EMI and RFI shielding materials

EMI and RFI shielding materials

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  • Our range of RFI & EMI shielding materials

    Radiated Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) are a critical problem in the design and manufacture of wirelessly transmitting electronic devices.

    Virtually all of the most versatile and satisfactory shielding solutions available to a designer are obtainable from Parafix, including shielding tapes, absorbers, foams, mesh, vent panels and board level shields. Learn more below or watch our EMI shielding video.

    • Electrically conductive tapes
      Electrically conductive tapes
    • EMI and RFI shielding tapes
      EMI and RFI shielding tapes
    • Microwave absorbers
      Microwave absorbers
    • Metallised fabric materials
      Metallised fabric materials
    • Fabric over foam
      Fabric over foam
    • Conductive elastomers
      Conductive elastomers
    • Vent panels
      Vent panels
    • Board level shields
      Board level shields
    • Fingerstock
      Fingerstock
    • Knitted wire mesh
      Knitted wire mesh
    • Spring contacts
      Spring contacts

  • Search EMI shielding materials

    Browse through our range of RFI and EMI shielding materials below for more detailed information and product data sheets. If you would like to ask us a question about any of these products, simply click on “add to wish list” and the product details can be added to a contact form once you’re ready to get in touch. You can also send these details to yourself or a colleague.


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    Any data provided relates to values typically generated when measuring these materials, and is offered as a guide to material selection. However it is not guaranteed and the user is responsible for evaluating the suitability of a product for the application it is intended for. Some test methods may vary, please refer to data sheet or call for assistance.

    Title Adhesive Carrier Colour Electrical resistance (Ω) Manufacturer / SOS Max. short temp (˚C) Min. temp (˚C) Shielding Effectiveness @GHz(dB) Thickness (mm)
    Laird BMI-S-103 Laird BMI-S-103 3 None CRS tin Silver N/A Laird No data 60 2.54
    3Mâ„¢ AG2300 3Mâ„¢ AG2300 3 Acrylic Silver coated fabric Silver 0.005 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.1
    3Mâ„¢ AL25BT 3Mâ„¢ AL25BT 3 Acrylic Aluminium foil Silver 0.01 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.06
    3Mâ„¢ AL25DC 3Mâ„¢ AL25DC 3 Acrylic Aluminium foil Silver 0.035 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.08
    3Mâ„¢ AL36FR 3Mâ„¢ AL36FR 3 Acrylic Polyester / aluminium foil Black >0.02 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.06
    3Mâ„¢ AL36NC 3Mâ„¢ AL36NC 3 Acrylic Polyester / aluminium foil Silver No data 3Mâ„¢ No data 65 0.07
    3Mâ„¢ AL39UL 3Mâ„¢ AL39UL 3 Acrylic Polyester / aluminium foil Black 0.1 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.06
    Laird BMIC-001 Laird BMIC-001 3 None Beryllium copper Copper N/A Laird No data No data No data
    Laird BMIC-010-2 Laird BMIC-010-2 3 None Tin Silver N/A Laird No data No data No data
    3Mâ„¢ AB5050SHF 3Mâ„¢ AB5050SHF 3 Acrylic Polymer resin Grey No data 3Mâ„¢ -25 No data 0.5
    Laird BMI-S-203 Laird BMI-S-203 3 None CRS tin Silver N/A Laird No data 60 5.08
    3Mâ„¢ CN3190 3Mâ„¢ CN3190 3 Acrylic Nickel on copper-plated PET Grey 0.05 3Mâ„¢ No data 70 0.1
    3Mâ„¢ CN3490 3Mâ„¢ CN3490 3 Acrylic Nickel on copper-plated PET Grey 0.05 3Mâ„¢ No data 65 0.07
    3Mâ„¢ CN4190 3Mâ„¢ CN4190 3 Acrylic Nickel on copper-plated PET Grey 0.05 3Mâ„¢ No data 70 0.12
    3Mâ„¢ CN4490 3Mâ„¢ CN4490 3 Acrylic Nickel on copper-plated PET Grey 0.05 3Mâ„¢ No data 65 0.05
    3Mâ„¢ CU35C 3Mâ„¢ CU35C 3 Acrylic Copper foil Copper 0.005 3Mâ„¢ No data No data 0.07
    Laird MaxAirâ„¢ vent Laird MaxAirâ„¢ vent 3 None Copper-plated polycarbonate Copper N/A Laird N/A 115 6.35
    3Mâ„¢ X-7001 3Mâ„¢ X-7001 3 Acrylic Copper-plated PET Copper 0.015 3Mâ„¢ -40 60 0.16
    Laird 3050-113 Laird 3050-113 N/A None Nylon ripstop Copper N/A Laird No data 60 0.13
    3Mâ„¢ 1170 3Mâ„¢ 1170 1 Acrylic Aluminium foil Silver 0.01 3Mâ„¢ -40 75 0.08
    3Mâ„¢ 1181 3Mâ„¢ 1181 1 Acrylic Copper foil Copper 0.005 3Mâ„¢ No data 80 0.07
    3Mâ„¢ 1182 3Mâ„¢ 1182 3 Acrylic Copper foil Copper 0.01 3Mâ„¢ No data 85 0.09
    3Mâ„¢ 1245 3Mâ„¢ 1245 1 Acrylic Copper foil Copper 0.001 3Mâ„¢ No data 85 0.1
    3Mâ„¢ 1345 3Mâ„¢ 1345 3 Acrylic Tin-plated copper foil Silver 0.001 3Mâ„¢ -40 95 0.1
    Laird 4245 Laird 4245 3 None Various Various N/A Laird -40 >100 1
    Laird 4584 Laird 4584 3 None Various Various N/A Laird -40 >100 1
    3Mâ„¢ 9703 3Mâ„¢ 9703 2 Acrylic None Clear No data 3Mâ„¢ -40 No data 0.05
    3Mâ„¢ 9713 3Mâ„¢ 9713 3 Acrylic None No data 3Mâ„¢ No data 0.09
    Laird 0077-010-04 Laird 0077-010-04 3 None Beryllium copper Silver N/A Laird No data 120 Various
    Laird 0097-505-03 Laird 0097-505-03 3 No data Beryllium copper Gold No data Laird No data 108 Various
    3Mâ„¢ 1115B 3Mâ„¢ 1115B 3 Acrylic Aluminium foil Silver 6.5 3Mâ„¢ -40 120 0.15
    3Mâ„¢ 2191FR 3Mâ„¢ 2191FR 3 Acrylic Nickel on copper-plated PET Silver 0.003 3Mâ„¢ No data 62 0.14
    Laird 3055-233 Laird 3055-233 N/A None Polyester ripstop Grey N/A Laird No data >50 0.18
    Laird 8300-0038-44 Laird 8300-0038-44 3 None Tin-plated steel Silver N/A Laird -75 115 0.5
    Laird 8300-0050-43 Laird 8300-0050-43 3 None Aluminium Silver N/A Laird -75 115 0.5
    3Mâ„¢ AB5010 3Mâ„¢ AB5010 3 Acrylic Polymer resin Grey No data 3Mâ„¢ -25 No data 0.1

