Each SOFT-SHIELD 5000 Series gasket consists of an electrically conductive fabric jacket over a highly compressible urethane foam core. The nickel-plated, woven nylon rip-stop jacket is selfterminating when cut. Chosen for its excellent compressibility, the foam core typically requires less than 1 lb/in (0.175 N/mm) closure force, making it especially useful for thin-walled plastic enclosures. Standard pressure-sensitive adhesive attachment tape (PSA) makes SOFT-SHIELD 5000 Series gaskets a user-friendly and cost-effective design solution.
Every profile in the SOFT-SHIELD 5000 Series can be provided in a General Duty version or a UL 94V-0 rated version, as needed, with no difference in performance.
Features
- Choice of General Duty or UL 94V-0 rated versions
- Typically require < 1 lb/in (0.175 N/mm) closure force – 5 times lower than other gaskets
- > 90 dB attenuation from 20 MHz to 10 GHz
- Asymmetrical profiles, as well as “C”, “V”, “P”, “D” shapes
- No performance degradation after 10,000 compression cycles
- Wide release liner for easy removal
- Kiss-cut parts on release sheets for easy “peel-and-stick”
- grounding applications
- Self-terminating jacket – no sharp edges
- Tested to Bellcore GR-64-Core Airborne Contaminants requirements
- Custom lengths, custom profiles
- Cost-effective
- Alternative to BeCu fingerstock
- Pick and place installation
- Technical application support
- Global distributor/fabricator network
- Application-ready custom parts (die-cut, spliced, etc.)
Note: Compression/deflection curves are typical. Dimensions shown do not include PSA thickness (0.005 inch typically). Actual size shown with PSA strip. All SOFT-SHIELD 5000 Series profiles can be supplied in either General Duty or UL 94V-0 rated versions.
Item # |
Jacket Type |
PSA Tape Backing |
Gasket Service Rating |
Profile Number |
Height |
Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82-111-74039 82-111-74039/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74039 | Height N/A 0.020 in0.50 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
| 82-111-74020 82-111-74020/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74020 | Height N/A 0.039 in1.00 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
| 82-111-74003 82-111-74003/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74003 | Height N/A 0.039 in1.00 mm | Width N/A 0.197 in5.00 mm |
| 82-111-74038 82-111-74038/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74038 | Height N/A 0.039 in1.00 mm | Width N/A 0.275 in7.00 mm |
| 82-111-74004 82-111-74004/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74004 | Height N/A 0.039 in1.00 mm | Width N/A 0.394 in10.00 mm |
| 82-111-74035 82-111-74035/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74035 | Height N/A 0.059 in1.50 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
| 82-111-74040 82-111-74040/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74040 | Height N/A 0.062 in1.60 mm | Width N/A 0.200 in5.00 mm |
| 82-111-74002 82-111-74002/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74002 | Height N/A 0.079 in2.00 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
| 82-111-74005 82-111-74005/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74005 | Height N/A 0.079 in2.00 mm | Width N/A 0.275 in7.00 mm |
| 82-111-74025 82-111-74025/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74025 | Height N/A 0.079 in2.00 mm | Width N/A 0.394 in10.00 mm |
| 82-111-74034 82-111-74034/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74034 | Height N/A 0.079 in2.00 mm | Width N/A 0.551 in14.00 mm |
| 82-111-74049 82-111-74049/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74049 | Height N/A 0.079 in2.00 mm | Width N/A 0.827 in21.00 mm |
| 82-111-74048 82-111-74048/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74048 | Height N/A 0.118 in3.00 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in(4.00 mm |
| 82-111-74023 82-111-74023/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74023 | Height N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm | Width N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm |
| 82-111-74000 82-111-74000/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74000 | Height N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm | Width N/A 0.375 in9.53 mm |
| 82-111-74012 82-111-74012/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74012 | Height N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm | Width N/A 0.500 in12.70 mm |
| 82-111-74001 82-111-74001/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74001 | Height N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm | Width N/A 0.800 in20.32 mm |
| 82-111-74026 82-111-74026/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74026 | Height N/A 0.125 in3.18 mm | Width N/A 1.850 in47.00 mm |
| 82-111-74015 82-111-74015/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74015 | Height N/A 0.130 in3.30 mm | Width N/A 0.190 in4.83 mm |
| 82-111-74054 82-111-74054/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74054 | Height N/A 0.200 in5.08 mm | Width N/A 0.300 in7.60 mm |
| 82-111-74016 82-111-74016/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74016 | Height N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm | Width N/A 0.375 in9.53 mm |
| 82-111-74014 82-111-74014/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74014 | Height N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm | Width N/A 0.500 in12.70 mm |
| 82-111-74021 82-111-74021/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A General duty (urethane foam core) | Profile Number N/A 74021 | Height N/A 0.375 in6.35 mm | Width N/A 0.500 in12.70 mm |
| 82-112-74039 82-112-74039/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A UL 94V-0 rating | Profile Number N/A 74039 | Height N/A 0.020 in0.50 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
| 82-112-74020 82-112-74020/Asset/SOFT-SHIELD-5000-Low-Closure-Force-EMI-Strip-Gaskets---Rectangular-Strips.jpg | Jacket Type N/A Nickel-plated nylon rip-stop fabric | PSA Tape Backing N/A No PSA tape | Gasket Service Rating N/A UL 94V-0 rating | Profile Number N/A 74020 | Height N/A 0.039 in1.00 mm | Width N/A 0.157 in4.00 mm |
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FEATURES AND USES OF ELECTRONICS SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES
Providing ultimate reliability and longevity, our electronics adhesives and sealants can be used to form bonds to many different surfaces and substrates, including:
- Ceramics
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- Glass
- Filled plastics
These specialized solutions eliminate the need for mechanical fastening and clamping while allowing for optimal ease of processing. Reliable and efficient in temperatures ranging from -45 °C to 200 °C, our electronics adhesives and sealants provide excellent dielectric insulation.
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Automotive
Communications
Industrial
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- Gasketing
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One of the most popular types of electronics adhesives, silicone adhesives provide excellent flexibility and high heat resistance, making them ideal for electrical, automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. There are several varieties of silicone adhesives available, including:
- Two-component systems that require a curing agent
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THERMAL SEALANTS
High temperatures often present problems for conventional adhesive materials and can affect printed circuit boards and assemblies. At Robert McKeown, we offer the highest-level special adhesive grades of thermal sealants, which allow for enhanced thermal conductivity. Both low-viscosity liquids and non-slump formations are available in two-cure chemistries.
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Heat resistant silicone adhesives are extremely versatile materials and dispense easily at room temperature, but can also cure quickly at any thickness level at temperatures as low as 90°C. Efficacy and functionality are improved when higher temperatures accelerate cure times.
CHEMICAL RESISTANT ADHESIVES
Chemical resistant silicone adhesives are commonly used in:
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These adhesives can reliably protect against a wide range of chemicals and harsh materials, including acid, alcohol, and fuel. Depending on specific application requirements, they can also provide resistance against solvents, bases, sterilization, and water.
EPOXY BASED ADHESIVES
Epoxy based adhesives are created by mixing a resin and a hardener. Curing is initiated when the resin is mixed with a certain catalyst. The covalent bonds resulting from this combination determine the rigidity and strength of the epoxy sealant.
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