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EMI Shielding & Lightweight Sealing Strategies for UAV & RF Defense Systems

Learn How to Improve EMI Shielding Performance While Reducing Weight

Modern UAV and RF defense systems demand sealing solutions that provide reliable EMI shielding without adding unnecessary weight. Selecting the right conductive gasket material—and validating it early—can help prevent costly redesigns, improve signal integrity, and accelerate development.

Download this free engineering guide to learn practical design strategies for conductive silicone and fabric-over-foam shielding materials used in aerospace and defense applications.

What You’ll Learn

This engineering guide covers:

  • Why EMI shielding failures often originate at the enclosure interface
  • How shielding effectiveness changes across higher RF frequencies
  • The advantages and trade-offs of conductive silicone versus fabric-over-foam materials
  • Lightweight sealing strategies for UAV and RF defense systems
  • Best practices for gasket compression, compression set, and thermal cycling
  • How rapid prototyping helps identify shielding issues before tooling or production

Designed for Aerospace & Defense Engineers

Whether you’re developing:

  • UAV communication systems
  • Radar platforms
  • Electronic warfare systems
  • ISR equipment
  • Ruggedized RF electronics

This guide provides practical recommendations to help improve enclosure sealing and EMI performance throughout the product development process.

Trusted by Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers

Stockwell Elastomerics supports demanding aerospace and defense applications with:

  • AS9100 & ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing
  • ITAR-Registered Operations
  • Custom Conductive Gasket Fabrication
  • Rapid Waterjet Prototype Capabilities
  • Application Engineering & DFM Support

After downloading the guide, our application engineers are available to discuss your specific EMI shielding or lightweight sealing requirements.

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