside surface of container
Reduce water spray noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to outside surface of container
Attach plastic bracket to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Attach plastic bracket to circuit board with 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472FL
Attach rubber gasket to frame with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Attach rubber gasket to frame with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300
Reduce pump motor noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to bracket
Reduce pump motor noise with 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 applied to bracket
Secure door for shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure door for shipment with Scotch® Filament Tape 8916V Clean Removal
Secure racks for shipment with Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
Secure racks for shipment with Scotch® Strapping Tape 8898
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