Gel Rope Gaskets from Resin Designs
Flexible, conformable EMI shielding for rugged environments
Resin Designs offers advanced gel rope gaskets engineered to meet the demanding requirements of today’s high-performance electronic systems. These gaskets feature a unique gel-based core that provides superior conformability and consistent EMI sealing, even when installed on irregular or uneven surfaces. This specialized formulation ensures long-term reliability and performance in environments where traditional gasket materials may fall short.
Product Features & Benefits
Resin Designs gel rope gaskets deliver effective EMI and RFI shielding across a broad range of frequencies. Their flexible and resilient construction enables them to conform precisely to mating surfaces, helping to maintain continuous contact and shielding integrity. Designed to endure harsh environmental conditions, these shielding gaskets withstand wide temperature fluctuations, mechanical vibrations, and exposure to moisture or contaminants. They also offer low compression set, ensuring they retain their shape and function over time, even after repeated use. The gel composition further contributes to vibration damping, which is crucial in mechanically dynamic environments.
Specifications
These gel rope gaskets are available in a variety of cross-sectional profiles, including round, D-shaped, and rectangular forms, to suit different sealing needs. They typically provide shielding effectiveness greater than 90 dB at 1 GHz and have an electrical resistivity of less than 0.01 ohm-cm. Operational temperature range spans from -55°C to +125°C, with a compression set of less than 10% after 22 hours at 100°C. All products are RoHS and REACH compliant, confirming their safety and environmental responsibility.
Part Numbers & Datasheets
A range of part numbers is available to match specific application requirements. Examples include GT-RP-0312, GT-RP-0625, and GT-RP-1250. Each part number corresponds to distinct dimensions and configurations. Detailed technical data and application guidelines can be found in the downloadable datasheet for the GT-RP Series.
Applications
Resin Designs gel rope gaskets are relied upon in various industries where robust EMI shielding and environmental sealing are critical. In military and aerospace standards settings, they safeguard sensitive electronics within rugged enclosures exposed to mechanical and thermal extremes. Telecommunications infrastructure benefits from their use in outdoor and high-vibration environments, such as base stations and RF equipment. They are also ideal for industrial control systems and electronic assemblies that require long-lasting protection from interference and environmental degradation.
Installation Guidelines
These gaskets are designed for compression-only applications and function best between flat, clean mating surfaces. Optional adhesive backings are available to assist with positioning and installation. For optimal performance, surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly before application, and care should be taken not to overstretch or over-compress the gasket during installation. KraFAB.com is a contracted supplier of Resin Designs products and offers technical assistance and product support to ensure successful integration into your assembly processes. For procurement or guidance, contact KraFAB directly.
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Related Products
Complementary EMI shielding products available from Resin Designs include conductive grounding & elastomer gaskets, EMI shielding sheets and tapes, and thermal interface materials.
These components can be used together to develop complete shielding and thermal management solutions tailored to specific application needs.