The lower frequencies produce non-ionizing radiation, while the higher frequencies produce ionizing radiation. As a result, high frequencies are more likely to cause problems and interfere with sensitive devices, while low frequencies are more likely to cause health problem concerns for individuals. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Spira Manufacturing Corporation
San Fernando, CA | 818-764-8222Spira Manufacturing Corp. offers the most reliable EMI gaskets & shielding for the electrical / electronic industries to meet required EMC/EMI shielding regulations.
Sealing Devices Inc.
Lancaster, NY | 716-684-7600Sealing Devices is a leading North American distributor and fabricator of EMI shielding products, including conductive elastomers, Soft-Shield® low closure force gasketing, windows, conductive adhesives, formed-in-place parts, vents and elastomers.
Captor Corporation
Tipp City, OH | 937-667-8484Established in 1965, Captor Corporation has been an industry leader offering high quality custom EMI filters. Our services use "off the shelf" parts, are faster and more affordable than our competitors. We also specialize in manufacturing low to medium volume jobs of circuit boards and cable harnesses. Contact us today for EMI/RMI filter solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements!
Seal Science, Inc.
Bethlehem, PA | 800-576-7325Seal Science, Inc. (SSI) is an industry leader in design engineering and precision manufacturing of materials and components for critical sealing applications and advanced technology systems. SSI provides cutting edge technological solutions for mechanical and electrical systems; including structural subsystem design, signature management and electromechanical interference (EMI) shielding products. Contact us for more information!
East Coast Shielding
Hackettstown, NJ | 908-227-6857East Coast Shielding manufactures and distributes EMI/RFI shielding materials. We offer conductive elastomers, wire, shield strips, wire mesh, air ventilated panels, EMI gaskets and more. Call us today so we can talk one-on-one to ensure that your EMI shielding needs are met.
Co-NETIC® Braided Sleeving - Magnetic Shield Corp.Some examples of sensitive devices that may require EMF protection at high frequencies include communication devices such as cell phones, security systems, wireless Internet, radios, baby monitors, televisions and computers. Devices for wireless communication are particularly at risk.
At low frequencies, sensitive devices such as plug-in devices, pendants, power lines, building wiring and tabletop products will most require EMF protection. A few examples of health problems that research has shown to be connected to low frequency EMF exposure include childhood leukemia, adult cancer, chronic pain, fatigue, nausea and headaches.
The two different frequency levels of EMF act in distinct ways. High frequency EMF behave in much the same way as light beams, in that they do not bend but reflect off of surfaces instead.
At these frequencies, typically above 300kHZ, electric fields and magnetic fields cease to be separate entities and become combined to form electromagnetic fields. Low frequency EMF, on the other hand, behaves quite differently. At these frequencies, which are below 300kHZ, the electric fields and the magnetic fields remain separate.
Instead of acting like light beams, these frequencies behave much more live sound waves. That is, like sound waves these frequencies will bend around corners and quickly become distorted when reflected. As a result, these frequencies are much easier to block than high frequency EMF because they typically travel straight from the source to the closest ground. There are many different methods in which the harmful effects of both of these types of EMF can be prevented.
Some typically EMF protection products include shields, filters, gaskets and enclosures. One of the most common materials used to make these products is Mu Metal, which is a nickel-iron alloy that is 77% nickel, 15% iron and a small amount of both copper and molybdenum. Alternate materials include Molybdenum permalloy, Sendut, Hipernom, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin and supermalloy.