> Does anybody have any technical data for comparing standard screening
> can capabilities to that of Metalised Plastics screening
> qualities/capabilities.
>
> I am interested in looking at producing our
> screening cans in a suitable plastic material  and plating them.
> Whilst the RF Shielding capabilities would probably not be as good as
> standard Copper tin plated cans it may be sufficient for our puroses
> whilst at the same time reduce our costs.  Before we go ahead with an
> expensive programme to measure this it may be that somebody has
> already done so.
>
> Does anybody have any ideas please.
>

A little while ago we investigated the possibility of eliminating screening cans
by painting the inside of the plastic housings which enclosed the whole assembly
with Electrodag nickel screening paint.

We found that screening was effective to a degree, although not good enough for
our requirements. Also our production people were rather hostile towards the
idea citing previous instances of increased scrap, extra operations etc. We also
noted the possibility of particles of the shielding coming off (there were
moving parts in our product) and causing shorts.

In terms of cost it would have worked out more expensive.

Regards,




Eric Christison

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