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Customer Value Proposition

Parker Chomerics SOFT-SHIELD

®

 4850 

is a true multi-planar, Z-axis electrically 
conductive foam for indoor applications. 
It is based on the unique integration 
of electrically conductive silver-plated 
fibers into a low-density urethane foam, 
providing for a performance-driven, cost-
effective EMI shielding solution. It offers 
greater EMI shielding performance from 
other SOFT-SHIELD products which may 
only consist of an electrically conductive 
jacket over traditional urethane foam.

Through the optimization of conductive 
fiber construction, loading and dispersion 
within the foam matrix, SOFT-SHIELD 
4850 provides superb Z-axis conductivity 
with extremely short ground paths. 
Since the integrity of the base foam is 
uncompromised, SOFT-SHIELD 4850 
offers exceptional physical and  
mechanical properties.

SOFT-SHIELD 4850 is flammability  
rated to UL 94 V-0 and is available in 
cut sheets, bulk rolls or custom die cut 

SOFT-SHIELD

®

 4850

Multi-Planar Electrically Conductive 

Foam EMI Shielding Gaskets

shapes. A uniform (silver plated, copper 
particle) electrically conductive acrylic 
pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is 
available on one side to help secure 
after installation.

Product Features

• 

95 dB shielding effectiveness  
from 20 MHz to 10 GHz

• 

Low compression set of less  
than 15%

• 

Stable electrical performance 
(through resistance) after multiple 
closure cycles

• 

Excellent through resistance (< 30 
milliohm @ 25% gasket deflection)

• 

Non-nickel bearing material (silver 
plated fibers)

• 

Available in cut sheets, bulk rolls or 
custom die cut shapes

• 

Z-axis conductivity allows 
compartmental shielding

• 

At low deflection (15%) demonstrates 
optimal electrical performance

• 

Offered with or without electrically 
conductive acrylic pressure sensitive 
adhesive (PSA)

• 

RoHS, REACH and UL 94 V-0 
compliant 

Typical Applications

• 

I/O panels, backplanes, connectors, 
access panels and rectangular/
square strip gasket seals

• 

Telecom Infrastructure rack and 
enclosure components

• 

Servers and desktop PCs

• 

LCD/PDP large screen TVs

• 

Indoor electronics applications 
requiring UL94 V-0 rating

Contact Information

Parker Hannifin Corporation 

Chomerics Division

 

77 Dragon Court 
Woburn, MA 01801          

phone 781 935 4850 
fax 781 933 4318 
chomailbox@parker.com  

                                                                                                                                   

www.parker.com/chomerics

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CHOMERICS and SOFT-SHIELD are registered trademarks of Parker Hannifin Corporation. 
© 2020 Parker Hannifin Corporation. All rights reserved.

www.parker.com/chomerics

 TB 1022 EN August 2020

SOFT-SHIELD

®

 

4850 Family

Adhesive Option

0  =  No  PSA                                                                                                                                              
2 = Conductive PSA

2 = Conductive PSA 

Roll/Sheet Size

0610 =  610 mm x 15,240 mm  

(24" x 50') long roll

1212 = 12" (305 mm) sq. sheet 
2424 = 24" (610 mm) sq. sheet

Thickness mm (in)                                    

0100 = 1.0 (.039)      0300 = 3.0 (.118) 
0150 = 1.5 (.060)      0400 = 4.0 .157)
0200 = 2.0 (.078)      0500 = 5.0 (.197)

4850

1X

YYYY

ZZZZ

Table 2 - Part Numbering – 50 ft long bulk rolls and sheets

For custom die-cut parts, contact Parker Chomerics Inside Sales.

Table 3 - Custom Part Numbering

SOFT-SHIELD

®

 

4850 Family

                                                                                                                                               

LXXXX

Custom die-cut shape 
with or without  
PSA assigned by  
Parker Chomerics

4850

XXXX

L

SOFT-SHIELD

®

 4850 – Product Information

 

Typical Properties

SOFT-SHIELD

®

 4850

Test Method

Compression-Deflection – 3 mm thick sample

25%  -  2.5  psi  (17.2  kPa)                                                      

50% - 4.3 psi (29.6 kPa)

ASTM  C165                                                 

(Modified)

Through-Resistance

(See Figure 1)

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Shielding Effectiveness – 20 MHz to 10 GHz

Average: 95 (dB)

CHO-TM-TP08

Gasket Compression Set

<15%

ASTM D3574

Tensile Strength – 3 mm thick sample

306 lbs/in

2

  (68.3 kPa)

ASTM D412 (Modified)

Electrically Conductive Acrylic PSA Peel Strength

15 oz/inch

ASTM D1000 

(Modified to 90

o

 peel)

Recommended % Deflection Range

15 - 50%

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Flammability

V-0

UL 94

Operating Temperature

-40

o

 to 70

o

C

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Recommended Storage Conditions @ 50% Relative Humidity

70

o

F ± 20  (21

o

C ± 10)

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Shelf Life, months from date of shipment

12*

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Table 1 - Typical Properties

Figure 1

Figure 2

Shielding Effectiveness (dB)  
SOFT-SHIELD  4850 1" Wide with Conductive PSA

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Shielding Effectiveness (dB)  
SOFT-SHIELD  4850 1" Wide with Conductive PSA

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Deflection vs Resistance -  SOFT-SHIELD 4850 
w/Conductive PSA (4850-12)@ 0.05 in/min (1 sq inch area sample) 

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Ordering Information

*  Possible extension of additional six (6) 

months. See 

Parker Chomerics Shelf 

Life Re-certification for Laminated 

Solutions document

 for procedure.