SRP is proud to offer custom 3M™ adhesive tape to enhance the performance of your custom products. These 3M™ products are also designed to take care of many of your assembly problems with simple, yet very effective solutions. These gasket adhesive tapes have the ability to replace welds, screws and rivets that create a lighter, higher performing, and more cost effective end component.

3M Double-Sided Tape

Did you know that 3M™ makes many different types of double-sided tapes for a wide range of applications? 3M™ double-sided tapes can be applied with automated machinery or manually. They are made to stay in place, form a permanent bond, and they create a seamless bond without any lines. No matter what size or shape you need, SRP can accommodate your custom 3M™adhesive tape requirements.

3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape

Maybe you need to bond or join thin materials. Standard tape products simply won’t do the job, but 3M™ adhesive transfer tapes may be just what you need. They are thin enough so you don’t have any problems with bunching or wrinkles. Transfer tape is different from standard double-sided tape. 3M™ Double Sided Tapes feature an internal carrier, such as polyester film, tissue or paper. Transfer tapes have adhesive on the release layer.

3M™ Foam Tape

SRP can fabricate both single and double-sided foam tapes. Single-sided foam is good for sealing out dust, contaminants, moisture, and vibrations. Double-sided foam is perfect for bonding dissimilar materials like concrete, glass, plastic, steel, or wood. It’s one of the quickest and most effective bonding methods. One of the core products in the line is 3M™VHB™ Tape. 

To explore your options of 3M Tapes along with their helpful data sheets, explore our Thin-Bonding Solutions, 3M™VHB™ Tape and 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape. 

Work with a trusted 3M converter 

SRP’s capabilities allow us to fabricate a wide range of materials for applications including EMI shielding, thermal management, weather sealing and surface protection for a variety of substrates. These are just a few of the many things we can do for your business. 

Call us at 800-333-6322. Or upload your specifications using our online form, and we’ll get you a fast, accurate quote.

Silicone foam is one of the most versatile and useful materials in the elastomer market today, and when you come to SRP, you’ll enjoy a wide range of silicone foam, sponge, and rubber materials like Rogers BISCO Silicone products. 

Rogers Corporation is one of the most trusted producers of gasketing, cushioning, and sealing materials in the custom converting and fabricating business, and they serve a wide variety of applications and industries. 

Let’s check out some of the things these products have to offer and how they can benefit your end products.

Key Benefits of BISCO Silicone Foam Products

Rogers BISCO® comes in solid, cellular, and specialty applications. The following is the performance you can expect when using BISCO® materials:

• Resistant to Temperature Extremes
• Resistant to UV
• Resistant to Ozone
• Extremely Resilient to Mechanical Fatigue
• Excellent Compression-Set and Creep Resistance
• Meets the most stringent UL Flame Ratings

Using BISCO for heat and electrical insulation 

When you choose Rogers BISCO® products for your insulating needs, you have the benefits of thermal resistance and excellent electrical insulating properties too. These materials are commonly used as heat shields and protection from electromagnetic (EMI) interference.

Work with a trusted Rogers converter  

Rogers Corporation and SRP are both ISO certified companies. This assures you of the highest quality materials and fabrication with every purchase. An ISO certification means our companies have a complete quality control process in place. We take complete responsibility for quality, and assure the customers’ needs are placed first.

Ready to start your project? Download your specifications using our online form and we’ll get back to you with a fast, accurate quote. 

What is an EMI shielding gasket? 

Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is a disturbance or unwanted signal caused by electromagnetic emissions that can interfere with other electrical devices. 

When devices are left unprotected, EMI can result in equipment failure, so it is important to manage it with EMI shielding gaskets, which can come in the form of conductive gaskets. These shielding products provide electrical conductivity across a gasket-flange interface. 

How EMI shielding gaskets work

EMI shielding gaskets help contain internal EMI while also blocking external interference by maintaining an electrically conductive seal around an enclosure, ensuring that equipment performs consistently and reliably.

At SRP, we manufacture high quality EMI gaskets using the latest and most sought after materials on the market. We are focused on meeting and anticipating our customers’ needs by providing them with top quality EMI shielding products.

Considerations for choosing EMI gasket materials 

Emission spectrum: EMI gaskets provide different levels of shielding effectiveness across different frequency ranges. Know the radiated emission spectrum of the equipment on which it will be used and the specifications it must meet. 

