Why Hot Stamp/Heat Transfer?

Hot stamp, traditional heat transfer and Polyfuze heat transfer are attractive options for appliance applications as dry processes that simplify product decoration and eliminate concerns over voids and other common decoration challenges.

Specific Benefits

Hot stamp is a cost-effective technique that provides superior performance with metallic foils.

Heat transfer offers precision single and multi-color matching and excellent durability. Durability is achieved in traditional heat transfer with the application of an extra clear coat and in Polyfuze heat transfer through material bonding.

Hot Stamp

  • Cost effective
  • Strong performance for gold & silver metallic foil

Heat Transfer

  • Precision color matching (single or multi-color)
  • Ability to add extra clear coat for superior durability

Applications

Durable Appliance Decoration

Designed to Withstand Extreme Cold, Heat and Chemical Exposure

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Washers/Dryers

CER technology is well-suited for the application of branding, instructions and indicator decoration on washer/dryer backsplashes. We work closely with brands to make sure decoration for their low-, mid- and premium range systems can be easily modified without the need for additional tooling.

 

Typical applications include:

  • Washer Control Panels
  • Dryer Control Panels
Refrigerators/Freezers

CER systems add brand, indicator and instruction information to both exterior and interior refrigerator/freezer components. We are experts at creating decoration designed to stand up to even extreme cold environments.

Typical applications include:

  • Interior Refrigerator/Freezer Decoration – branding, ice makers, water filters, crisper drawers (cooling graphic), humidity control panels
  • Exterior Refrigerator/Freezer Decoration – logos, ice makers, exterior water dispensers
Dishwashers

Our systems provide branding, indicator and instruction decoration on dishwasher panels via hot stamp or traditional heat transfer. We understand the extreme reliability and tight tolerances required for dishwasher decoration.

Typical applications include:

  • Control panel buttons
  • Control panel
Vacuums

We know how to make durable print that can withstand the challenges of dirt and heat. Leading vacuum manufacturers use CER technology to apply control indication and branding decoration.

Typical applications include:

  • Traditional vacuums
  • Handheld vacuums
Climatic Systems

The decoration CER systems apply to heating and air conditioning units is durable even in the face of extreme heat and cold. Leading HVAC brands use CER technology to apply branding, indicator and instruction decoration.

Typical applications include:

  • Panel decoration
  • Indicator / knob decoration
Small Appliances

CER provides logo, indicator, safety warning and instruction decoration on a wide range of small appliance.

Typical applications include:

  • Food Processors
  • Blenders
  • Toasters

  • Irons
  • Coffee Makers

  • Microwave & Oven Panels

 

Dedicated Products & Services

1st Runs

  • Key stakeholders are able to review product quality and processes before launching full production

Industry Partnerships

  • Close relationships with major label providers
  • Our contacts ensure your program kick off is streamlined and efficient

Total Solution

  • Sytems, tooling and consumables designed together for repeatable performance
  • Custom die capabilities for large parts or parts with unique geometries
  • Streamlined production with fast changeovers

Appliance Decoration Challenges

Industry Challenges:

We understand the challenges commonly associated with appliance decoration. CER´s customer or technical support staff can provide insight in the following key areas:

 

  • Ink Performance
    • How to avoid ink failure – typically in wearability or adhesion testing
  • Precision Decoration Placement
    • How to ensure precision decoration placement is highly repeatable
  • Troubleshooting
    • Training operators to understand all considerations needed to avoid voids/entrapment, heat and witness marks and other decorating challenges
  • Challenging Geometries
    • Identifying an efficient decoration solution for parts that are challenging because or their size or shape.
    • This includes ensuring precision decoration placement and enabling one pass decoration if possible.
We would love to learn more about your appliance decoration challenge