GORE-SHIELD EMI Gasket Alternatives
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) makes alternatives to discontinued GORE-SHIELD EMI gasket materials from W.L. GORE.
As a vertically-integrated Made in USA manufacturer, SSP offers short lead times and low minimum order quantities. Plus, you can buy from us directly.
GORE to SSP Cross-Reference
SSP makes alternatives to discontinued GORE EMI gasket materials that have a comparable hardness (durometer), low levels of outgassing, and UL 94 V-0 flame resistance. Applications include defense and aerospace, including spaceflight.
| GORE-SHIELD Material | Description | SSP Replacement | Descriptinon |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS2100 | Carbon-filled cellular PTFE with a 45-durometer hardness that met UL 94V-0 | SSP502-40-V0 | Nickel-graphite filled silicone with 40-durometer hardness that meets UL 94 V-0 |
| GS5200 | Nickel-filled cellular PTFE with a 60-durometer hardness that meets UL-94 V-0. | SSP-502-60-V0 | Nickel-graphite filled silicone with 60-durometer hardness that meets UL 94 V-0 |
*W.L. GORE, GORE, and GORE-SHIELD are the property of their respective owners. SSP is not a W.L. GORE distributor and we make no representations about GORE-SHIELD products other than the user’s ability to substitute SSP materials for them.
GORE-SHIELD EMI Gasket Alternatives FAQs
Which GORE® EMI gasket materials have been discontinued?
W.L. Gore discontinued production of three EMI gasket materials: GS2100, GS5200, and GS8000.
Who is providing replacement materials for these discontinued products?
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), located in Ballston Spa, New York, manufactures and supplies alternative EMI/RFI shielding materials to replace the discontinued GORE® lines.
What is the recommended SSP replacement for GORE® GS2100?
SSP recommends SSP-502-40-V01, a 40-durometer shielding silicone filled with nickel-coated graphite particles. It serves as a replacement for GORE® GS2100 (a 45-durometer carbon-filled cellular PTFE) and provides UL 94 V-0 flame resistance,
What is the recommended SSP replacement for GORE® GS5200?
SSP recommends SSP-502-60-V0, a 60-durometer nickel-graphite shielding silicone that meets UL 94 V-0 flame-resistance requirements, to replace the 60-durometer nickel-filled cellular PTFE GORE® GS5200.
Does SSP offer alternatives to EMI gasket materials made by other manufacturers?
Yes. In addition to alternatives to W.L. GORE’s GORE-SHIELD products, SSP makes offset to EMI gasket materials from Parker Chomerics (CHO-SEAL), Nolato Jabar, and Kemtron LTD.
Why buy EMI shielding from SSP instead of the competition?
- SSP uses a proprietary continuous roll technology that enables us to provide you with faster lead times than industry-standard compression molded sheets.
- We have an excellent reputation for service and are committed to responding to your requests quickly, and right from our Made in USA manufacturing facility.
- With our in-house R&D team, SSP can create new variations of existing products to meet your needs. Some competitors carry only a few standard M83528 materials
- SSP has an in-house machine shop, and we do not usually charge for an NRE or tooling – unless it’s unique and requires a third-party vendor.
- Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are lower than you’ll find elsewhere, and we can support you from prototyping through production.