The Importance of Precision Sheet Metal in Home Appliances

Filter Frame

The frames secure the filter to remove impurities, debris, or unwanted particles. They ensure the cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning of household appliances such as:

• Dishwasher: to retain food particles and debris during the wash cycle.
• Washing Machine: to capture lint and small objects that could clog the pipes or drain pump.
• Vacuum Cleaner: to trap dust, allergens, and fine particles, ensuring cleaner expelled air.
• Air Purifier: often equipped with HEPA filter frames to remove fine particles from the ambient air.
• Kitchen Hood: may have grease filters acting as frames to capture cooking grease and particles.
• Domestic Air Conditioner: to purify the ambient air.
• Humidifier/Dehumidifier: to improve air quality with filters housed in filter frames.

Deflector

Deflectors direct the flow of air or heat optimally. They ensure efficient energy use and provide maximum comfort and functionality for the user. You can find them in the following appliances:

• Air Conditioner and Heating System: to direct hot or cold air in different directions, ensuring even distribution in the room.
• Fans: to control the direction of airflow.
• Dryer: to direct hot air through clothes for uniform drying.
• Oven and Stove: to ensure even heat distribution inside the appliance.
• Kitchen Hood: to direct smoke, vapors, and cooking odors outside.

Flap Cover

Flap covers are commonly used in household appliances for easy and quick access to the interior. They are designed to simplify the use of appliances, adding ingredients, accessing storage compartments, or performing maintenance operations while ensuring user safety. Examples of appliances with flap covers:

• Dishwasher: for accessing the detergent or salt compartment.
• Washing Machine: for accessing the detergent or softener compartment.
• Coffee Machine: for accessing the water tank or ground coffee compartment.
• Oven: to facilitate access to the utensil storage compartment.
• Stove: for accessing the storage compartment or cutlery drawer compartment.
• Etc.

Flap

Flaps are generally used to regulate the flow of air, water, or other elements essential for the proper functioning of appliances. Here are some examples of use:

• Dishwasher: to control the water flow into the machine. They can be adjusted to modulate the water amount required for different washing cycles based on the type of dishes and level of dirt.
• Refrigerator and Freezer: to regulate the air flow inside the appliance. They maintain uniform temperatures and prevent frost formation in the freezer compartment.
• Ventilation System: ventilation systems like kitchen hoods can be equipped with exhaust flaps to direct vapors, odors, and heat outside the kitchen.
• Microwave Oven: to direct microwaves uniformly towards the food, ensuring even cooking.

Ouréval: Your Trusted Partner in Precision Sheet Metal

Since 1973, Ouréval has been renowned for its expertise in cutting, stamping, designing, and manufacturing press tools. We stand out as a partner of choice for several reasons:

• Press Tool Design: Our design office located in Villé, in the Grand Est region, is committed to developing and monitoring progressive tools. To ensure unmatched cutting precision, we take responsibility for the maintenance and sharpening of our press tools internally. We provide our clients with a conformity guarantee for all parts, whether produced in medium or very large series.
• Advanced Production Management: Orders are directly integrated into our management system through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology. This integration allows us to optimally manage our orders, stock levels, and raw materials.
• Quality Certifications: Ouréval holds ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, demonstrating its commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Each part produced by Ouréval adheres to strict quality standards, ensuring the reliability and durability of the final household appliances.