Parker Chomerics family of SOFT-SHIELD electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding gaskets are designed for EMI shielding and grounding applications that do not require a weather seal. Ideal as an economical low-compression force solution, the SOFT-SHIELD brand consists of two types of gaskets:
- Conductive fabric wrapped around non-conductive low-density foam: Commonly referred to as “Fabric Over Foam” these gaskets are available in strip form and a variety of catalog and custom profiles.
- Silver-plated fibers knitted into low-density foam: These products are made in sheet form and are die-cut into custom shapes.
Product Features and Benefits:
- Economical price
- Low compression force
- High Shielding effectiveness
- No degradation of shielding effectiveness after 10,000+ deflection cycles or after accelerated aging
- Ideal for commercial electronic enclosures, medical electronics, and other general industrial applications
- Available in many different standard shapes and sizes, with custom profiles also possible
Which Is Best for You?
There are many choices when it comes to SOFT-SHIELD gaskets from Parker Chomerics. Is compression set a concern? Is the application in sheer? What shielding requirements do you have? Hight temperature concerns? Is it just a grounding application? Or perhaps you have green initiatives you need to meet. You'll find a SOFT-SHIELD solution for just about any shielding need.
This article was produced by Parker Chomerics. JHC Specialised Solutions are the exclusive authorised distributor for Parker Chomerics in Australia and New Zealand. Should you require any further information or wish to discuss a customised solution for your application, please contact JHC on +61 2 9531 7905 or sales@jhcss.com.au