Military
Whether your military application is on the ground, in the air or on the water, Laird Technologies is the unequaled authority on electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, thermal interface products and wireless antenna solutions.
For decades, Laird Technologies has been partnering with military suppliers on providing solutions for product R&D, engineering design and custom prototyping projects. The growing reliance on electronics has made Laird Technologies the preferred EMI supplier for military projects.
Military applications include:
- Radar absorbing materials and conductive elastomers to reduce vehicle EMI and radar cross section.
- Large fixed or mobile shelters or enclosures that need EMI protection
- Electronics on smart weapons, ground-based and airborne radars, computers, and on-board electronics
- Military radios and WLAN
- High frequency EMI and antenna pattern enhancement on military platforms
- Water sealing gaskets for screwed applications like panels, displays, windows, doors with low closure force to prevent buckling of doors, lids and panels
- Avionic enclosures, navigation and flight control computers
- Hand-held short range radio antennas
Product solutions include electrically conductive elastomers, microwave absorbers, board level shielding, fingerstock, conductive fabric-over-foam, gap filling thermal interface materials and wireless antennas.
Laird Technologies offers many off-the-shelf products however our technical engineers work with you to design a complete system that meets the needs of your application.
Antennas
- High durability and efficiency
- Textured finish with strain-relief base
- Available in various standard connectors
- An original ‘Tuf Duck’ antenna
Microwave Absorbers
- A variety of types including elastomers, foams, honeycomb, and custom materials
- High frequency EMI reduction and antenna pattern enhancement
- Designed for radar cross section reduction
- Custom products available including weatherproof coatings, custom textile covers and structural absorbers
Board Level Shielding
- Recognized authority on board level shielding and contacts
- Fast prototypes
- Currently supply major defense manufacturers
Electrically Conductive Elastomers
- Product line includes silicone-free compounds that eliminate concerns of migration or contamination
- Shielding effectiveness up to 120dB over a wide frequency range
- Low compression forces
- Enhanced to withstand the taxing vibration, temperature, fluid exposure and mechanical demands
- Available in molded or extruded shapes, sheet stock or custom die-cut shapes to meet a variety of applications
- UL-rated compounds are available
- MIL-DTL-83528 qualified
- Manufacturer of EPDM conductive elastomers for NBC environment
Fingerstock
- Large selection of sizes and shapes
- Superior performance at high temperatures
- High shielding effectiveness
- Ideal for high cycle applications
- Zero compression set ensures long EMI reliability
Conductive Fabric-Over-Foam
- UL94V0 and HB flame retardant
- Excellent for low-pressure force applications
- Self-terminating cut-to-lengths
- High conductivity and shielding attenuation
- Galvanically compatible with most mating surfaces
- High abrasion and shear resistance
