Get Hands-On with Advanced Silicone Materials
How many advanced silicone materials have you seen? With SSP’s new touch brochure, you can see and hold samples of 22 different elastomers at the
How many advanced silicone materials have you seen? With SSP’s new touch brochure, you can see and hold samples of 22 different elastomers at the
Paul DiCaprio, former President of Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), has retired after a distinguished 21-year career with our company. Paul joined SSP in June 2005
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) has reduced its lead times for electrically conductive silicone extrusions to just 3 to 4 weeks. That’s significantly shorter than the
Key Takeaways What is a conductive silicone elastomer? A conductive silicone elastomer is an engineered material that blends a flexible silicone or fluorosilicone polymer matrix
When elastomeric seals and gaskets come into contact with aggressive fluids—such as JP-8 jet fuel, Skydrol, or synthetic hydraulic fluids—one of the most common causes
When specifying seals, gaskets, and elastomeric components for defense and aerospace applications, standard commercial-grade silicones often fall short. Military platforms operate under severe environmental conditions,
When designing seals, gaskets, or O-rings for aggressive chemical environments, selecting the proper elastomer often comes down to two heavyweights: Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) and Fluorocarbon (FKM).
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) fabricates EMI gaskets for military electronics that need to meet MIL-DTL-83528 requirements for shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The Defense Logistics
EMI Shielding for Enclosure Gaskets Dominic Testo Business Development Manager Specialty Silicone Products Note: This content originally appeared in the December 2025 edition of Rubber
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) makes spec-grade military silicones and fluorosilicones that are engineered for mission-critical applications. At our Made in USA manufacturing facility in Ballston
Aeroderivative turbines are derived from aircraft engines and adapted for ground-based or marine use. They’re used for power generation, marine propulsion, and to drive compressors
Counter-UAS systems protect military assets, critical infrastructure, and civilian populations from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone swarms. They include electronic warfare (EW) platforms that