EMI Connector Gaskets and MIL-DTL-83528 Part Numbers
EMI connector gaskets provide environmental sealing and shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electrical and electronic connectors. They are cut or molded from electrically-conductive elastomers and designed to fill small gaps between uneven connector surfaces. EMI silicones for connector gaskets are soft enough to support compression and can provide proven levels of EMI shielding while […]
Conductive Gaskets and EMI Shielding
Conductive gaskets can provide electrical and/or thermal conductivity. Electrical conductivity is a measure of the amount of electrical current that a gasket material can carry. The unit of measure is Siemens per meter (S/m). Thermal conductivityis a measure of the amount of thermal energy (i.e., heat) that a gasket material can carry. The unit of […]
Chomerics EMI Gasket Alternatives from SSP
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) makes EMI gasket materials that you can use as alternatives to CHO-SEAL® materials from Parker Hannifin. The table shows when SPP products are offsets.
UAV EMI Shielding for Drones
EMI shielding for drones and UAVs protects sensitive circuits against electromagnetic interference. Typically, these circuits are part of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that are housed within box-like enclosures.
Chomerics 6502 Alternative Resists Galvanic Corrosion
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies a nickel-aluminum silicone that provides EMI shielding, resists galvanic corrosion, and offers an offset to Chomerics 6502.
Meet SSP at The Gasket & Seals Show (Stand 712)
Special Silicone Products (SSP) will exhibit advanced elastomers at The Gasket & Seals Show in Amsterdam, Netherlands from March 19-20, 2025. Visit us at Stand 712 and meet Dominic Testo, Business Development Manager; Gary Falchi, Business Development Specialist; and Taylor Smith, Product Engineer. SSP makes EMI/RFI shielding elastomers, military and aerospace silicones, and other specialized […]
Silicones for Space Technology: Gasket Materials for Growing Markets
Silicones for space technology are enabling applications ranging from satellite services and space exploration to Earth observation, defense and security, and scientific research. From satellites and ground stations to rockets, spacecraft, and launch services, Tier 1 suppliers like Space X, Blue Origin, and the major defense contractors need silicone gaskets made from specialized materials. For […]
RFI Shielding Materials vs. EMI Shielding Materials
SSP makes EMI/RFI shielding silicones and fabricates EMI/RFI gaskets. What’s the difference between RFI shielding materials and EMI shielding materials? RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) materials and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) materials both serve to protect electronic devices from external interference or prevent devices from emitting unwanted signals. However, there are some distinctions between the two. RFI […]
EMI Shielding Comparison
Use the tables below for an EMI shielding comparison with electrically conductive silicones. EMI/RFI elastomers are shielding materials that combine the advantages of rubber with the electrical properties of metals. An inert, synthetic elastomer, silicone offers thermal stability over a wide temperature range along with resistance to ozone, water, and sunlight. When filled with tiny […]
What is a Conductive Seal?
SSP can make you a conductive seal from the EMI/RFI silicones that we manufacture. A conductive seal is a type of gasket or sealing material designed to allow electrical conductivity while maintaining an environmental or mechanical seal. These seals are particularly useful in enclosures or interfaces where grounding and shielding against EMI/RFI are necessary. Conductive […]