EMI, or Electromagnetic Interference, is an electronic emission that can cause interference with electronic components, RF systems, and other important equipment. This interference can be generated by electronic devices, communications signals, static electricity, and electromagnetic frequencies. It is also commonly known as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). When it comes to electronic products and other items, EMI can be a huge burden.
That’s why preventing electromagnetic interference (EMI) is crucial in maintaining electronic performance. When the level of noise surpasses the strength of signals, it leads to a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), causing errors, data loss, delayed or incorrect readings, or even temporary shutdowns. Therefore, it is essential to minimize EMI as much as possible.
How Does American Flexible Products Help with EMI Management?
Fortunately, as a 3M™ Preferred Converter, American Flexible Products provides the reliable EMI management solutions you need to keep your products free from disruptions. It all starts with 3M’s™ 3M Go-To Materials for EMI Management Solutions. This comprehensive list of materials offers differentiated solutions for various EMI design challenges and covers a wide range of applications.
With products like 3M’s™ Electrically Conductive Tapes from American Flexible Products, you can:
- Minimize EMI Crosstalk and Noise
- Enable Reliable, High Performing Materials
- Boost Signal Integrity
- Benefit from Cost Effectiveness
- Achieve Applications Quickly and Easily with Peel and Stick Solutions
What is a 3M Preferred Converter?
We have the privilege of being a 3M™ Preferred Converter, which enables us to create personalized 3M™ brand products for our customers’ specific needs. This status also grants us access to 3M™ -certified specialists and support to ensure that all products are manufactured with precision and perfection every time.
As a result, AFP is a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and responsible company that 3M™ believes in. Not every manufacturer can achieve the 3M™ Preferred Converter title. We earned it after spending years as a Select Converter, requiring our materials experts to complete product-specific training sessions while we increased the volume of 3M materials produced for our customers.
Popular 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tape Solutions
3M’s™ EMI Management Solutions, like its conductive tapes, cover most applications and provide you with a range of solutions for the EMI challenges you’re facing. If you’re in need of assistance selecting the right materials to prevent EMI, American Flexible Products is here to help every step of the way. Simply contact our office to get started.
Here are just a few of the most popular conductive tape solutions we offer as a 3M™ Preferred Converter
3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tapes
Looking for enhanced EMI performance? Check out 3M™ Electrically Conductive Single-Sided Tapes. With a range of conductive adhesives, carriers, and fillers, these tapes offer XYZ-axis conductivity and are available in multiple thicknesses. They provide EMI shielding and grounding across multiple frequencies and offer flexibility, conformability, adhesion, and a wide temperature range.
Added benefits include:
- Great EMI and Electrical Performance Over Time
- Edge Conformance and Conformability
- High Adhesion = Reliable Contact to Substrates
- Optimized Workability and Handling
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Coated Tapes
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Coated Tapes are a reliable and effective solution for enhancing EMI performance in a variety of applications. These tapes feature XYZ-axis conductivity and have a layer of adhesive coated on both sides of the carrier, making them easy to handle and die-cut. With a range of conductive adhesives, carriers, and fillers to choose from, you can trust that these tapes will provide the performance you need. Overall, these tapes offer a broad spectrum of capabilities and are a smart choice for any project that requires electrically conductive double-coated tapes.
Added benefits include:
- Several Layers of Adhesions, Flexibility, and Conformability
- Electrical Contact to Small Bond Lines & Contact Areas
- Excellent EMI Shielding in Bond Line Gap
3M™ Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes
3M™ Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes offer a wide range of impressive capabilities, such as reliable electrical conductivity and high EMI shielding for high-frequency attenuation. These tapes also provide multiple options for thickness, conductive fillers, and particle designs to suit your specific needs.
Added benefits include:
- Z-Axis and XYZ-Axis Conductivity
- Superior Grounding Performance Over Time
- Adhesion Ability to Several Surfaces and Substrates
3M™ Electrically Conductive Gasket Tapes
3M™ Electrically Conductive Gasket Tapes are open-cell urethane foam gaskets that are able to conduct electricity and can be compressed. They come with either a single or double-coated conductive adhesive and have an extra layer of copper foil for shielding the gaskets.
Added benefits include:
- Several Thickness Options for a Range of Gap Sizes
- Ability to be Reworked During Assembly
- Removable Liner Makes Handling and Die-Cutting Easier
Choose American Flexible Products for 3M™ EMI Management Solutions
As a 3M™ Preferred Converter, American Flexible Products has the reliability and manufacturing expertise to provide you with guidance relating to 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tapes. We’re here to help with every step of your tape selection process, from contact surface types to the adhesion levels you need. Ready to get started? Contact us today!
