Reader Interaction - 13-15 Dec 2006

Watching for Potential Speed-Bumps




13-15 December 2006
EB Reader & PK Correspondence


PK,

Please, let me know your thoughts on the attached article re: Apple Rubber Products.

Thanks.


http://www.globalspec.com/newsletter/ViewIssue?Vol=Vol6Issue50A&Pub=1

Apple Rubber Products

EMI-Shielded O-Rings and Seals for Electronic Applications

Apple Rubber Products offers custom-designed EMI-Shielded O-rings and seals for a variety of electronic applications. Apple Rubber's EMI-Shielded seals are designed to provide a conductive interface/seal for products in the telecommunications, military, medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer and industrial electronics industries. Made with conductive particle-filled elastomers such as silicone, fluorosilicone, and EPDM, the seals provide high EMI shielding effectiveness in an environmental or pressure seal. The microscopic particles establish a conductive path within the elastomer to create a versatile seal for use in EMI suppression. Particle fillers include silver, copper, nickel, and graphite.

Learn more about Apple Rubber Products, Inc. here or browse our online catalog.

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EB Reader,

It’s good to hear from you --

Interesting piece and concept, but to be honest, I am less than remotely worried about this supposed "competition" which I am assuming is your main concern.

In reviewing the website, I could not find one thing highlighting conductive polymers of any sort -- which is Integral's primary focus.

There is also the fact that there is little in the way of an explanation as to just how the use of these enhanced "O" ring offers a better product -- I mean if it is doped to make the "O" ring more durable, stronger, that is one thing, but a conductive rubber "O" ring is lost on me.

I am not trying to belittle the point -- I simply could not find one thing highlighting the uses of "particles establish a conductive path within the elastomer", and it appears a far cry from this company having the ability to mold/shape their materials to any dimension and making the WHOLE, of whatever product they are focusing on, conductive.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for potential speed bumps on our to path to success, but I don't think this offers any threat.

Cheers and best regards from the Heart of Bavaria,

PK sends...