{ "schemaVersion": "1.1", "generatedAt": "2026-09-29T13:06:04.978Z", "canonical": "https://www.flexcend.com/engineering-catalog.json", "manufacturer": { "name": "FLEXCEND Systems", "brand": "FLEXCEND", "website": "https://www.flexcend.com", "locationCountry": "CN", "email": "leo@flexcend.com", "contactName": "Leo Lam", "telephone": "+8613144969279", "telephoneDisplay": "+86 131 4496 9279", "whatsapp": "https://wa.me/8613144969279", "wechat": "13144969279", "description": "Functional Components for Robotics & Drones", "verifiedPublicFacts": [ { "value": "3", "label": "cleanroom workshops" }, { "value": "19", "label": "precision die-cutting machines" }, { "value": "3,000 m²", "label": "manufacturing facility" }, { "value": "IATF 16949", "label": "quality system" } ], "manufacturingCapabilities": [ "3 independent cleanroom workshops", "3 rotary die-cutting machines", "16 flatbed die-cutting machines", "1 material slitting machine", "1 precision strip-cutting machine", "Precision laser cutting", "Inspection, testing and controlled packing", "Vulcanization, hot pressing and encapsulation routes for suitable constructions" ], "managementSystems": [ "IATF 16949", "ISO 9001", "ISO 14001" ], "projectDataPackage": [ { "name": "Material definition", "description": "Approved material grade, complete layer stack, adhesive, carrier and liner recorded against the customer drawing" }, { "name": "Performance evidence", "description": "Supplier TDS or relevant test data tied to the selected grade, thickness, method and test condition" }, { "name": "Dimensional control", "description": "Critical dimensions and tolerances reviewed against material behavior, part geometry, tooling and process route" }, { "name": "Prototype / first article", "description": "Fit samples, comparison sets and dimensional reporting can be agreed before production release" }, { "name": "Compliance documents", "description": "RoHS, REACH, halogen, flammability or other declarations supplied only when supported by the exact selected material" }, { "name": "Traceability and delivery", "description": "Drawing revision, material or production lot, inspection plan, liner format, kitting and packaging defined by program" } ] }, "evidencePolicy": "Material properties are grade-specific and system performance requires customer assembly validation. Published ranges are representative design-screening windows across material families FLEXCEND can source, convert and evaluate. They are not one universal finished-part specification. Final values are confirmed against the exact grade, thickness, adhesive stack, test method, approved drawing, production lot and complete customer assembly.", "solutions": [ { "name": "Thermal Management", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/thermal-management/", "description": "Custom graphite heat spreaders, thermal interface pads and insulating constructions designed around heat source, interface gap, mounting pressure and available space.", "installPositions": [ "Flight controller and processor", "ESC and motor driver", "AMR / AGV controller", "Battery and power module", "Camera or sensor electronics" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Heat source and target surface", "Gap and flatness", "Operating and peak temperature", "Mounting pressure", "Electrical isolation need", "Drawing and annual volume" ] }, { "name": "EMI Shielding", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/emi-shielding/", "description": "Custom conductive fabric tapes and conductive foam gaskets for grounding, seam shielding and compressible electrical contact in compact robotic and UAV assemblies.", "installPositions": [ "Controller enclosure seam", "PCB grounding point", "Display or camera module", "Radio and communication module", "LiDAR and sensor housing" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Noise source and sensitive circuit", "Frequency range", "Grounding path", "Available compression", "Surface material", "Environmental and adhesive requirements" ] }, { "name": "Vibration & Cushioning", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/vibration-cushioning/", "description": "Precision foam and silicone parts that cushion camera, gimbal, sensor, battery and electronics assemblies without consuming unnecessary space.", "installPositions": [ "Camera and gimbal", "LiDAR and sensor module", "PCB and connector support", "Battery cell or pack spacer", "Housing anti-rattle point" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Installed gap", "Target compression", "Vibration or shock condition", "Temperature", "Recovery and set requirement", "Adhesive and assembly method" ] }, { "name": "Electrical Insulation", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/electrical-insulation/", "description": "Die-cut PET and PI films, laminated insulation parts and assembly-ready adhesive constructions for robotic electronics and compact power systems.", "installPositions": [ "PCB-to-housing barrier", "Battery and busbar insulation", "Motor controller", "Connector and terminal area", "Folded or wrapped component" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Working and transient