EMI & RFI Shielding
EMI / RFI Shielding For Applications
EMI/RFI shielding protects electronic devices from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) that can disrupt their operation. These shielding processes use specialized materials and manufacturing techniques to create barriers that block or absorb unwanted electromagnetic signals, ensuring the proper functioning of sensitive electronic components.
Advantage Converting offers numerous EMI and RFI shielding manufacturing capabilities that can benefit a broad product range across various applications. Our team has extensive industry knowledge and decades of combined experience helping customers find the most practical and effective solutions for their conversion needs.
The Importance of EMI and RFI Shielding in Manufacturing
EMI and RFI shielding is crucial in manufacturing because it safeguards electronic components from interference to ensure reliability and proper functionality. Interference can disrupt electronic device performance by inducing unwanted electrical currents or voltages in the affected circuits, leading to signal distortion, data degradation, system malfunctions or even product failures.
By implementing an optimal shielding solution, manufacturers improve device performance, increase longevity and enhance overall product quality. These benefits lead to higher customer satisfaction and fewer product issues related to electromagnetic disturbances.
Various products require effective shielding to prevent electromagnetic or radio frequency interference from affecting performance and reliability. Several examples include:
- Medical equipment
- Smartphones
- Computers
- Automotive electronics
- Aerospace components
- Telecommunications systems
- Industrial machinery
- Consumer electronics
Our Manufacturing Capabilities
As a 3M Preferred Converter, Advantage Converting has access to 3M’s expertise, technical support and training in EMI/RFI shielding solutions. These resources help implement best practices using cutting-edge technologies and premium-grade materials. More importantly, recognition from a reputable brand like 3M ensures quality assurance and adherence to high standards in manufacturing processes.
Examples of our EMI/RFI shielding manufacturing processes include:
Laminating
Lamination processes enhance shielding by creating barriers and additional layers of protection that increase durability and overall effectiveness.
Slitting and Rewinding
Slitting and rewinding applications precisely cut and resize shielding materials to meet specification requirements for assembly and packaging.
Die Cutting
Die-cutting is critical in EMI/RFI shielding manufacturing because it allows for precise material customization to fit specific electronic components, ensuring the appropriate protection against interference.
Clean Room Manufacturing
Clean rooms provide a controlled environment for manufacturing, preventing particle contamination that could compromise shielding effectiveness.
Types of EMI and RFI Shielding Materials
Our experts can help you determine an optimized solution for your EMI and RFI shielding needs. Our long-lasting partnerships with 3M and other leading manufacturers give us access to a comprehensive selection of premium-grade shielding materials.
Materials like foils, tapes, rubber and foam are often effective EMI/RFI shielding solutions due to their properties that block or absorb interference. Conductive properties in foils and tapes create barriers that reflect or attenuate electromagnetic waves. Similarly, rubber and foam materials provide insulation and absorption to reduce the impact of EMI/RFI on electronic components. When properly applied, these materials help create shields that protect sensitive devices from external electromagnetic disturbances, ensuring their reliable operation in diverse environments.
Learn More About EMI and RFI Shielding Solutions With Advantage Converting
If you want to learn more about how our EMI and RFI shielding applications can benefit your products, the experts at Advantage Converting can assist you. We’ll work with you to help you succeed in every manufacturing phase, from product development and prototyping to quality control and final delivery. Contact us online today to learn more.
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FAQs
Q: When do I need a clean room?
Clean room manufacturing is primarily used when manufacturing sensitive materials that can be easily contaminated or affected by particles in the air. For example, at Advantage Converting, we have used our clean rooms to manufacture advanced wound care products, solar panel components, and vibration dampeners for the aerospace industry. However, a clean room can be used for any converted good. Our experts can work with you to determine clean room requirements for your project.
Q: What manufacturing processes does Advantage Converting perform in their clean rooms?
We can perform any manufacturing process in our clean rooms, including custom die cutting, laminating, slitting and rewinding, and roll-to-roll manufacturing.
Q: What is clean room manufacturing?
Clean room manufacturing is the use of an enclosed area with strict environmental controls to manufacture sensitive components. The controlled environment – or clean room – limits the presence of dust, airborne microbes, aerosol, and chemical vapors to prevent environmental contamination of sensitive components, such as those for medical, electronic, and aerospace applications.
Advantage Converting has multiple clean rooms that are available for all converted goods. Our clean rooms are certified as ISO 8 / Class 100,000 and ISO 7 / Class 10,000.