Vacuum Metalizing and Spray Coating Solutions for EMI, RFI, and ESD Shielding

Mueller Corporation is a trusted provider for vacuum metalizing and spray coating servicesMueller’s specialized coating processes provide interference protection for even the most challenging components. We offer thermal evaporation vacuum metalizing and PVD sputtering as well as conductive spray painting, providing a variety of shielding solutions, including:

  • EMI shielding (Electromagnetic Interference Shielding)
  • RFI shielding (Radio Frequency Interference Shielding)
  • ESD shielding (Electrostatic Discharge Shielding)

Our multiple pre-treatment processes ensure that all coatings have exceptional adhesion and remain free of flaking and peeling.

Mueller Corporation’s multi-layer vacuum coating process can be used to apply:

  • Copper/Aluminum
  • Cooper/Stainless Steel
  • Copper/NiChrome
  • Custom combinations to meet your unique shielding requirements

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Precision EMI shielding, RFI shielding, ESD shielding and coating services

Vacuum Metalized and Conductive Paint Shielding

Vacuum metalizing is an effective way to shield enclosures and components from interference waves coming into or out of the device. This method has the added benefits of creating a uniform layer that does not accumulate inordinately large build-ups or deposits. Additional benefits include:

  • The ability to achieve a precise aluminum coating density anywhere from .5-20 microns thick
  • A lower cost per part when compared to conductive painting or metal plating
  • An environmentally friendly process when compared to conductive painting or metal plating

In some instances, conductive painting is the better solution for EMI/RFI shielding, which is why we offer conductive paint coating services as an alternative to vacuum metalizing. Benefits of our painting process include:

  • No part size limitations when compared to vacuum metalizing, which due to the vacuum chamber is limited to a maximum size of 24” by 60”
  • Additional clear coats for abrasion and chemical resistance, which can be applied as a topcoat for vacuum metalized coatings
  • The ability to achieve maximum shielding protection while still maintaining a conductive coat.

Our metalizing and spray coating pretreatment processes ensure that all coatings have excellent adhesion to prevent peeling and flaking.

Functional Coatings

Mueller Corporation also offers vacuum metalizing and spray coating services for other functional applications, including

  • Metalized vapor barriers to protect against moisture, gas, air, and light
  • Reflective heat shielding and insulation metalized and spray coatings
  • Teflon spray coatings for adhesion, corrosion resistance, and durability
  • Ceramic spray coatings for chemical and abrasion resistance and the ability to withstand high temperature environments
Precision EMI shielding, RFI shielding, ESD shielding and coating services
Precision EMI shielding, RFI shielding, ESD shielding and coating services

EMI/RFI/ESD Shielding for Any Industry

Vacuum metalizing and conductive painting for shielding is utilized in multiple applications across a broad range of industries, including:

  • Medical
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Automotive

A variety of industry leaders have turned to Mueller for our vacuum metalizing and conductive painting services for EMI/RFI/ESD shielding. Some of the major clients we serve include:

  • Raytheon
  • Boeing
  • UTC
  • Motorola
  • MOOG Medical
  • General Dynamics
  • Ericsson
  • Northrop Grumman
  • BAE
  • Federal Mogul

Vacuum metalizing can also be used as a vapor barrier against both oxygen and moisture for protecting moisture sensitive marine, military, electronic and telecommunications equipment.

Speak to Our Experts About Your Shielding Requirements Today

Our process of superior adhesion, thickness, and depth of penetration provide the best EMI, RFI and ESD shielding results for our clients.

Here at Mueller Corporation, we understand that the best results need to be seen to be believed, which is why we offer to coat free sample part so that you can see our capabilities firsthand.

Contact us today to receive your free sample part and discuss how we can help you tackle your interference shielding challenges.

Mueller Corporation is a trusted provider for vacuum metalizing and spray coating services