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New Gasket Design for EMI Shielded Honeycomb Vents Said to Improve Performance

PLYMOUTH, Mass.--Tech-Etch has introduced a new Continuous Integrated Gasket that is designed for shielding honeycomb vents and is reported to offer improved performance, reduced cost, and fast production time.

According to Tech-Etch, continuous lengths of the high-performance BeCu gaskets are mechanically installed under the inner perimeter of the vent's aluminum extrusion frame. Cost is reduced because no tooling is required to manufacture and attach the gasket to the honeycomb vents. After completion, the entire vent system is plated as one piece. As a result, all honeycomb cells, the BeCu integrated gaskets, and the frame are joined to increase conductivity and shielding effectiveness. The efficient mechanical production method has reduced lead times, the company says.

Tech-Etch (www.tech-etch.com) manufactures custom and standard EMI shielded honeycomb vents and filters. These filters are said to have strong, lightweight aluminum frames with various media options.