EMI Insulating & Shielding Materials

EMI stands for electromagnetic interference. Electromagnetic energy can come from many sources and without proper protection, can result in the failure of certain electrical systems. EMI shielding gaskets can protect electronic systems against electromagnetic interference.

To achieve proper EMI shielding, a product typically needs to use a certain amount of metal. Common metals used as EMI shielding materials include silver, aluminum and copper.

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Electrically Conductive Silicone & Fluorosilicone

This is probably the most common and widely used EMI shielding material. These products offer the benefits of silicone (high operating temp, thermal stability, flame retardant, good chemical resistance) with added metal particles to create EMI protection.

Solid Silicone used to create EMI Shielding

Silver

Extremely conductive, but high cost

Carbon black

Generally least expensive, but less shielding effectiveness than graphite or silver

Silver-plated aluminum

Very conductive, but less cost than pure silver

Fabric Reinforced EMI silicone

In certain instances, conductive silicone products can also be provided with a fabric layer insert that provides further EMI protection as well as added stability.

Silver-plated copper

Very conductive, but less cost than pure silver

Nickel-plated graphite

Moderate shielding at less cost than silver products

Conductive PSA

Depending on the application, we can supply a conductive adhesive on one of both sides of a part. Both acrylic and rubber options exist for conductive PSA.

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Sponge Rubber Material

Certain applications require the use of a softer material than solid silicone. In these cases, products are made with silicone sponge or other sponge rubber and other metal additives. These products can be used in circuit boards or other applications where compression is needed or air gaps are a concern.

Copper, Silver & Aluminum Foils

Sometimes these metals are offered by themselves in very thin forms as an EMI material. These materials are directed for specific EMI shielding purposes. They can be offered alone or used as a wrap to enclose sponge rubber or other material.