In today’s world, electronic devices and equipment need to be tested for EMI and EMC before being brought to market. But do you know the difference between the two? While they’re related, knowing the difference between EMI and EMC is…
AFP is an Authorized 3M™ Preferred Converter. This means we get to work with one of the top manufacturers in the US and use their long-lasting products in your components. Here are a few 3M products we use during manufacturing:…
During this COVID-19 pandemic, American Flexible Products has supplied protective face shields to many in the medical industry. Now, we’re making them available to businesses in other industries. What Are These Protective Face Shields For? These shields are intended to…
In your application, your gasket, seal or related flexible material may need to experience heavy compression cycling through its lifetime. Constant compression cycling requires a material to be capable of rebound with little physical strain on the part. The importance…
Plastic is used so much that it probably seems like it’s been around forever. Fun fact, it’s actually only been around since the 1860s! Plastic has been used in everything from food containers to military equipment. Basically, plastic is everywhere!…
When you need a series of pieces cut from flexible materials, like gaskets, pads, or spacers, you have several processing options. Two of the more common techniques are flatbed die cutting and rotary die cutting, which are both very similar…
Flexible materials can be cut, sheared and shaped in more ways than you may know. Splitting and slitting are some popular ways to manipulate materials in order to fabricate your custom parts. Splitting and slitting foams, rubbers, tapes and more…
Kiss cutting is a common technique used in manufacturing to make products like stickers, felt pads and hanging hooks. This process leaves your finished part cut, but on a removable layer of paper or foil. Your finished part stays on…
Summer is officially over and Autumn has arrived. The crisp air and the beautiful leaves make this is a favorite season for many people here in Minnesota. Unfortunately, we’ll have freezing temperatures soon enough. This got us thinking about thermal…
Football is back! In honor of football season, our engineers have analyzed football gear and how the same solutions and products we use are applied to the game. Dive deeper into these solutions and products: EMI/RFI SHIELDING When energy waves…
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