Three Predictions for Advanced Materials in 2024
What were SSP’s most popular products of 2023? And what do last year’s lessons tell us about 2024? It’s impossible to predict the future, but here are some predictions for the year ahead based on what we learned over the last 12 months. Whether you’re an engineer, a buyer, or a fabricator, you’ll want to […]
Faces of SSP: Gary Falchi Promoted to Business Development Specialist
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) continues to grow as we meet global demand for innovative elastomers. Recently, our Ballston Spa, New York company promoted Gary Falchi to Business Development Specialist. Gary Joined SSP in December 2017 as a Production Engineer and was promoted to Product Development Engineer in August 2022. In his new role, Gary will […]
Faces of SSP: Meet Anoulack Roback and Ree Beers
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) salutes Anoulack Roback (Right) and Ree Beers (Left) for their hard work and many contributions to our fast-growing company. Anoulack’s job title is Senior Accountant, but that’s just one of several hats she’s wearing during her twentieth year with SSP. Ree’s job title is Accounting Clerk, but she’s also taken on […]
SSP Prepares for Potential PFAS Restrictions
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly called PFAS, are a category of widely used chemicals with components that break down very slowly over time. They are often called “forever chemicals” because once they are in the environment they tend to stay there. PFAS can be found in a wide range of consumer products like waterproof […]
Flash Cut EMI Gaskets
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) flash cuts EMI gaskets from the EMI/RFI shielding silicones that we make at our ISO 9001:2015 facility. We can supply you standard or custom products, and in lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) than you can get elsewhere. What are Flash Cut EMI Gaskets? Flash cut EMI gaskets use CNC equipment to cut […]
Die Cut EMI Gaskets
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) die cuts EMI gaskets from the EMI/RFI shielding silicones that we make at our ISO 9001:2015 facility. We can supply you standard or custom products, and in lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) than you can get elsewhere. What are Die Cut EMI Gaskets? Die cut EMI gaskets are cut into specific shapes […]
Molded EMI Gaskets
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) molds EMI gaskets from the EMI/RFI shielding silicones that we make at our ISO 9001:2015 facility. We can supply you standard or custom products, and in lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) than you can get elsewhere. What are Molded EMI Gaskets? Molded EMI gaskets are produced using compression molding, a process […]
Five Lessons from Silicone Expo USA 2023
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) recently attended Silicone Expo USA 2023, a tradeshow and conference for the entire silicone industry. For the second year in a row, the event was held in Detroit, Michigan, a clear acknowledgment of the importance of silicone rubber to the automotive industry. Silicone is vital for many other applications as well, […]
Custom Silicone Products
SSP fabricates custom silicone products from the EMI silicones and fluorosilicones we make. Find EMI O-rings and die cut, flash cut, and molded EMI gaskets. Made in USA. EMI shielding products are fabricated from electrically conductive silicones and fluorosilicones that protect electronics and electrical equipment against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The base elastomer seals out the […]
RoHS Silicone Materials for Medical Gaskets
SSP makes RoHS compliant silicone materials for medical gaskets. These ultra-clean, ultra-pure elastomers meet USP Class VI requirements. Many gasket fabricators want to enter the medical marketplace or increase their sales to manufacturers of medical devices and equipment. Market research can be challenging, however, and some companies may believe – incorrectly – that all medical […]