At Vanguard Products Corporation, we design and manufacture advanced EMI shielding gaskets that protect sensitive electronics from harmful interference. These components create a conductive barrier along seams, doors, and panel openings, completing a Faraday cage that keeps devices compliant with strict global EMC standards while maintaining reliable performance, all while providing superior moisture and dust sealing.
For more than 40 years, Vanguard has partnered with engineers across aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets to solve complex shielding challenges. As electronic systems grow smaller, faster, and more powerful, the need for dependable EMI shielding technology has only increased. Our team delivers custom solutions and expert guidance to help you integrate the right materials and designs into your products, ensuring durability, compliance, and peace of mind.
Design Process of EMI Shielding
Successful EMI shielding starts with thoughtful design. At Vanguard, we collaborate closely with customers to understand each application’s operating environment, performance goals, and regulatory requirements.
We consider factors such as electrical conductivity, thermal range, compression forces, chemical exposure, and environmental sealing to help you select the best shielding materials and gasket configuration. By incorporating analytical tools and decades of experience, we help reduce electronic noise, prevent emissions, and ensure products meet stringent EMC standards.
Key design goals include:
- Preventing interference: Shielding reduces emissions that could disrupt nearby equipment.
- Enhancing performance: Effective shielding improves signal integrity and reduces noise.
- Ensuring compliance: EMI shielding helps manufacturers meet global EMC regulations, opening access to international markets.
Our design support helps customers confidently integrate EMI shielding techniques into their devices from the start, avoiding costly redesigns or delays.
Manufacturing Processes for EMI Shielding Gaskets
Vanguard manufactures EMI shielding gaskets using multiple processes to meet different design, tolerance, and application needs:
Extruded EMI Shielding Gaskets
Vanguard extrudes EMI shielding gaskets into different shapes to suit varied designs. The conductive outer layer of our dual elastomer Ultra-Vanshield product improves shielding effectiveness while providing superior mechanical properties.
Extruded, Cut, And Bonded EMI Shielding Gaskets
Vanguard is able to take our extruded products and form them into rings, frames, and all sorts of custom converted formats.
Molded EMI Shielding Gaskets
We produce EMI shielding gaskets using molding to achieve intricate shapes and pathways not possible with cutting or extrusion. This method supports complex designs while minimizing material waste.
Die-Cut EMI Shielding Gaskets
Die-cutting stamps gaskets from conductive elastomer sheets, typically silicone. It’s fast, consistent, and cost-effective for simple shapes and high-volume runs.
Waterjet-Cut EMI Shielding Gaskets
A high-pressure stream of water mixed with abrasive grit cuts cleanly through elastomers, foams, or metals. This method is ideal for harder materials and precise corners without causing heat distortion.
CNC and Digital Cutting
Computer-controlled cutting equipment follows programmed patterns to produce detailed gasket designs with tight tolerances. This process works well for custom parts and intricate geometries.
Applications of EMI Shielding Gaskets
Because electromagnetic noise can compromise electronics across many sectors, Vanguard provides standard and custom EMI shielding gaskets for a wide range of industries and applications, including:
- Aerospace and defense systems
- Medical devices and healthcare equipment
- Automotive
- Telecommunications and IT infrastructure
- Industrial automation and machinery
- Mass transit and rail systems
- Consumer electronics
Our team helps match the right gasket solution to each environment, ensuring lasting protection, safety, and compliance.
Reach Out to Vanguard Products To Learn More
Protecting electronic systems from electromagnetic interference requires more than standard components. Vanguard provides advanced EMI shielding gaskets designed for your specific needs. With more than 40 years of EMI shielding experience, our team combines engineering knowledge, material expertise, and proven manufacturing methods to deliver reliable shielding solutions.
Contact us to learn more about our EMI shielding technology, or request a consultation to discuss your application with our expert team.