Installation Guidelines Part 1

While OMEGA SHIELDING PRODUCTS offer the finest performance alternatives available today, there are a few simple guidelines to assure proper operation and continued long-term shielding effectiveness.

1. Proper Size
Determine the correct size of the mounting area. The length can be sized by cutting the strip - a simple pair of scissors will do. Match the gasket's cross-section, in the compressed state, to the width of the available mounting area. See Figure 1.

2. Dynamic Compression Range
Each gasket design has a certain compression range or distance. A positive contact force can usually be achieved after the gasket has been compressed 25% of the relaxed height. Limiting the maximum compression to 75% of the relaxed height will minimize the possibility of product fatigue or failure in most applications. The gap between mating surfaces shielded by a gasket may vary throughout their length. Be sure to take any variations in the gap distance into consideration.

3. Attachment Method
OMEGA SHIELDING PRODUCTS' standard configurations can be mounted as shown in Figure 2:

4. Correct Orientation
Many of OMEGA SHIELDING PRODUCTS designs depend upon the active contact surface (top) being engaged at, or behind, the cross-section centerline. To assure the proper angle of engagement, follow the CORRECT INCORRECT guidelines in Figure 3 for best results.

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