Design Guide for Corrosion Control

EMI shielding gaskets are commonly made from metal because of all the advantages it offers. This does not mean, however, that there are no flaws. Knowing the correct EMI Gaskets for your application is very beneficial.

All metal is subject to some form of corrosion because metals have an innate tendency to react either electrochemically or chemically with their environments to form compounds that are stable in the environment.

When it comes to electrical design and engineering, four general environments must always be considered. These four include:

Controlled Environment (Class A): enclosed environments that have HVAC and humidity controls, which generally consists of an indoor, hospitable exposure.

Uncontrolled Environment (Class B): this class indicates that humidity and temperature are not controlled. Items are exposed to humidity reaching 100% with the occasional wetting.

ypically, class B refers to either outdoor exposure or exposure in uncontrolled warehouses.

Marine Environments (Class C): for shipboard exposure and land exposure that is within 2-miles of saltwater.

Space Environment (Class D): This class is best for high radiation and high vacuum functions.

Knowing the best class of protection can be difficult. Our team can answer the hard questions that you cannot to help you save time and money. Call us today for more information on design and corrosion control.

EMI Shielding

• EMI and Consumer Products
  Sources of EMI and RFI come from human-made and natural sources, although human-made EMI amounts for a substantial amount of the problem.
• Spliced and Molded EMI Shielding Gaskets
• Popular Materials for EMI Shields and Gaskets
• Manufacturing Options for EMI Shielding