RFI and EMI Shielding
In a society increasingly reliant on a wide array of electronic devices, radio frequency and electromagnetic shielding play a vital role in keeping this equipment in sound working condition and ensuring compliance with regulations enforced by the military and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). United Western Enterprises is highly experienced in developing, manufacturing, and improving custom RFI and EMI shielding. Shields can be manufactured exactly to your desired specifications.
One-piece shielding, shielding with peel-away tops, or two-piece shields consisting of a “fence and cover” combination are typical designs for shielding. We are willing to work with you in the development of your custom application.
EMI Shielding Materials
Our shielding enclosures and related products are made from various materials:
- Brass, bare or plated.
- Tin plated steel.
- Nickel Silver.
- Mu metal
- Stainless Steel.
Types of EMI-Shielding Products We Have Experience With
With decades of experience in the field of photochemical etching behind us, we have wide-ranging insight into the characteristics and uses of various EMI-shielding products, including these:
Board Level Shielding
These shields safely isolate board level components and reduce the incidence of crosstalk. Custom one- and two-piece surface-mount shields are available through United Western Enterprises.
Typical Shielding Applications:
Our EMI- and RFI-shielding products can be found in many different applications, such as the following:
Electronic equipment
Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference can erase data and/or cause irreparable damage in this type of equipment if it is not shielded properly.
Medical equipment
Hospitals and other medical facilities have a high density of equipment that has functionality which will be harmed when exposed to EMI and RFI.
Military and aerospace
Our shielding products are used on many military based units with unique demands of the modern aerospace industry.
Custom Shielding
Our custom EMI-shielding solutions ensure that you can purchase materials that conform 100% to your specifications. They can be etched as flat pieces with or without etched bend lines to ease forming at your facility, or we can form them at our in-house forming department. Part numbers, logos, or other identifications can be included on your shields as well to bring the shielding further into accordance with your business needs.
Added Processes
UWE/PMA Holdings, LLC, also provides other services to help customers enjoy the full spectrum of benefits associated with high-quality EMI/RFI shielding:
- In-house forming in our own dedicated department.
- Welding seams closed-we do laser welding in-house.
- Soldering open seams shut.
- Plating, especially to brass and steel parts, aids in soldering to boards and protecting the base material from oxidation.