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Technical Specifications

Consolidated technical documentation including material specifications, performance ratings, dB attenuation charts, lead-equivalency tables, and frequency response data.

40+ dB
Min. Attenuation
10kHz-40GHz
Frequency Range
2mm Pb
Max Lead Equiv.
25+ yr
Service Life
RF Shielding

dB Attenuation Chart

Our RF shielding systems provide consistent ≥40 dB attenuation across the full electromagnetic spectrum. Performance data by frequency band.

ATTENUATION BY FREQUENCY
Frequency Band Wavelength Min. Attenuation Visual Applications
10 kHz - 300 kHz
VLF / LF
30 km - 1 km ≥50 dB
Power lines, radio navigation
300 kHz - 3 MHz
MF / HF
1 km - 100 m ≥48 dB
AM radio, RFID, NFC
3 MHz - 30 MHz
HF / VHF Low
100 m - 10 m ≥45 dB
Shortwave, amateur radio
30 MHz - 300 MHz
VHF
10 m - 1 m ≥44 dB
FM radio, TV, air traffic
300 MHz - 3 GHz
UHF
1 m - 10 cm ≥42 dB
Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
3 GHz - 30 GHz
SHF
10 cm - 1 cm ≥42 dB
Microwave, satellite, radar
30 GHz - 40 GHz
EHF
1 cm - 7.5 mm ≥40 dB
Military comms, mmWave 5G

Note: All attenuation values measured per IEEE Std 299-2006. Testing performed by NSA-approved laboratory.

Shielding Materials

Material Specifications

Our proprietary shielding materials deliver superior performance across all frequency ranges. Technical specifications for each material system.

COPPER MESH
STANDARD
Mesh Size
0.5 mm
Weight
4.5 kg/m²
Attenuation @ 1GHz
85 dB
Service Life
25+ yr
RF Shielding Excellent
Weldability Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Good
BERYLLIUM COPPER
PREMIUM
Sheet Thickness
0.25 mm
Weight
8.9 kg/m²
Attenuation @ 1GHz
90 dB
Service Life
30+ yr
RF Shielding Excellent
Durability Superior
EMI Gasket Compatible Yes
ALUMINUM PANELS
MODULAR
Panel Thickness
3 mm
Weight
8.1 kg/m²
Attenuation @ 1GHz
75 dB
Service Life
25+ yr
RF Shielding Very Good
Weight Lightweight
Installation Modular/Scalable
GALVANIZED STEEL
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Sheet Thickness
2 mm
Weight
15.7 kg/m²
Attenuation @ 1GHz
100 dB
Service Life
40+ yr
RF Shielding Superior
Structural Yes
EMP/HEMP Rated Yes
Radiation Shielding

Lead-Equivalency Table

Our proprietary shielding wallcovering systems provide equivalent X-ray and gamma radiation protection. Lead-equivalency ratings for various configurations.

LEAD EQUIVALENCY @ 100 keV
Configuration Layers Thickness Lead Equiv. Weight Typical Application
Standard Wallcovering 2 layers 0.8 mm 0.5 mm Pb 4.2 kg/m² Dental facilities, veterinary
Standard Plus 3 layers 1.2 mm 0.8 mm Pb 6.3 kg/m² General radiology
Heavy Duty 4 layers 1.6 mm 1.0 mm Pb 8.4 kg/m² CT scanners, mammography
High Performance 5 layers 2.0 mm 1.5 mm Pb 10.5 kg/m² Nuclear medicine, cath labs
Maximum Shielding 7 layers 2.8 mm 2.0 mm Pb 14.7 kg/m² Radiation therapy bunkers
NANO-COATING THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS
Base Coat
25-50 μm
Conductive Layer
15-30 μm
Barrier Coat
50-75 μm
Top Coat
20-40 μm

Total System: 110-195 μm (0.11-0.20 mm) applied coating thickness

Performance Data

Frequency Response

Graphical representation of shielding performance across the electromagnetic spectrum. Our systems maintain consistent attenuation from VLF through EHF frequencies.

ATTENUATION vs FREQUENCY (TYPICAL)
100 dB 80 dB 60 dB 40 dB 20 dB 0 dB
10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 10 GHz 40 GHz
Our Shielding
Industry Standard (40 dB min)
≥40 dB
Minimum Attenuation
100 dB
Peak Attenuation
<2 dB
Variation Across Band
4 MHz
Test Frequency
Certifications

Compliance Certifications

Our shielding products and installation practices meet or exceed all relevant international standards and government requirements.

NSA

NSA Standards

National Security Agency

Testing and certification of electromagnetic shielding materials for government facilities.

TEMPEST WSI Testing
IEEE

IEEE Std 299

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Standard method for measuring the effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding enclosures.

IEC 61000-4-3
MIL

MIL-STD-461

U.S. Department of Defense

Requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference emissions and susceptibility.

MIL-STD-188 HEMP
ISO

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

International standard for quality management systems ensuring consistent quality.

Certified
ICD

ICD 705 / ICD 710

Intelligence Community Directives

Physical security standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.

SCIF SAPF
NIST

NIST 800-53

National Institute of Standards

Security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations.

FISMA
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FACILITY REGISTRY FORM

1 Organization Information

2 Primary Contact

3 Facility Details

4 Shielding Requirements

5 Additional Information

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