Product Description
Matrix (FIP) gasket solutions feature precision dispensing of conductive elastomers and silicones, guaranteeing engineers impeccable environmental sealing and EMI/RFI shielding. These solutions excel in demanding industries such as aerospace, electronics, and telecommunications, where maintaining IP-rated protection and electromagnetic interference control are paramount. With custom formulations, we offer optimal compression set properties, ensuring long-term reliability, and adherence to stringent industry standards, safeguarding sensitive electronic components from environmental contaminants and signal interference.
Value Added
Matrix adds substantial value as a Form-in-Place (FIP) gasket partner through its advanced fabricating and converting capabilities, enabling precise customization of gasket profiles and geometries. These capabilities optimize material utilization, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions for engineers. Matrix's technical expertise in FIP gasketing ensures consistent and reliable environmental sealing, EMI/RFI shielding, and mechanical protection, meeting the exacting demands of diverse engineering applications.
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1. Conductive Elastomer FIP Gaskets
- Description: Form-in-Place gaskets using conductive elastomers.
- Primary Benefit: Precise EMI/RFI shielding and environmental sealing, with excellent electrical conductivity for critical electronic enclosures.
2. Silicone FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets made from silicone materials.
- Primary Benefit: Excellent resistance to extreme temperatures, UV exposure, and environmental contaminants, ensuring reliable sealing.
3. Hybrid FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets combining multiple materials for enhanced performance.
- Primary Benefit: Offers a balanced solution, combining EMI/RFI shielding, environmental sealing, and mechanical durability.
4. Custom-Formulated FIP Materials
- Description: Tailored FIP materials to meet specific engineering requirements.
- Primary Benefit: Precision-engineered solutions, addressing unique challenges with optimal sealing and shielding properties.
5. Low Compression Force FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets requiring minimal compression force.
- Primary Benefit: Suitable for delicate components, reducing stress while maintaining reliable sealing and shielding.
6. High-Compression FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets designed for applications demanding substantial compression force.
- Primary Benefit: Ensures tight sealing and EMI/RFI protection in high-pressure or rugged environments.
7. Thermally Conductive FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets with enhanced thermal conductivity.
- Primary Benefit: Efficiently dissipates heat, crucial for thermal management in electronic enclosures.
8. UV-Resistant FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets formulated to withstand prolonged UV exposure.
- Primary Benefit: Maintains sealing and shielding properties in outdoor or UV-rich environments.
9. Chemically Resistant FIP Materials
- Description: FIP materials engineered for resistance to specific chemicals.
- Primary Benefit: Ensures compatibility with harsh chemical environments, critical in industrial applications.
10. High-Temperature FIP Gaskets
- Description: FIP gaskets engineered to withstand extreme heat.
- Primary Benefit: Maintains sealing and shielding effectiveness at elevated temperatures, ideal for demanding industrial and aerospace applications.
1. Electronics Enclosures:
- Problem: Ensuring EMI/RFI shielding and environmental sealing for sensitive electronic components.
- Solution: Conductive elastomer FIP gaskets, critical in aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial electronics.
2. Telecommunications Infrastructure:
- Problem: Protecting telecom equipment from electromagnetic interference and environmental factors.
- Solution: Silicone FIP gaskets, crucial for signal integrity and outdoor networking gear.
3. Aerospace and Avionics:
- Problem: Maintaining hermetic sealing and EMI/RFI protection in aircraft electronics.
- Solution: Custom-formulated FIP gaskets, essential in aerospace and avionics systems.
4. Automotive Electronics:
- Problem: Sealing control modules and sensors against moisture and contaminants.
- Solution: Low-compression FIP gaskets, ensuring delicate component protection in automotive applications.
5. Industrial Control Systems:
- Problem: Shielding sensitive automation electronics from harsh industrial conditions.
- Solution: High-compression FIP gaskets, providing rugged sealing in manufacturing plants.
6. Military and Defense Electronics:
- Problem: Ensuring EMI/RFI shielding, environmental sealing, and durability in defense systems.
- Solution: Hybrid FIP gaskets, critical for military electronics and communications.
7. Outdoor Electronics:
- Problem: Protecting equipment in outdoor environments with exposure to UV radiation and moisture.
- Solution: UV-resistant silicone FIP gaskets, ideal for outdoor enclosures.
8. High-Temperature Electronics:
- Problem: Managing heat in high-power electronic enclosures.
- Solution: Thermally conductive FIP gaskets, crucial for thermal management in industrial and automotive applications.
9. Chemical Processing Equipment:
- Problem: Sealing electrical connections in chemically aggressive environments.
- Solution: Chemically resistant FIP materials, ensuring compatibility in chemical processing industries.
10. Oil and Gas Instrumentation:
- Problem: Protecting electronics from harsh, corrosive conditions in oil and gas applications.
- Solution: Customized FIP gaskets, essential in offshore and drilling equipment.
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Consideration | Form-in-Place (FIP) | Die-Cutting | Extrusion |
Precision and Customization | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
Complexity of Geometries | Very Good | Very Good | Moderate |
Material Waste | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
Material Variety and Combinations | Good | Very Good | Good |
Compression Force Control | Good | Very Good | Good |
Complexity of Tooling | Good | Very Good | Good |
Environmental Sealing | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
EMI/RFI Shielding Performance | Very Good | Moderate | Moderate |
Cost Efficiency | Moderate | Very Good | Good |
Production Lead Time | Moderate | Very Good | Good |