Thermosets used in Appliance Applications

Thermosets are a molding material used in a variety of products and industries due to the materials durability within high temperatures and electrical environments.  While the Electrical and Automotive are two heavy users of thermoset molded components, another industry that relies on thermosets are the home and consumer appliance market.  Whether a product is a larger home appliance or countertop cookware appliance, thermosets parts are used for heating elements and components that touch or are near high operating temperatures or requiring protection against electrical elements.  Thermosets can be molded with different textures or surface finishes, and BMC thermoset materials can also be molded with color.  Other appliance applications such as appliance handles and grill components utilize thermosets due to low moisture resistance and durability in outdoor elements when exposed to rain, snow, sleet and UV. (more…)