Operating environment: Depending on the material, an EMI gasket can also be designed to protect against the environment, such as extreme temperatures, moisture and solvents. If the incorrect materials are used for the gasket’s environment, the performance and lifespan of the gasket can be severely affected.

Mechanical design: The main goal of an EMI shield is to seal an electronic enclosure in order to prevent electromagnetic interference. Mechanical design must be considered in order to properly pair an EMI gasket with the flanges of an electronic enclosure.

Top applications for EMI gaskets 

EMI gaskets for sensitive electronics are found across a broad range of applications. Essentially, they are used where electromagnetic interference may cause performance issues in a piece of equipment. 

These applications can include:

• Automotive control systems
• Avionics
• Communications systems
• Computers
• High-speed electronics
• Indoor/Outdoor cellular/mobile base stations
• Medical electronics
• Military electronics
• Shielded connector seals

Let us manufacture your EMI gasket 

At SRP, our extensive knowledge of EMI materials and preferred partnerships with top-tier brands makes all the difference. We routinely convert materials like BISCO® EC-2130 and conductive fabric-over-foam tapes like 3M™ 5113 Series in our U.S. facility, ensuring a high-performance gasket that protects sensitive components from damage. 

Upload your specifications using our online form. We’ll get you a fast, accurate quote. 

With over 65 years of experience in the custom fabricating and converting industry, SRP can provide high quality products for all of your custom gasket needs. We work with hundreds of the most sought after flexible materials on the market. No matter what the application is, we can provide solutions for all of your gasketing needs.

Over the years we have worked closely with companies in a variety of industries creating custom parts and components to help ensure they produce high quality end products. Industries we serve include Electronics, Automotive, HVAC, Appliance, Medical, Aerospace, Defense, Safety & Security and more.

We offer a variety of services to handle your project from start to finish.

Expert material selection guidance 

If you are having trouble finalizing a high performance material for your application, be it closed cell foam, sponge rubber or pressure sensitive tape, our sales and engineering teams are here to steer your project in the right direction. We’ll draw upon our decades of experience to find the answers you seek. 

If your project needs a more technical analysis, you can tap into our network of suppliers as a resource. 

Need samples? We stock a wide variety of materials right here in our warehouse. Not sure if you’re ready for a consultation? Use our guide to help you. 

Skilled die cutting services 

Our manufacturing services include rotary die-cutting, knife cutting, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, punch press and flat bed die cutting. SRP also offers services such as laminating, slitting, and kiss cutting. Pressure sensitive adhesives can be laminated to most materials for a gasket that sticks. We also provide rapid prototyping services for those times when time is precious.

Depth of experience and dedication to quality 

Since 1951, we have worked hard to build a reputation for high-quality and ingenuity. We understand that industries are constantly changing and evolving, and we are here to meet the changes and challenges of tomorrow. Whatever your custom gasket needs are, we can handle them. SRP is proud to be an ISO 9001:2015 Certified company. 

Work with a top-tier converter 

Working on a project? Send us your CAD drawing and together, we’ll finalize the details. Call us today at 800-333-6322 or fill out our form and a specialist will get back to you quickly.

PTFE is a very diverse and versatile material being used in a variety of applications including electronic, medical, industrial and many others. PTFE is inert, and what this means is that it is unreactive to most chemicals and extremely heat resistant with temperature limits of 500° F.

Porex porous PTFE materials not only offer excellent thermal, electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties, they also offer superior control over pore size, permeability, water entry pressure, and thickness. These properties make this PTFE an ideal choice for a wide variety of demanding applications requiring a combination of these properties. The primary function of these materials is to provide protection to sealed products from dust and moisture while allowing the enclosure to vent or to allow gas movement while protecting the device.

Engineers have used Porex PTFE membranes to create a wide variety of products, from battery and fuel cell components to key fob vents. If your business has a need for innovations using porous materials, it would be beneficial to talk to an engineer about Porex PTFE membranes for your application.

Other applications for these materials include:

• Sensors
• Automotive Electronics
• Portable Electronics
• Medical Equipment
• Acoustics
• Lighting
• Energy Generation & Storage
• And many more!

Custom Converted Porex PTFE

Porex PTFE materials can be converted in a variety of ways to best suit your specific application. At SRP, we commonly convert these materials using our specialized die cutting equipment. Depending on the application, we can fabricate PTFE in a number of different ways by either die cutting raw material, adding an adhesive backing to parts, supplying parts on a low tack release liner for quick and easy handling, or adding a zoned elastomer to make a custom Porex gasket.

