| Chomerics manufactures a dual performance extruded gasket in one simple design. By a seam vulcanization process, CHO-SEAL or CHO-SIL conductive elastomers are extruded in parallel with non-conductive elastomers to proved EMI shielding and corrosion protection from one gasket. The outer, non-conductive gasket acts as an extra environmental seal to keep moisture away from the conductive gasket/flange interface. This prevents corrosion of the mating flange in marine or airborne environments. Co-extruded gaskets are also cost-effective, as they permit the use of existing flange designs and provide for gasket attachment via a less expensive non-conductive elastomer. A similar two gasket shielding system requires a costly double groove flange design. Typical examples of effective co-extruded gaskets include commercial and military communications equipment, rack mounted cabinetry, and aircraft doors and panels. These applications vary in required shielding performance. Each Chomerics co-extruded gasket is engineered in to match the geometric constraints, closure requirements and shielding performance demanded by the application.Information provided by Chomerics |
