Vestibule Enhances RF Isolation and Provides Continuous Shielded Environment


Optional Vestibule in Select-A-Shield™ RF EMI Shielding Tents in Demand for Secure Applications



Canandaigua, NY USA: Select-A-Shield RF EMI Shielded tents are used for everything from pre-compliance testing to secure communications. To assure shielding effectiveness during entry and exit, Select Fabricators, Inc. has developed a vestibule for its Select-A-Shield walk-in enclosures. Like most enclosures any walk-in enclosure, opening the door can degrade immediate shielding effectiveness resulting in possible data capture compromise or data corruption. With the addition of the Select-A-Shield vestibule, which is integral to the enclosure, the shielding environment is kept intact for consistent shielding performance.



In a typical 9' wide, x 12' length Select-A-Shield tent, the vestibule is situated in the right hand front corner. 3' x 4', in size, the vestibule provides entry for personnel via a separate single door double magnet (patent pending) closure system which opens out. The vestibule has its own separate conductive floor, door and inner walls apart from the tent itself which allows maximum isolation for continuous testing or examination. The door opening to the main compartment opens inwards which makes entry and exit easier.



Select-A-Shield RF EMI shielded enclosures with vestibules typically include a white ESD liner and ventilation. "Ventilation is necessary when people occupy a RF EMI shielded tent," stated Lynne Woodworth, Chief Development Officer at SELECT, "SELECT's fan and vent system is RF EMI shielded to preserve the shielding effectiveness of the structure. The white ESD liner not only protects against static, it also helps technicians read and record data against a neutral, brighter background."



Select-A-Shield RF / EMI enclosures  are constructed with RoHS compliant, durable, lightweight, Silver/Copper/Nickel, Nova Select™ fabric; SELECT's proprietary highly conductive material. Shielding effectiveness for a vestibule measures -73 dB with both doors closed at 916 Mhz.  A double wall RF EMI shielding tent with ESD liner yields an average SE of -78 dB average from 150 kHz to 18 GHz without the vestibule.  "We developed this US based fabric to yield high conductivity for the widest range of applications," stated Lynne Woodworth, Chief Development Officer at SELECT, "We've done everything from die-cut parts to a shielded enclosure large enough to hold a tractor. The possibility to design shielding that assures RF  EMI isolation from off-the shelf standard configurations to custom designs is what drives SELECT."



Select-A-Shield RF EMI products are ideal for numerous applications including wireless device development and testing, secure communications, satellite communications testing and isolation, EMC pre-compliance, medical and aerospace equipment shielding, cellular and computer forensics and RFID shielding for commercial and industrial settings. Because Select-A-Shield products can be customized to almost any size and option configuration, application suitability is endless.



Corporate Information

Founded in 2000, Select Fabricators, Inc. is the premier US manufacturer of proprietary and custom contract products.  SELECT employees excel in development of RF/EMI solutions including shielded enclosures, pouches and curtains; as well as the procurement of state-of-the-art materials, research, design, manufacturing, fulfillment, compliant production to stringent quality standards and complete project management. With capabilities in industrial sewing, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, pad printing and cleanroom secondary operations, SELECT delivers a wide array of solutions to the aerospace, forensics, homeland security, law enforcement, industrial, medical, military and wireless communications industries.



Select Fabricators, Inc., a privately owned company, conveniently located in Canandaigua, NY USA near major transportation routes including the NYS Thruway. SELECT's main facility consists of over 19,000 square feet of flexible manufacturing, warehouse and office space with a Class 10,000 Fed. Std. 209 ISO Class 7 cleanroom and Class 100 Fed. Std. 209 ISO Class 5 curtained area.



Contact Information

Select Fabricators, Inc.

Shield. Seal. Assemble. Cover. Comply.

5310 North Street, Building 5

Canandaigua, NY 14424

www.select-fabricators.com

+1.585.393.0650

+1.585.393.1375 (fax)

selectus@select-fabricators.com




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