Supplier Value and the Silicone Shortage
The continuing shortage of silicone rubber is forcing suppliers to have some challenging conversations with their customers. Whether it’s because of price, lead times, or a need to limit purchases, buyers are understandably concerned. Unfortunately, there aren’t any quick fixes. Today’s silicone shortage is expected to last for at least six months, and that’s without any additional […]
Military Connectors Use Conductive O-Rings
Military connectors need conductive O-rings that provide reliable levels of EMI shielding and resist compression set. EMI/RFI O-rings for military connectors are donut-shaped gaskets that combine reliable environmental sealing with proven levels of shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). They are not the same as flat, washer-style EMI gaskets. Rather, EMI/RFI O-rings are […]
MIL-DTL-83528 Type A EMI Fluorosilicone Added to QPL-83528
SSP’s MIL-DTL-83528 Type A EMI fluorosilcone has been added to QPL 83528. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is announcing that SSP-2569-65, an EMI silicone filled with silver-copper particles, is now part of the Qualified Product List (QPL) for MIL-DTL-83528, Type A. In a July 22, 2021, letter, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) informed us that SSP-2569-65, a […]
eVTOL Aircraft EMI Gaskets
eVTOL aircraft EMI gaskets from SSP combine proven levels of EMI shielding with environmental resistance. Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft need reliable shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and dependable environmental sealing. Although the brushless DC motors that are used with eVTOL aircraft do not generate significant amounts of EMI, these motors are not […]
MIL-DTL-83528 Type K EMI Fluorosilicone Added to QPL-83528
SSP’s MIL-DTL-83528 Type K EMI fluorosilicone has been added to QPL 83528. This EMI gasket material provides proven levels of EMI shielding and fuel and solvent resistance. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is announcing that SSP-2571-85, an 85-durometer shielding silicone filled with silver-copper particles, has been added to the Defense Logistic Agency’s (DLA) Qualified Product List (QPL) […]
Die Cut EMI Gasket Materials for Avionics and Defense Electronics
Die cut EMI gasket materials for avionics and defense electronics use EMI silicones and EMI fluorosilicones from SSP. Die cut EMI gaskets that are made of EMI/RFI silicones combine strong environmental resistance with proven levels of shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference. As a gasket fabrication process, die cutting combines the advantages […]
MIL-DTL-83528 D-Shape EMI Gaskets Support U.S. Navy Project
Learn how MIL-DTL-83528 D-shape EMI gaskets from SSP helped supported this U.S. Navy project with a defense contractor. Appleton Marine designs and manufactures cranes, winches, windlasses, capstans, and custom designed equipment for commercial marine, offshore oil, and government applications. The Appleton, Wisconsin company also supports the U.S. Navy, which needs gaskets that combine reliable environmental resistance […]
Silicone Rubber Keypad EMI Shielding
Silicone rubber keypad EMI shielding with nickel-graphite is less expensive than with silver-filled elastomers. Silicone rubber keypads are used in everything from smartphones and electronic devices to household appliances and remote controls. Within a rubber keypad, conductive carbon components known as “pills” are molded into key actuators. These millimeter-sized parts provide alternative to dome switches […]
MIL-DTL-83528 Type C EMI Fluorosilicone Added to QPL-83528
SSP’s MIL-DTL-83528 Type C EMI fluorosilicone is part of DLA’s QPL-83528 qualified product list for military EMI gaskets. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is introducing a new EMI fluorosilicone and announcing that this high-durometer, electrically-conductive elastomer is now part of the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Qualified Product List (QPL) for MIL-DTL-83528, Type C. The new product, SSP-2573-75, […]
Industrial Automation EMI O-Rings White Paper Available
SSP’s industrial automation EMI O-rings white paper is now available. Find out what’s inside and how to get this free resource. Robots, co-bots and other industrial automation technologies need to withstand environments where’s there’s dust, moisture, machine oils, and electronic noise. EMI O-rings made from conductive silicones seal out the physical environment and help protect […]