What Universal Shielding does

Universal Shielding Corp. (USC) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered at 20 W Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY, with a second manufacturing facility in New Holland, PA, totaling over 45,000 sq. ft. of factory and office space. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and tests custom pre-fabricated RF/EMI shielded enclosures for hospitals (MRI shielding, the primary vertical), military and government buyers (TEMPEST/HEMP-compliant secure rooms), wireless communications operators, high-voltage utilities (partial discharge testing chambers up to 80 ft. x 50 ft. x 45 ft.), and university and research laboratories. USC is the only company in the industry to have maintained original ownership since inception and has delivered over 17,000 enclosures since 1972, according to its company profile.

The core technology is a six-sided, modular prefabricated enclosure system built on electro-zinc steel framing with wood-core panels laminated in 26-gauge galvanized steel. USC offers two principal shielding systems — the USC-26 (weld-nut framing eliminating RF leakage from screw penetrations) and the USC-44 (double-layer copper screen upper panels enabling visual observation, communication, and ventilation without dedicated penetrations). Specialized components include the RCM-154 brass extrusion door with concealed fingerstock and the RCM-254 four-finger double-knife door for higher magnetic and plane-wave attenuation; USC-50 series power filters providing 100 dB attenuation from 14 KHz to 10 GHz per MIL-STD-220A; RF waveguide air vents; and RF acoustic doors for MRI noise reduction. All designs meet NSA65-6, NSA65-5, MIL-STD-285, MIL-STD-810-F, and HEMP specifications.

USC operates a project-based enterprise sales model with no resellers or distributors. Sales originate through a detailed online Quotation Request Form, direct phone, or email, and culminate in custom engineering, in-house fabrication, turn-key on-site installation by USC field crews, and RF acceptance testing/certification. Pricing is quote-based and tiered by size, shielding attenuation requirements (magnetic field at 1/10/100 KHz; electric field 10 KHz–10 MHz; plane wave 100 MHz/1 GHz/10 GHz), and installation scope. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring accessories (filters, waveguide vents, penetration panels), and recurring service revenue from testing/certification, enclosure upgrades, and turn-key relocations — the latter creating an aftermarket stream across the multi-decade life of installed enclosures.

Name

Universal Shielding

Legal name

Universal Shielding Corp.

Website

https://universalshielding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universal Shielding Corp., founded 1972 and headquartered in Deer Park, NY, designs, manufactures, installs, and tests custom prefabricated RF/EMI shielded enclosures — primarily for hospital MRI facilities, military and government TEMPEST/HEMP applications, high-voltage testing, wireless communications, and research laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF/EMI Shielded Enclosures

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Substation Control Houses, Enclosures & Physical Infrastructure (EUADACAK)

Keywords

• RF shielded enclosures
• EMI shielding systems
• MRI shielding rooms
• TEMPEST enclosures
• Prefabricated shielded chambers

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Prefabricated Shielded Enclosures: Designs, manufactures, and installs custom prefabricated RF/EMI shielded enclosures. Enclosures are modular, free-standing systems for MRI, military/TEMPEST, high voltage, and wireless communications applications.
2. Installation and Testing Services: Field installation and on-site RF attenuation testing by experienced field crews, including RF Qualification Tests and RF Acceptance Tests per MIL-STD-285 and NSA-65-6 specifications.
3. RF Accessories: Standalone RF accessories including waveguide air vents, penetration panels, power filters, signal filters, lighting, workbenches, telescoping sprinkler heads, and waveguide feedthrus sold separately or with enclosures.
4. Enclosure Relocation and Upgrade Services: Modifications, upgrades, and full relocation of existing RF shielded enclosures including packing, transportation, and turn-key project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Universal Shielding Corp. designs, manufactures, installs, and tests pre-fabricated RF/EMI shielded enclosures for military, commercial, and medical facilities. Its core products are six-sided modular enclosures (USC-26 and USC-44 systems) built with electro-zinc steel framing and wood core panels laminated with galvanized steel, complemented by shielded doors (RCM-154 and RCM-254), RF filter cabinets, and accessories. All enclosures meet TEMPEST and HEMP specifications such as NSA65-6, NSA65-5, and MIL-STD-285, and have been approved by all MRI manufacturers.

