AA 59588 Silicones are Class 3A and 3B Qualified
AA 59588 silicones from SSP include Class 3A and 3B materials that are fully qualified and provide flex fatigue resistance. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies flex fatigue resistant silicones that are fully tested to AA 59588 Classes 3A and 3B from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). AA 59588, an aerospace and military standard, supercedes ZZ-R-765 […]
Queensland Gaskets and SSP Sign Sales Agreement
Specialty Silicone Products is continuing its rapid growth as global silicone supplier. Recently, our Ballston Spa, New York (USA) company signed an exclusive sales agreement with Queensland Gaskets that covers Australia and New Zealand. SSP also maintains important relationships with partners in Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. Today, SSP’s innovative products and materials […]
Manufacturing Expansion Planned at SSP
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), a fast-growing manufacturer of silicone products and materials, is planning to expand the size of its manufacturing facility by 50%. The proposed 25,000 sq. ft. addition to the company’s Ballston Spa, New York (USA) headquarters would be the silicone manufacturer’s second major expansion in five years and comes at a […]
Rubber & Plastics News Features SSP
Rubber & Plastics News, a leading publication for the rubber and plastics industry, recently featured Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) in an article called SSP looks to partnerships, technology to chart growth path. As author Mike Scott explains, SSP is an innovative manufacturer of silicone materials that’s expanding its global reach through international partnerships. Over the last […]
Faces of SSP: Meet Sarah Lewis
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is pleased to announce that Sarah Lewis has joined our innovative company as Research and Development Manager. In her new role, Sarah will develop new products, improve existing products, and collaborate with customers and co-workers. Sarah has deep industry experience and holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute […]
Manufacturing Capacity Increases with Fifth Mill and Third Extruder
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), a fast-growing manufacturer of silicone products and materials, has added another mixing mill and a new EMI extruder to its Ballston Spa, New York (USA) facility. This new equipment will help SSP to meet high demand for silicone, especially aerospace materials. SSP’s recent investments also underscore its commitment to short lead […]
USP Class VI Conductive Silicone Provides EMI Shielding
This USP Class VI conductive silicone from SSP provides EMI shielding and environmental sealing for medical applications. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), a leading manufacturer of EMI and medical silicones, will preview a new USP Class VI conductive elastomer at MD&M West 2020. Qualified visitors to SSP’s booth (#1828) are eligible to receive a prototype sample of […]
Silicone Rubber and REACH Compliance
Silicone REACH compliance is sometimes understood. This article aims to eliminate common misconceptions. Sarah L. Lewis, Ph.D., R&D Manager at Specialty Silicone Products, recently answered questions about REACH compliance and silicone rubber – an important topic for a growing number of silicone buyers. What is REACH? REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. […]
Vulcanized EMI O-Rings vs. Compression Molded EMI O-Rings
Compare vulcanized EMI O-rings vs. compression molded EMI O-rings and make the right choice for your next EMI shielding project. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is manufacturing vulcanized and molded O-rings that provide shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). The addition of our third extruder has allowed us to expand our bonded O-ring manufacturing […]
Ten Things You May Not Know About SSP
How well do you know your suppliers? At a time when many companies want to reduce supply chain risk, it pays to learn more about your partners. For over 30 years, Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) has been known for making “silicones that work”. Our customers like the speed, flexibility, and service that they receive from […]