Thank You, Paul DiCaprio: A Career That Shaped SSP
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
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
Summary: This article explains how to select USP Class VI silicones from Specialty Silicone Products (SSP). Our SSP2390 family of elastomers is platinum-cured for high purity.