Product overview

Universal Shielding Corp. provides pre-fabricated shielded enclosures for RF/EMI attenuation across military, commercial, and medical applications. The product portfolio centers on the USC-26 and USC-44 modular enclosure systems, complemented by a comprehensive range of shielded doors (RCM-154 and RCM-254 types), RF filter cabinets (USC-50 and USC-W series), and RF accessories including waveguide vents, penetration panels, and power filters. The company offers turn-key services including construction, installation, testing, certification, upgrades, and relocation. Key product lines include MRI shielding enclosures, high voltage chambers for partial discharge testing, shielded chambers, exterior doors, and RF acoustic solutions. All enclosures meet tempest specifications (NSA65-6, NSA65-5) and MIL-STD-285, with manufacturing facilities in Deer Park, NY and New Holland, PA totaling over 45,000 sq. ft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RF/EMI Shielded Chambers (USC-26 and USC-44 Systems) Pre-fabricated modular shielded enclosures for attenuating radio frequency and electromagnetic interference. USC-26 uses weld-nut framing eliminating RF leakage from loose screws; USC-44 features a double layer of copper screen panels enabling visual observation and communication. Both are six-sided free-standing systems used for military, commercial, and medical applications.
• MRI Shielding Enclosures Shielded enclosures specifically designed for MRI machines, providing interference-free environments for medical imaging. Approved by all MRI manufacturers with on-site installation and testing services.
• High Voltage Chambers RF chambers for partial discharge testing in the high voltage industry, capable of sizes up to 80 ft x 50 ft x 45 ft high with double doors up to 18 ft x 18 ft clear opening. Free-standing enclosures connected to RF shielded control rooms.
• Shielded Doors (RCM-154 and RCM-254) RCM-154 shielded door with brass extrusion and two rows of concealed fingers; RCM-254 with double knife design and four rows of fingers for improved magnetic shielding. Both feature 3-point latching mechanism with case-hardened tool steel components.
• Exterior / Weather-Resistant Shielded Doors Weather-resistant shielded doors utilizing RCM-154 or RCM-254 door assembly with three hinges and three-point latching system. Provides RF attenuation of 100 dB to 20 GHz, meeting MIL-STD-810-F specifications; HEMP shielding compliance with optional tamperproof hinges and proximity sensors.
• Additional Doors and Door Accessories Semi-automatic and fully automatic door closing mechanisms, acoustic doors with STC-43 rating and 100 dB RF attenuation, low threshold doors, double doors up to 18 ft x 18 ft, RF hatches, and door accessories including combination locks and honeycomb air vents.
• RF Cabinets Prefabricated shielded cabinets developed from USC-26 and USC-44 designs with RCM-154 or RCM-254 door options. Available in customizable sizes with RF accessories including waveguide vents, connector panels, and power filters.
• RF Filter Cabinets Power line filters, communication filters, and Ethernet filters providing 100 dB attenuation from 14 KHz to 18 GHz. Includes facility power line filters in models from USC-W-50-B4 through USC-W-800-B4, rated for various amperages up to 800A.
• RF Accessories RF waveguide air vents (1400 and 1300 series), ceiling mounted exhaust fans, removable connector panels, RF hi-hats for anechoic enclosures, waveguide feedthrus, telescoping sprinkler heads, lighting fixtures, work benches, and RF power/signal/telephone/data filters.
• Magnetic Shielding Magnetic shielding using M-36 silicon steel attached to room walls, ceiling, and floor. Custom designed using MRI vendor software to contain Gauss fields, with site-specific customization in their facility.
• Enclosure Construction (Turn-Key Installation) Six-sided pre-fabricated modular construction system with wood core panels and 26-gauge galvanized steel. Provides both RF and magnetic field attenuation with free-standing or ceiling-supported options. Complete turn-key installation with on-site testing.
• Enclosure Upgrades Modification services for existing enclosures including RF testing and certification, magnetic shield design, maintenance of RF doors and accessories, and upgrades to accommodate new MRI machines.
• RF Testing & Certification RF attenuation testing and certification services conducted to MIL-STD-285 and NSA-65-6 specifications, with test reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Engineering & Consulting Services Engineering consulting with 40+ years of RF shielding experience for enclosure modifications, accessory additions, and new project documentation.
• Site Surveys On-site surveys with engineering staff for location recommendations and installation effectiveness optimization.
• Enclosure Relocation Relocation services including site surveys, mobilization planning, packing, and transportation to new locations for complete turn-key enclosure relocation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 dB RF attenuation to 20 GHz
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime with TEMPEST, SIGINT, and electronic warfare programs that often include shielded facility and enclosure requirements, competing indirectly for the same military/government RF shielding budgets that USC addresses.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Global test and measurement leader that supplies anechoic chambers, EMC test systems, and RF test equipment to defense, wireless, and automotive customers, overlapping with USC's shielded chamber and test service offering as a broad incumbent.
• TDK Corporation: Diversified electronic components and passive device manufacturer with a broad EMC/EMI filter and shielding materials portfolio, supplying components and solutions that overlap with USC's RF filter and shielding accessories business across multiple verticals.
• Raytheon Technologies (RTX): Major defense prime whose electronic warfare, radar, and secure communications systems drive demand for TEMPEST/HEMP-compliant shielded rooms and test facilities, competing for adjacent defense electromagnetic hardening budgets.
• Schaffner (TE Connectivity): Schaffner was a long-standing leader in EMI/RFI filters and power quality components, now part of TE Connectivity, supplying the same type of power and signal filters USC integrates into its enclosures, and competing in adjacent electromagnetic compatibility markets.

Direct peers

• IMEDCO: Specialist in MRI and medical imaging shielded rooms with full design, manufacturing, and on-site installation services, directly competing for the same hospital and imaging center projects that represent USC's primary segment.
• ETS-Lindgren: The dominant global supplier of RF/EMI shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers, and EMC test solutions, serving the same military, medical, wireless, and high voltage customer set as Universal Shielding with directly comparable product categories.
• Braden Shielding Systems: Specialty manufacturer of RF shielded enclosures, screen rooms, and anechoic chambers with a turn-key offering comparable to USC's, serving government, defense, and commercial test customers.
• National MRI Shielding: Focused installer of MRI shielded enclosures, RF testing, and magnetic shielding services for hospitals and imaging centers, competing head-to-head with USC in the medical vertical.
• Holland Shielding Systems: Netherlands-based manufacturer of EMI/RFI shielding products including shielded rooms, doors, and filters, overlapping directly with USC's modular enclosure, door, and RF accessory portfolio across similar end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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