Matrix supplies connector gasket options for the joint between a panel mounted connector and the surrounding equipment surface. In an EMI-sensitive enclosure, a conductive gasket can contribute to electrical contact at that boundary. Our connector gasket offering includes material and supplied-shape support for suitable applications.
A small interface around the connector
A connector opening interrupts the enclosure surface. The flange, mounting holes and surrounding panel define a contact area with a particular shape. A gasket for this location follows that geometry while serving the intended sealing or conductive function.
Conductive elastomer gaskets bring a material option to the interface where electrical continuity is required. Parker Chomerics documents CHO-SEAL conductive elastomer connector gasket applications, including D-subminiature configurations. The material construction and connector pattern determine the specific part; a shared connector family name does not make every gasket interchangeable.
A converted part around a defined footprint
Matrix offers die cutting and gasket fabrication for suitable engineered materials. The connector footprint gives that converting work a clear purpose: a part shaped around the opening and its attachment features. Standard and custom requirements can be reviewed around the actual installation.
The choice also depends on the mating surfaces and the function required at the joint. Some applications need environmental sealing, some need electrical contact, and others involve both. Matrix can assist with material selection and samples without assuming that every gasket construction provides every function.
Material support at the enclosure boundary
We distribute third-party engineered materials and fabricate suitable gasket formats. The original manufacturer remains the source of the material formulation and its documented properties. Matrix connects that material choice with the interface shape and the part format supplied to the equipment build.
For a panel connector requiring a conductive gasket, contact Matrix to discuss the flange pattern, mating surfaces and required material function. We can review suitable options for a defined connector interface.