voltage", "Temperature exposure", "Required thickness", "Bend or forming geometry", "Adhesive surface", "Applicable material or flame requirement" ] }, { "name": "Battery Protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/battery-protection/", "description": "Custom cushioning, spacing, insulation and thermal-management parts for lightweight UAV and robotic battery assemblies.", "installPositions": [ "Cell-to-cell or cell-to-wall spacer", "Pack lid cushioning", "Busbar and terminal insulation", "Controller-to-pack thermal interface", "Housing seal" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Cell format and chemistry", "Pack position", "Gap and dimensions", "Temperature", "Compression requirement", "Electrical and environmental requirements" ] }, { "name": "Environmental Protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/environmental-protection/", "description": "Custom mesh, vent membranes, foam gaskets and adhesive seals for outdoor robot, drone, LiDAR and sensor housings.", "installPositions": [ "Pressure-equalization vent", "Microphone or speaker opening", "LiDAR and camera window perimeter", "Housing seam", "Air inlet and dust screen" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Opening geometry", "Airflow or acoustic requirement", "Target contaminant", "Water exposure", "Surface and adhesive", "Compression and validation plan" ] } ], "applications": [ { "name": "Drone Flight Controller", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/", "description": "Integrate heat spreading, gap filling and electrical insulation around dense flight-controller electronics using die-cut parts matched to PCB layout and enclosure interfaces.", "constraints": [ "Dense heat sources", "Low available thickness", "Sensitive RF and sensor circuits", "Conductive housings", "Weight and assembly limits" ], "selectionInputs": [ "PCB and enclosure drawing", "Heat source map", "Interface gaps", "Mounting pressure", "Insulation requirement", "Prototype quantity" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-graphite-sheets/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-pi-insulation-parts/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-fabric-tape/" ] }, { "name": "Drone ESC", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-esc/", "description": "Manage concentrated heat in compact ESC assemblies with custom thermal pads, graphite heat spreaders and insulation parts selected around interface gap, mounting pressure and electrical isolation.", "constraints": [ "High localized heat flux", "Switching noise", "Thin enclosure", "Electrical clearance", "Repeated thermal cycling" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Component layout", "Gap and tolerance stack", "Temperature target", "Contact pressure", "Voltage isolation", "Housing material" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-graphite-sheets/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-pi-insulation-parts/" ] }, { "name": "Drone EMI Shielding", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-emi-shielding/", "description": "Create controlled conductive contact and seam coverage around flight electronics, radios, cameras and power modules using custom tape and compressible gasket constructions.", "constraints": [ "Motors and power switching", "Radio coexistence", "Limited grounding area", "Low gasket height", "Weight-sensitive enclosure" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Noise source", "Affected frequency", "Ground path", "Joint geometry", "Compression range", "Surface and adhesive" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-fabric-tape/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/" ] }, { "name": "Drone Camera & Gimbal", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/", "description": "Protect camera and gimbal modules with custom foam pads and cushioning parts designed around compression, rebound, alignment and available assembly space.", "constraints": [ "Image stability", "Precision alignment", "Low mass", "Repeated vibration", "Restricted optical clearances" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Supported mass", "Installed gap", "Target compression", "Vibration profile", "Temperature", "Alignment features" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/camera-sensor-foam/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/eva-silicone-cushion-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/dust-mesh-weatherproof-membranes/" ] }, { "name": "LiDAR & Sensor Protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/", "description": "Combine sealing, cushioning, venting and EMI control around LiDAR and sensor modules without treating every protection requirement as a single-material problem.", "constraints": [ "Optical alignment", "Outdoor contamination", "Pressure equalization", "Heat and EMI", "Complex housing geometry" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Sensor and housing drawing", "Opening geometry", "Compression", "Airflow or acoustic need", "Temperature", "Ingress validation target" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/camera-sensor-foam/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/dust-mesh-weatherproof-membranes/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/" ] }, { "name": "UAV Battery Protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/", "description": "Custom lightweight spacing, cushioning, insulation and thermal-interface parts for UAV battery packs designed by the customer’s battery engineering team.", "constraints": [ "Low mass", "Cell and pack tolerance", "Vibration and impact", "Electrical isolation", "Thermal cycling" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Cell format", "Pack layout", "Gap and dimensions", "Compression", "Electrical requirement", "Operating conditions" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/battery-compression-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/aerogel-thermal-barriers/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-pi-insulation-parts/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/" ] }, { "name": "AMR / AGV Controller", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/", "description": "Custom thermal-interface, shielding and insulation components for compact mobile-robot controllers, power electronics and communication modules.", "constraints": [ "Continuous duty", "Enclosed controller", "Power and RF coexistence", "Vibration", "Serviceability" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Controller layout", "Heat sources", "Gap and compression", "EMI concern", "Voltage requirement", "Environmental condition" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-graphite-sheets/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-pi-insulation-parts/" ] }, { "name": "Outdoor Robot Protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/outdoor-robot-protection/", "description": "Custom vent, mesh, membrane, foam gasket and adhesive constructions for cameras, sensors, controllers and housings exposed to outdoor operation.", "constraints": [ "Dust and splash", "Pressure and temperature change", "UV and weather exposure", "Moving interfaces", "Field maintenance" ], "selectionInputs": [ "Housing CAD", "Opening size", "Exposure condition", "Airflow or acoustic need", "Surface preparation", "Assembly validation plan" ], "products": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/products/dust-mesh-weatherproof-membranes/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/camera-sensor-foam/", "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/" ] } ], "products": [ { "name": "Thermal Graphite Sheets", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-graphite-sheets/", "description": "Thin, shaped heat spreaders for flight controllers, ESCs, robot processors and compact electronics where lateral heat movement and low profile matter.", "function": "Spreads heat away from localized components across a wider surface or toward a housing interface.", "positions": [ "Flight controller", "ESC", "Processor module", "Camera electronics", "AMR controller" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Graphite layer thickness", "value": "Representative standard window: 0.070–0.100 mm; other thin grades reviewed to drawing" }, { "name": "In-plane thermal conductivity", "value": "Representative selected-grade range: 700–1,000 W/m·K, with direction and test basis identified" }, { "name": "Graphite density", "value": "Approximately 0.85–1.21 g/cm³ across the reference thickness range" }, { "name": "Heat resistance", "value": "Graphite-only reference up to 400°C; adhesive, PET/PI film and edge treatment usually set a lower stack limit" }, { "name": "Electrical behavior", "value": "Conductive material; reference electrical conductivity about 10,000 S/cm, so isolation is added where required" }, { "name": "Geometry", "value": "Custom die-cut outlines, openings, alignment features and laminated isolation zones" }, { "name": "In-plane / through-plane data", "value": "Thermal data can be supplied for the selected grade with direction, thickness and test basis identified" }, { "name": "Thermal resistance / stack-up", "value": "Reviewed across graphite, adhesive, protective film, insulation layer and contact interfaces" }, { "name": "Density and finished part mass", "value": "Calculated after the material grade, laminated construction and die-cut geometry are fixed" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "value": "Confirmed for the complete laminated construction rather than the graphite layer alone" }, { "name": "Bend and handling limits", "value": "Reviewed against bend radius, cut direction, narrow webs, openings and the customer assembly method" }, { "name": "Material compliance", "value": "RoHS, REACH, halogen or flame documentation matched to the selected grade when available" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Graphite layer thickness", "minValue": 0.07, "maxValue": 0.1, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative standard reference grades" }, { "name": "In-plane thermal conductivity", "minValue": 700, "maxValue": 1000, "unitText": "W/m·K", "condition": "Selected graphite grade; direction and test method identified" }, { "name": "Graphite density", "minValue": 0.85, "maxValue": 