Materials Overview

New England Die Cutting specializes in the stocking and fabrication of a wide range of materials to:

• ELASTOMERS
• SPONGE/FOAM
• PLASTICS/FILMS
• TAPES
• EMI/RFI SHIELDING
• THERMAL INTERFACE/INSULATORS
• PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
• MICROWAVE ABSORBERS

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS IN CHOOSING THE IDEAL MATERIAL:

• TEMPERATURE RANGE- LOW AND HIGH?
  WHAT MEDIA WILL BE EXPOSED TO YOUR SEAL?
  (Chemicals, Oils, fuels, ozone, liquids, etc.)
• COMPRESSION FORCE/DEFLECTION?
• WHAT HARDNESS OR DENSITY IS REQUIRED?
  (Durometer, pcf., lbft.)
• WHAT STANDARD MUST YOUR APPLICATION MEET?
  (Mil-Std, UL, FDA, NSF, NEMA, etc.)
• ANY LEVEL OF CONDUCTIVITY OR THERMAL PERFORMANCE REQUIRED?
• IS THERE A NEED FOR ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT?
  (PSA-silicone, acrylic, rubber based, RTV, etc.)

To help in your design, Please use the material selection guides below for assistance:
(Will be available shortly).

• COMPATIBILITY CHART CHEMICAL
• ELASTOMERIC COMPOUNDS
• PLASTIC MATERIALS
• ADHESIVE SELECTION CHART