Specialty Silicone Products

What Specialty Silicone Products does

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is a U.S. specialty materials manufacturer founded in 1989 in Ballston Spa, New York, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HEICO Corporation since 2018. The company designs and produces silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers organized around four product families: electrically conductive EMI/RFI shielding elastomers (including MIL-DTL-83528 QPL-certified materials listed on the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Qualified Products List), military and aerospace specification silicones (A-A-59588, AMS, MIL-DTL-25988), medical-grade USP Class VI platinum-cured silicones (SSP2390 series, NAMSA-tested), and space-grade low-outgassing materials tested to ASTM E595. SSP holds MIL-DTL-83528 QPL certification, NAMSA USP Class VI third-party certification, and ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

SSP runs a vertically integrated production model with in-house compounding (mixing mills), calendaring, extrusion (40-ton Loomis), injection molding, a toolroom, a materials laboratory, and automated packaging, producing silicone materials as compression-molded sheets, continuous rolls, ready-to-mold compounds, and extruded profiles, plus fabricated EMI gaskets, O-rings and connector gaskets. Revenue is generated through B2B sales-led and channel-partner motions: direct quote-based sales to U.S. defense contractors, aerospace OEMs (including aeroderivative turbine applications for GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce), and medical device manufacturers, supplemented by exclusive channel partners including Queensland Gaskets (Australia/New Zealand), plus partners in Italy, the UK, Canada and Singapore, with end-use applications in more than 20 countries.

Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing; approximately 90% of materials carry no minimum order quantities, supporting prototyping and shorter-than-competition lead times (reported at 3-4 weeks shorter). Core end-markets are military and defense, aerospace (commercial and defense), medical and pharmaceutical, with secondary exposure to telecommunications/electronics (5G, IoT), industrial manufacturing and marine/offshore. The company competes as a U.S. alternative to Parker Chomerics' CHO-SEAL and Nolato Jabar EMI gasket products.

Name

Specialty Silicone Products

Legal name

Specialty Silicone Products, Inc.

Website

https://sspinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Specialty Silicone Products is a Ballston Spa, NY-based manufacturer of spec-grade silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers, supplying EMI/RFI shielding, MIL-DTL-83528 QPL military/aerospace, and USP Class VI medical-grade silicones to defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, and medical device manufacturers globally, and operating as a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Silicone Elastomers

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF), Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)

Keywords

• EMI shielding silicones
• Military-grade elastomers
• Aerospace silicone materials
• Medical-grade silicones
• Fluorosilicone compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Spa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Silicone Materials Sales: Sale of formulated silicone elastomers as compression-molded sheets, continuous rolls, ready-to-mold compounds, and extruded profiles. Materials include EMI/RFI shielding silicones, military-grade silicones, medical-grade silicones, and fluorosilicones. Primarily B2B transactions with defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and industrial companies.
2. Custom Fabricated Silicone Products: Fabricated products including EMI gaskets, EMI O-rings, conductive O-rings, and custom molded parts. Products available as M83528 slash sizes, flash-cut or die-cut gaskets, and compression molded parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) designs, formulates, and manufactures specification-grade silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers, including electrically conductive EMI/RFI shielding materials, military and aerospace specification silicones (MIL-DTL-83528, A-A-59588, AMS, MIL-DTL-25988), and USP Class VI biocompatible medical-grade silicones. Products are sold as raw materials—compression-molded sheets, continuous rolls, ready-to-mold compounds, and extruded profiles—and as fabricated items such as EMI gaskets, O-rings, and connector gaskets for defense, aerospace, medical device, telecommunications, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of spec-grade silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers with in-house compounding, toolroom, laboratory, and manufacturing capabilities. The core product portfolio centers on EMI/RFI Shielding Elastomers (including MIL-DTL-83528 QPL certified materials) and Military/Aerospace Silicones (A-A-59588, AMS, MIL-DTL-25988 specifications), complemented by USP Class VI medical-grade silicones and custom formulation services. Products are offered as materials (sheets, rolls, ready-to-mold compounds, extrusions) and fabricated products (gaskets, O-rings, connector gaskets). The company operates a Made in USA facility in Ballston Spa, NY and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SpecShield: Brand name for SSP's EMI/RFI shielding silicone elastomer product line.