These innovative products can solve many business challenges, as they are durable, long lasting, and designed for applications that require a long life. Contact our engineering and sales teams today to learn more about how Porex PTFE can add innovation and performance to your next project.

Silicone rubber is one of the most versatile materials on the planet. It was first introduced in the 1940’s and has been developed over time to enhance its resistance to heat and cold. In addition, silicone rubber is chemical resistant, making it suitable for many applications where it is important that it not be permeated by chemicals.

Today, there are a wide variety of rubber silicone products, including BISCO® silicone foams, as well as silicone rubber, both available in rolls. The wide range of choices in silicone rubber allows it to be used in many different industrial applications.

Key benefits of BISCO® rubber products

BISCO®, one of the most sought after rubber silicone products, is extremely versatile. It can be used to make gaskets, heat shields, fire stops, seals, cushions, and insulation. BISCO is also flame retardant, while offering superior resistance to heat, compression set and EMI interference. 

If you haven’t tried using BISCO® for your silicone rubber requirements, it may offer a good alternative to the silicone you currently use. Because of its versatility and superior durability, it is widely used in the following industries:

• Food Processing
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Microelectronics
• Transportation
• HVAC
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Energy

BISCO® is lightweight and extremely easy to fabricate and die-cut. All silicone products can be provided with adhesive lamination for easy application.

Work with a trusted Rogers converter

See if BISCO® or other silicone rubber products make sense for your business. Call SRP today at (800) 333-6322 to learn more about our wide range of silicone products. Ready start your project? Download your specifications and we’ll get back to you with a fast, accurate quote. 

Thermal gaskets play a critical role in blocking heat transfer, which insulates components and protects sensitive systems from long-term damage. But like any gasket, failure to properly seal, cushion or resist vibration can lead to serious issues which includes gasket failure. 

Thermal gasket failure isn’t always immediate. Different forces like heat, chemical pressure or even a poor fit can slowly undermine material performance over time, which leads to costly overheating, component wear or even a full system shutdown. 

At SRP, our engineering and development teams are here to help you pinpoint the cause and help you prevent it from happening again. For starters, we’ll dive into some of the most common causes of thermal gasket failure and how to prevent them. 

1. Overheating: When Thermal Gaskets Exceed Their Temperature Limits

Every thermal gasket material has its optimal operating temperature range. Exposing it to temperatures beyond its upper limit — even briefly — can cause premature degradation, leading to cracks, leaks or reduced performance.

Prevention tip: Choose gasket materials rated for both normal operating temps and potential extremes. We’ll help you match the thermal material to your application’s thermal profile. 

2. Thermal cycling: Repeated temperature spikes

Outdoor and high-demand applications are exposed to rapid temperature fluctuations. Solar exposure can cause interior temperatures to rise beyond expected levels, while freeze-thaw cycles in colder climates can stress materials, adhesives, and housings — leading to cracking, adhesive failure, or shifting.

Prevention tip: For reliable high temperature gaskets, choose materials and adhesives designed to flex and recover across a wide temperature range without losing integrity.

3. Pressure: Elevated or fluctuating forces on thermal gaskets 

High or variable pressure levels add another layer of stress to gasket materials. Without sufficient elasticity, gaskets can deform during operation, reducing their ability to maintain a seal.

It’s not just about static pressure — dynamic loads and vibration also demand materials that can rebound and maintain performance under constant movement.

Prevention tip: Choose thermal gasket materials with the right compression set and elasticity for your specific pressure conditions. Our experts can help identify options that maintain optimal performance levels under stress.

For further reading: Selecting the Best PORON® Foam for Long-Term Compression Recovery

4. Poor fit and tolerance: A common cause of thermal gasket leaks 

Are some gaskets in your batch sealing correctly while others fail? This often points to issues due to a poor fit and an overly wide tolerance range. Even a slight variation in sizing can create imperceptible gaps — pathways for heat to bypass the intended barrier.

Prevention tip: Before switching to more expensive thermal management materials, consider resizing the gasket for a better fit. 

At SRP, we can bring that precision a step further with effective sealing. We can laminate your thermal management material with a heat-resistant pressure-sensitive adhesive, apply a liner and precisely die-cut it to shape — you’ll get peel-and-stick gaskets that arrive ready to apply. No trimming required. Just a consistent, reliable seal every time.

