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FINGERSTOCK

MOUNTING METHODS

ABCD E RIVET MOUNT CLIP-ON MOUNTING SLOT MOUNT INCORRECT POSITION ®

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Shielding gaskets may be mounted for either wiping orcompression closing applications.Proper positioning of the shielding gasket must take into consideration the closingdesign and the configuration of the mounting surface. STICKY FINGERS BI-DIRECTIONAL ADHESIVE MOUNTING Laird Technologies’ shielding devices may be mounted quicklyandeasily using any of several different methods. Eachinstallation method is described in the text that follows. However, if you run into a unique situation not resolved by any of these methods, contact Laird Technologies. More than likely Laird Technologies can provide the exact answer you need. NOTE: On items where fingers cover the solid portion of thegasket,pressure may be applied by inserting a mandrel inthe strip and pressing down. For contact strips with Magnefil
® insert, simply press down on the fingers. 4. Allow 24 hours minimum curing time. Standard parts are supplied with nonconductive tape. Forrough surface applications, such as flame-sprayed surfaces, 0.010 in (0,254 mm) thick nonconductive tape is recommended. Optional conductive tape is also available. Contact a sales department representative for additional ordering information.

RIVET MOUNT

Riveting produces a tight, long-lasting installation. Either plastic or metal rivetsmay be used.

SLOT MOUNT

Slot mounted parts are easily installed using slots where bi-directional movement is required. Simply install part into oneslot and snap it into the second slot or over the edge of the frame.

CLIP-ON MOUNTING

Clip-on gaskets hold firmly in place due to their own spring characteristics. Simply push the strips onto the edge or flange of the door or enclosure. Also available are clip-on gaskets with either “T” or “D”lances.

ADHESIVE MOUNTING

Sticky Fingers
® is an instant, pressure-sensitive adhesivebonding system, ideal for all-purpose contact strips for metalcabinets and electronic enclosures, and is unaffected bytemperatures from -67 to 250°F (-55 to121°C).Simply follow these four easy steps: 1. Remove all grease and oily residue with solvent. Smooththe mounting surface with emery cloth. 2. Peel off protective paper backing. 3.

WELDING

Welded mounting requires simple, traditional welding techniques.

SOLDERING

Place gasket in correct position. (See mounting methodsdiagrams A through E.)Press firmly to ensure a goodadhesive bond. Avoid repositioning, which might Solder mounting requires normal low temperature soldering techniques, including cleaning and fluxing of parts with common copper flux materials. impair the effectiveness of the adhesive or may bend or kinkthe strip.
For additional information on any of the other products available, please contact sales for assistance or visit www.lairdtech.com.

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