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 […]
MIL-DTL-83528/4 EMI Connector Gaskets
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]