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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.


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


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    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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