Fabric-over-Foam (FOF) Gaskets

Soft Shielding with Durable Design

EMI suppression isn’t easy to achieve if a gasket doesn’t fit your application’s requirements. Our fabric-over-foam gaskets are ideal for applications that require low compression force but still need high conductivity and shielding attenuation. If you’re looking to protect computer, telecommunications, or other equipment that requires soft shielding, we provide fabric-over-foam gaskets in a variety of shapes and thickness to meet your needs.

• Available in nickel/copper (Ni/Cu) and tin/copper (Sn/Cu), our fabric-over-foam gaskets deliver versatile galvanic compatibility and shielding. Other benefits include:
• Low compression forces throughout a compression range from 30 to 75 percent based on the shape of the fabric-over-foam gasket and its materials.
• Shielding effectiveness of >100 dB across a spectrum of frequencies.
• Gaskets that are UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant and halogen free (EcoGreen™) making Laird gaskets eco-friendly and exceed RoHS compliancy.
• High abrasion and shear resistance due to metallized fabrics that incorporate proprietary coatings that do not degrade shielding performance.
• Urethane, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and even silicone core material, which provide low compression and ensure long term reliability of gasket performance in a wide variety of applications.
• Find or Design Your Fabric-Over-Foam Gasket in the Virtual Design Center

We’ve expanded our line of fabric-over-foam gaskets to meet your most specific EMI needs and surpass regulatory requirements. Explore our catalog offered here or contact an engineer through our customer service department to create a fabric-over-foam gasket to meet your specific cross section shape, cut to length or unique die cut shape.

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• T- Shaped Gaskets

Gaskets in T-shapes with a height of 3.8608mm are offered for effective EMI shielding

• Shapes

Available shapes for FOF Gaskets

• Square, Rectangle, D-Shape Profile FOF Gaskets

A variety of sizes of D-shaped profile gaskets has a conductive fabric over a foam core.

• Square Shaped Gaskets

Fabric-wrapped foam and additional square-shaped gaskets come in multiple sizes.

• Sculpted Foam Gaskets

UL94 V0 rated with superior compression and offering soft compression.

• Round Shaped Gaskets

Performance-proven round gaskets are available with 2.54mm height and 63.5mm width.

• RJ-11 Connector

Standard profiles are available along with custom designs and sizes.

• Rectangle Shaped Gaskets

Standard rectangular designs are complemented by quick-turnaround offerings.

• Rectangle Shaped Clip Gaskets

Rectangular, EMI-shielding gaskets come with a conductive fabric over a foam core.

• P- Shaped Gaskets

Custom-designed EMI shielding of varying shapes and sizes/quick turnaround.

• Oval Shaped Gaskets

Gaskets with unique oval shapes are for EMI shielding and come in multiple sizes.

• L- Shaped Gaskets

EMI-suppressing, L-shaped gaskets are offered in a variety of sizes.

• Knife Shaped Gaskets

Gaskets in L-shapes enable EMI shielding and are offered in a variety of sizes.

• J- Shaped Gaskets

Gaskets in a variety of heights protect against EMI disturbance in multiple environments.

• IEEE 1394 I/O Pin Connector

Standard or custom I/O gaskets for mouse, printer, plug-and-play serial port.

• Double Rectangle Shaped Gaskets

Quick design turnaround of unique double rectangle gaskets help you find solutions fast.

• Die Cut FOF Gaskets

Conductive foams add innovation by providing X, Y and Z-axis conductivity.

• D – Shaped Gaskets

Fabric-wrapped foam and additional D-shaped gaskets are offered in a variety of sizes.

• Complex Profile FOF Gaskets

EMI-shielding gaskets come with a conductive fabric over a resilient foam core.

• Clip Gaskets

Shielding effectiveness of >100 dB across a spectrum of frequencies.

• C-Shaped Clip Gaskets

Shielding effectiveness of >100 dB across a spectrum of frequencies.

• C-Fold Shaped Gaskets

Offering low compression forces throughout a compression range 30 to 75 percent.

• Bell Shaped Gaskets

Nickel/copper and tin/copper, fabric-over-foam offers galvanic compatibility/shielding.