Our Capabilities: Precision Shielding, Gasketing & Support for OEMs
As an engineer or OEM lead, you’re responsible for building devices that can’t afford to fail. Whether you’re dealing with EMI interference, regulatory testing, or tight production timelines, you need vendors who deliver accuracy, speed, and consistency. That’s exactly what VTI Vacuum Technologies is built for.
We’ve been around since 1993, so with our experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification, we support critical applications in medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with repeatable shielding and gasketing solutions.
EMI Shielding with VAETEC® Aluminum Coating
You get reliable, lightweight EMI protection with our VAETEC® aluminum coating process. A 99.9% pure aluminum layer is deposited onto plastic enclosures using vacuum metallization, creating a clean, uniform conductive shield that meets performance and compliance standards.
Benefits include:
- Lightweight, uniform internal or external coating
- UL recognition on select plastic resins
- Support for PC/ABS, ABS, PC, PEEK, polypropylene, along with other resins
- Selective masking for complex geometries
- Optional passivation for military or aerospace requirements
Whether you’re developing a portable device, handheld monitor, or embedded medical component, VAETEC® gives your design the shielding it needs without adding unnecessary bulk.
Form-In-Place (FIP) Gasket Dispensing
Protect your enclosures from EMI, moisture, and dust with robotically applied Form-In-Place gaskets. Our systems dispense both conductive and non-conductive silicone gaskets directly onto plastic or metal components with precision and repeatability.
What you get:
- Accurate application on flat, sloped, or vertical surfaces
- Moisture- or thermal-cured formulations
- Support for a range of durometer options
- Fillers including Silver/Nickel, Silver/Graphite, Silver/Aluminum, and more
- Materials from top brands like Momentive, Dow, Parker Chomerics, and Laird
Need to seal an enclosure for regulatory testing or environmental exposure? Our FIP capabilities give you confidence in performance and compliance.
Materials We Support
Our EMI shielding and gasket solutions are compatible with a wide range of engineering-grade resins and metals:
- PC/ABS, ABS, PC, PEEK, polypropylene, PPS — along with other resins
- Aluminum, stainless steel, and other common enclosure metals
We can assist during material selection to ensure optimal adhesion, shielding performance, and compliance with industry standards.
Applications We Support
You’ll find our solutions protecting devices in environments where reliability is critical:
Medical infusion pumps
Imaging and diagnostic equipment
Aerospace navigation and control systems
Military communications and sensor systems
Industrial monitoring and control units
If your enclosure requires shielding, sealing, or compliance — we’ve likely worked on something similar.
In-House Masking & Tooling Issues
Your design changes fast — your shielding process should keep up. We create custom masking and tooling in-house, which means faster setup, tighter tolerances, and less downtime between iterations. When you’re under pressure to move quickly, our internal capabilities give you an edge.
Move from Prototype to Production with Confidence
As your project moves from concept to reality, you need a partner that scales with you. Whether you need one-off test samples or full production volume, VTI provides the shielding and gasketing solutions that meet your requirements — on time and on spec.
Let’s talk about your project. We’ll help you protect what matters.
Common Questions About Our Capabilities
What is a Form-In-Place gasket and how does it work?
A Form-In-Place (FIP) gasket is a custom-dispensed silicone gasket applied directly to a component surface using a robotic system. It cures in place to form a precision seal that protects against EMI, moisture, and dust.
What are the benefits of using Form-In-Place (FIP) gaskets over traditional gaskets?
FIP gaskets eliminate the need for pre-cut materials, reduce assembly errors, and improve sealing precision. They’re ideal for complex geometries and high-reliability applications.
What’s the difference between CIP and FIP gaskets?
CIP (Cure-In-Place) gaskets are typically molded or manually applied and cured after installation. FIP gaskets are robotically dispensed in exact patterns and cured on the component itself, offering higher accuracy and repeatability.
What does an EMI gasket do in a device enclosure?
EMI gaskets create a conductive seal between mating surfaces in an electronic enclosure, helping to block electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensure proper shielding.
Can you coat internal surfaces only?
Yes — our in-house masking allows us to target internal-only, external-only, or selectively masked areas based on your design.
What’s your turnaround for prototypes?
Sample turnaround varies by project, but we often provide coated or gasketed test samples within just a few business days.
Do you offer engineering support during development?
Absolutely. We collaborate with engineering teams to recommend materials, geometry adjustments, and process options that meet performance and compliance needs.
