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 […]
Visit SSP at MD&M West (Booth #834)
Special Silicone Products (SSP) will exhibit at MD&M West from February 4-6, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. SSP makes advanced silicone materials and products for a range of industries, including medical, military, aerospace, and electronics. Visit SSP in Booth #834 (Exhibit Halls A – E) and meet Kevin Wickert, Sales and […]
Which EMI Shielding Silicones Do You Need?
SSP makes a variety of EMI shielding silicones. On our website, you’ll find them under the Products menu and the EMI/RFI Shielding Elastomers category. Then, look for these subcategories. MIL-DTL-83528 QPL Certified Corrosion Resistant Low Shore A/Soft Fuel and Solvent Resistant Low Outgassing Most Conductive Flame Retardant Reinforced Most-Cost Effective Non-Silicone Based SSP’s EMI shielding silicones […]
Three Things We’re Focused on in 2025
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is focused on lighting fast response times, in-depth customer education, and creative cost-saving ideas in 2025. Whether you’ve worked with us in the past or are learning about us for the first time, the things we’re focused on this year are all designed to help make your business better. Lightning-Fast Response […]
Manufacturing Memes: Happy Pre-Holidays from SSP
Happy Holidays from SSP! We hope you’re enjoying this pre-holiday season as well. Sometimes you have to work especially hard so that you can take some time off. If you’re rushing around like crazy today, you know that manufacturing comes with some stress. Here at SSP, we’re especially grateful for everyone’s contributions. The same hard-working […]
How SSP Supplies Its Vast Line of Silicones
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies hundreds of silicone formulations and compounds. We make our own elastomers and offer the following types of materials. EMI/RFI Shielding Elastomers Military and Aerospace Silicones Fluorosilicones Space-Grade Silicones USP Class VI Medical Silicones Custom Silicones SSP supplies uncured materials for compression molding and cured materials for gasket cutting. Keep reading […]
Fluorosilicones from SSP
SSP makes fluorosilicones for EMI shielding and supplies these elastomers are sheets, rolls, and ready-to-mold compounds. SSP also makes fluorosilicones for non-EMI military and aerospace applications. Fluorosilicones are silicone-based elastomers that contain fluorine additions for improved oil and fuel resistance. Like other silicone compounds, they exhibit excellent stability over a wide range of temperatures, typically […]
Conductive Silicones: Electrically Conductive vs. Thermally Conductive
Conductive silicones are silicone-based elastomers that conduct heat, electricity, or both heat and electricity. These compounds contain special fillers and are available as ready-to-fabricate materials or ready-to-install products. Unlike standard silicones, which are naturally insulating, conductive silicones can carry heat and/or electricity. Applications include aerospace, defense, electronics, electrical vehicles (EVs), and battery energy storage systems […]
Industry Insights from Electronica 2024
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) attended Electronica, the world’s largest event for the electronics industry, in Munich, Germany, from November 12th to 15th, 2024. SSP’s Dominic Testo, Business Development Manager, and Gary Falchi, Business Development Specialist, joined 3,480 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors for a multi-day tradeshow that happens just once every two years. At Electronica 2024, […]