  • EMI shielding materials in action

    Read through our projects to find relevant, real-life examples of the powerful problem solving capabilities of our EMI shielding materials. Browse all case studies to learn more about custom die-cut components and our tape converting capabilities.


  • Customising your materials

    Utilising the latest converting technologies, we can customise your EMI shielding materials to create convenient and easy to handle components. Customising your material offers a number of benefits, including cost savings and enhanced product design. Whatever your needs, we have the experience and capabilities to provide a complete solution, from design and prototyping to full production and automated assembly.

    • Die-cutting
      Die-cutting
    • Slitting
      Slitting
    • Laser cutting
      Laser cutting
    • Guillotining
      Guillotining
    • Laminating
      Laminating
    • Bespoke presentations
      Bespoke presentations
    • X/Y axis plotter
      X/Y axis plotter
    • Rapid prototyping
      Rapid prototyping
    • Clean room manufacturing
      Clean room manufacturing
    • Automation solutions
      Automation solutions
    • R&D
      R&D
    • Computer Aided Design
      Computer Aided Design
    • Contract converting
      Contract converting
    • Part tolerances
      Part tolerances

  • Learn more

    To learn more about our RFI and EMI shielding products and their uses, browse through our range of interesting and relevant videos, news and other media.

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    • Five tips for designing converted components
      Five tips for designing converted components
    • 3M skin vs. stainless steel
      3M skin vs. stainless steel
    • 3Mâ„¢ EMI solutions
      3M™ EMI solutions
    • Adhesives Research electrically conductive products
      Adhesives Research electrically conductive products
    • Laird conductive fabric over foam
      Laird conductive fabric over foam
    • Laird EMI solutions
      Laird EMI solutions
    • Laird Fingerstock
      Laird Fingerstock
    • Laird knitted wire mesh conductive gaskets
      Laird knitted wire mesh conductive gaskets
    • Laird metallised conductive fabric products
      Laird metallised conductive fabric products
    • Rotary Laser Arrives to Parafix
      Rotary Laser Arrives to Parafix
    • Automated assembly capabilities
      Automated assembly capabilities
    • EMI and RFI Shielding Products
      EMI and RFI Shielding Products