Products and services

• EMI/RFI Shielding Elastomers Electrically conductive silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers filled with metal or metal-coated particles (silver, silver-aluminum, nickel-graphite) that combine EMI/RFI shielding with environmental sealing for electronic enclosures, gaskets, and O-rings.
• MIL-DTL-83528 QPL Certified EMI Silicones Electrically conductive elastomeric shielding gaskets meeting MIL-DTL-83528 U.S. military specification, listed on the Defense Logistics Agency's Qualified Products List. Includes Types A, B, C, D, and K for defense and aerospace applications.
• A-A-59588 Military Silicones Military and aerospace grade silicones meeting A-A-59588 GSA specification, available in six classes (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) with flex-fatigue resistance for Class 3A and 3B materials, supplied in 50, 60, and 70 durometer grades.
• AMS Aerospace Silicones Aerospace Material Specification silicones including AMS 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305J, 3325, 3332, and 3345 used for helicopter bellows, rotor blade seals, molded sleeves, and general aerospace applications.
• MIL-DTL-25988 Fluorosilicones Fluorosilicone elastomers meeting MIL-DTL-25988 specification for fuel and solvent resistance, used in fuel tank seals, engine-adjacent components, and hydraulic systems, available as Type 1 O-rings and Type 2 molded parts, sheets, and extrusions.
• Space-Grade Low Outgassing Silicones Non-conductive and EMI shielding elastomers with low outgassing properties tested to ASTM E595 for NASA space applications, including materials with TR-10 low-temperature capability down to -70°C.
• SSP2390 Series USP Class VI Silicones Platinum-cured, biocompatible silicone elastomers certified to USP Class VI requirements by NAMSA, FDA compliant, RoHS compliant, and available in 10 to 80 durometer (Shore A) for medical tubing, pharmaceutical seals, short-term implants, and food-contact components.
• SSP-2529 Galvanic Corrosion Resistant EMI Gasket Material Nickel-aluminum filled EMI silicone providing galvanic corrosion resistance for marine environments, offering over 100 dB shielding effectiveness and salt-spray resistance tested per ASTM B117.
• SSP502-60-V0 Flame Retardant EMI Gasket Material 60-durometer nickel-graphite filled EMI silicone meeting UL 94 V-0 flammability requirements for electronic enclosure applications requiring flame resistance.
• SSP-2551 EMI Fluorosilicone 72-durometer nickel-aluminum fluorosilicone combining fuel and solvent resistance with EMI shielding, providing 112 dB shielding effectiveness and galvanic corrosion resistance for marine environments.
• ASTM E595 Low Outgassing EMI Silicones EMI elastomers combining ASTM E595 low outgassing with proven shielding effectiveness, including SSP-2368-65 (silver-aluminum, MIL-DTL-83528 Type B QPL), SSP-2486-70 (silver-aluminum fluorosilicone, Type D), and SSP-2476-65 under the SpecShield brand.
• EMI O-Ring Cord and Extrusions Electrically conductive elastomer extrusions in profiles such as solid round, hollow round, D-shapes, U-channels, P-shapes, rectangles, and hollow channels, including bonded O-rings produced via cold splicing or vulcanization.
• MIL-DTL-83528 EMI Connector Gaskets EMI shielding gaskets for electrical connectors meeting MIL-DTL-83528 requirements, available in Type B (silver-aluminum silicone) and Type D (silver-aluminum fluorosilicone) with M83528/004 series part numbers.
• Custom Silicone Products Bespoke formulated and manufactured silicone compounds beyond SSP's standard catalog, drawing on more than 1,000 unique silicone compound formulations developed over 30+ years for specific customer application requirements.
• Chromatography Products (Septa) Standard and custom septa, septum cap assemblies, and cap mats for liquid and gas chromatography, EPA/VOA testing, laboratory diagnostics, and chemical packaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000 ft/day manufacturing capacity equivalent to 600 standard 15x20 sheets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queensland GasketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Exclusive sales agreement covering Australia and New Zealand. Queensland Gaskets, a family-owned manufacturer since 1953 based in Brisbane, supplies EMI and RFI shielding to the Australian defense market. SSP's Dominic Testo traveled to Australia to sign the agreement. This partnership aligns with Australia's defense spending commitment to reach 2% of GDP.
• International Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSSP maintains relationships with partners in Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. These partners help SSP penetrate specific geographic markets in the global defense industry. Products are used in applications in over 20 countries worldwide.
• GE VernovaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGE Vernova is mentioned as a target customer for aeroderivative turbine applications. SSP supplies AMS and A-A-59588 aerospace silicones for turbine gaskets and seals used in power generation equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Parker Chomerics (Parker Hannifin): Parker Chomerics is the dominant incumbent in EMI/RFI shielding elastomers, with its CHO-SEAL product line referenced explicitly by SSP as a competitive alternative. Both serve the same defense and aerospace customers with conductive silicone and fluorosilicone gaskets and O-rings.
• Nolato: Nolato (including its acquired Jabra/Jabar EMI shielding portfolio) is named by SSP as a direct EMI gasket competitor. Both companies produce electrically conductive elastomer gaskets and O-rings for defense and telecommunications applications.
• Specialty Silicone Fabricators: Specialty Silicone Fabricators manufactures molded and extruded silicone components for medical, aerospace, and industrial customers, overlapping with SSP's medical-grade silicone and custom fabricated product lines.
• Stockwell Elastomerics: Stockwell Elastomerics is a U.S. manufacturer of silicone rubber components, gaskets, and EMI/RFI shielding materials serving defense, aerospace, and industrial OEMs — a directly comparable specialty silicone manufacturer with similar customer verticals.
• Daemar: Daemar is a Canadian manufacturer of sealing products including EMI/RFI shielding gaskets and conductive elastomers for industrial and electronics applications, comparable to SSP's gasket and O-ring fabrication business.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Marco Rubber distributes and fabricates specialty elastomer products including EMI/RFI conductive silicone O-rings and gaskets, serving aerospace and defense customers with similar materials to SSP's conductive elastomer offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg is a large diversified polymer and sealing solutions provider with aerospace and defense silicone/elastomer offerings. While broader in scope than SSP, it competes for similar aerospace sealing and EMI shielding programs.
• Wacker Chemie: Wacker is a major global silicones producer supplying silicone elastomers and compounds to industrial, medical, and electronics customers. It operates upstream of SSP in the value chain but also competes in finished specialty silicones.
• Momentive Performance Materials: Momentive is one of the largest global silicone elastomer manufacturers with aerospace, medical, and electronics grades. SSP's founders came from GE Silicones (a Momentive predecessor), and Momentive competes in many of the same silicone material categories.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Shin-Etsu is the world's largest silicones producer, supplying silicone rubber compounds for medical, electronics, and automotive applications. It is a broad incumbent whose specialty grades overlap with SSP's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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