Why Are the Best Medical Grade Silicones Platinum-Cured?
SSP’s medical grade silicones are platinum cured for purity and comply with USP Class VI, FDA, and RoHS requirements. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies medical grade platinum-cured silicones in durometers ranging from 10 to 80 (Shore A). These ultra-clean, high-purity silicones are part of the SSP2390 series and meet stringent FDA CFR 177.2600, USP Class VI*, and […]
FDA Silicone Materials
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) makes FDA silicone materials for food contact and medical applications. SSP’s SSP2390 series of FDA silicones also meet USP Class VI and RoHS requirements. All SSP2390 materials are platinum-cured for low levels of extractables, potentially harmful substances that could leach out of a material. What is FDA Silicone? FDA silicone refers […]
Is an EMC Gasket an EMI Gasket?
The terms EMC gasket and EMI gasket are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings based on their scope in electromagnetic protection. Most gaskets used for EMI protection are called EMI gaskets, but when they are part of a design aimed at EMC compliance, they may be referred to as EMC gaskets. EMI […]
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 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 […]
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 […]