Conductive rubber gasket
In the electronic industry, all the devices go through a process of protection where they apply a gasket around them to protect the electronics from external influences and conditions. However, it cannot be made with any material because of the electricity that is produced or distributed in the device. If they make it with something random, the electricity can spread and it can cause harm to the product itself, or it can shock the customers leaving them unsatisfied. Then, not only that can ruin the name of your firm, but you will lose customers and with that, you will earn less.
These conductive rubber gaskets are made from a special rubber that has the property of not letting the electricity go through and spread around, but it holds it instead. They are placed on the edges of any electronic product, and also if they are overlapping, between the two pieces. That way they help with many things. Firstly, they don’t let the electricity collect and cause damage to the item. Secondly, they insulate the item making it safer, and more durable for a longer period of time. Sometimes, depending on the product, they can even make it completely repellent to any external conditions, except mechanical ones.
These gaskets are typically made for a project and they can be custom made just for your needs. If you need just one, or a few of them, there are sizes that you can get to match with your device. In case you have to fix an already existing item, you can buy the specific seals just for that. Other than the size, the shape is important as well, so you can fit it perfectly around the edges and make the item perfect for using a long time after fixing it. You will not have trouble finding them because you can just search for the product and you will find various sizes that will fit. If this doesn’t work, you can contact a company that produces them, so they can make one for you.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Elastomer gasket between mating sealing faces
- Dimensions to confirm
- Sealing outline, thickness, openings and fixing-hole positions.
- Electrical function
- Set the required resistance range, electrode arrangement and test method for the finished geometry.
- Joint assembly
- Specify the flange or groove geometry, bolt arrangement and assembled compression.
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