5. Material Incompatibility: Wrong material for the surrounding environment

Even if a thermal gasket is rated for heat, pressure and fit, it may still fail if it’s incompatible with the chemicals, oils or surfaces it interacts with. Exposure can break down the gasket material or adhesive, leading to delamination, swelling or loss of seal integrity over time.

Prevention tip: Evaluate not just the heat or pressure requirements, but the full chemical and mechanical environment. We can help you choose a material with the right chemical resistance, dielectric strength and surface compatibility that provides proper sealing and protection in your thermal gasket application.

Work with a trusted Rogers and 3M partner

For custom thermal gaskets that are designed to take the heat, work with SRP. Contact us today for a fast, accurate quote.

This week, SRP exhibited at the first annual Foam Expo over in Novi, Michigan. Now, I know what you are thinking. How could there possibly be a show solely dedicated to foam?

For those of you who don’t know, the foam industry is filled with incredible products from a wide variety of industries that is chalked full of ingenuity and imagination. From raw foam materials to home insulation, automotive seats and steering wheels, footwear, pillows, bedding, and way beyond.

The foam expo was not only a chance for us to catch up with material suppliers and competitors, but also a chance for us to learn more about the foam industry as a whole. Believe me when I say this, it was much more than we expected, and we can’t wait to exhibit at the expo again next year.

Thank you to all who came to visit booth #323 if you attended the show. We are here to service you in any way we can. Our sales team and engineers are ready to assist you with any new or existing project you may have.

Feel free to call us at 847.593.5630, or email us at info@srpco.com

From prototype development to large volume manufacturing, having the right service provider on your side is critical to your project’s success.

At SRP, we have the experience, expertise and the state of the art systems and equipment to assist in prototype development and manufacturing of any and all silicone rubber gasket components you may require. 

We also provide a full line of other gasket materials, shielding and insulating options as well as weather-stripping.

There are several important factors to consider when designing and developing a customized or prototype silicone rubber gasket. Our team is here to assist in all phases and steps, ensuring the gasket material, design and engineering will achieve the specific requirements given the operating environment.

Understanding the demands on a silicone gasket

Under most operational conditions, silicone rubber is an excellent option for a cost-effective and very durable gasket material. This is a high-performance elastomer that is highly resistant to damage or changes in performance due to extreme temperatures.

Silicone gaskets function well in high heat conditions, up 400 degrees Fahrenheit. They are also resistant to moisture, ozone, fungal growth and many chemicals.

Compare how silicone stacks up to EPDM and neoprene gaskets. 

Manufacturing your custom silicone gasket

We provide the right production method for any given specifics, shape and type of silicone rubber gasket required. We offer flash cutting, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and rotary die-cutting services.

With our precision die cutting, we can provide high volume production of gaskets with extremely tight tolerances. We have built-in quality control that delivers beyond the expectations of our customers with each order.

Work with the silicone gaskets experts 

Let our engineers talk to your team about your silicone rubber custom gasket design. We can provide the information you need to choose the best and lowest cost production method possible and to enhance your gasket design for optimal durability and lifecycle considerations.

Ready to talk about your silicone gasket needs? Fill out the online form and we’ll get you a fast, accurate quote. 

SRP is pleased to announce the business will be attending the Foam Expo Trade Show in Novi, Michigan, from February 28 to March 2, 2017 at the Suburban Collection Showplace. We will exhibit to showcase our innovative, high-quality products and services in the custom fabrication and die cutting industry.

At exhibit booth #323, we will focus on presenting our services, latest product applications and equipment across several key markets, which include automotive, electronics, construction, industrial, medical and sports.

The trade show enables our company to highlight how we can be of assistance to various markets. SRP will concentrate on the capabilities to fabricate intricate parts out of products like 3M™ Automotive Tapes and Adhesives, 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, various foam materials including Rogers PORON foams and BISCO silicones, and applications where thick foam products are required. Of course, we will be showcasing many other materials we can convert as well.

The Foam Expo Trade Show serves the whole foam manufacturing industry and all associated services, products and processes, including chemicals, raw materials, manufacturing and processing equipment and much more. By attending the show, SRP strives to provide attendees with all the information needed to produce a more efficient and overall better product. SRP also looks forward to reconnecting with clients.

For more information about the Expo, click here to visit the show website.