1.21, "unitText": "g/cm³", "condition": "Reference grades across the stated thickness window" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Heat-source location and power", "Available spreading area and heat destination", "Maximum part thickness and weight target", "Need for adhesive or electrical isolation", "Bend, fold or repeated-flex requirement", "2D drawing, prototype quantity and annual volume" ], "customization": [ "Protective film lamination", "PET or PI isolation layer", "Adhesive zones", "Pull tabs and liners", "Complex die-cut geometry", "Prototype and production tooling" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-esc/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/" ], "validationBoundary": "Thermal performance depends on grade, spreading area, contact interfaces and assembly design. Final selection is validated around the customer’s heat path." }, { "name": "Thermal Silicone Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/", "description": "Die-cut thermal interface pads for controllers, ESCs, batteries and power modules where an uneven gap must be bridged with controlled compression.", "function": "Fills air gaps and creates a compliant thermal path between a component and heat sink, spreader or housing.", "positions": [ "ESC power devices", "Controller processor", "Battery electronics", "Motor driver", "Sensor processor" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Thermal conductivity", "value": "Representative selectable grade range: 1.0–10.0 W/m·K; exact value follows the approved material TDS" }, { "name": "Standard thickness", "value": "Typical selection window: 0.50–3.18 mm; matched to the real interface gap and tolerance stack" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "value": "Selected silicone grades may span -60 to 200°C; the complete adhesive and carrier stack is confirmed separately" }, { "name": "Compression", "value": "Installed strain and stress are selected from grade-specific force-deflection curves, not from thickness alone" }, { "name": "Surface", "value": "Natural tack, one-sided tack or two-sided adhesive options, depending on grade" }, { "name": "Electrical behavior", "value": "Dielectric strength, breakdown and volume-resistivity data available for the exact insulating grade" }, { "name": "Thermal resistance", "value": "Grade-specific data reviewed together with pad thickness, contact pressure and interface condition" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Stress at the intended compression can be compared for candidate materials" }, { "name": "Compression set / recovery", "value": "Long-term recovery data can be matched to temperature, strain and duty cycle when available" }, { "name": "Temperature range", "value": "Continuous and short-duration limits are confirmed from the selected material documentation" }, { "name": "Dielectric performance", "value": "Breakdown strength, volume resistivity or insulation data supplied where the chosen grade supports it" }, { "name": "Flammability and compliance", "value": "UL 94, RoHS, REACH or halogen status shown only for the exact selected material" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Thermal conductivity", "minValue": 1, "maxValue": 10, "unitText": "W/m·K", "condition": "Representative selectable silicone gap-pad grades" }, { "name": "Standard thickness", "minValue": 0.5, "maxValue": 3.18, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Common selected-grade window" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "minValue": -60, "maxValue": 200, "unitText": "°C", "condition": "Selected silicone grade; adhesive and carrier can reduce the stack limit" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Nominal gap and tolerance stack", "Heat source, heat sink and target temperature", "Available mounting pressure", "Operating and peak temperature", "Electrical isolation requirement", "Surface, drawing, quantity and assembly method" ], "customization": [ "Custom thickness and outline", "Low-pressure constructions", "Single- or double-sided tack", "PET carrier or liner", "Part numbering / kitting", "Prototype samples" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-esc/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/" ], "validationBoundary": "A higher conductivity number does not replace correct gap, compression and contact design. We review the complete interface before recommendation." }, { "name": "Conductive Fabric Tape", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-fabric-tape/", "description": "Custom conductive fabric adhesive parts for local shielding, seam coverage and grounding contact in UAV and robotic electronics.", "function": "Creates a thin conductive path across joints, housings, cables or grounding points in limited space.", "positions": [ "PCB ground point", "Enclosure seam", "Cable interface", "Radio module", "Display or camera module" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Total thickness", "value": "Representative conductive-fabric tape family: 0.030–0.150 mm; a common rip-stop construction is about 0.110 mm" }, { "name": "Surface resistance", "value": "Common selectable fabric families: approximately 0.1–0.3 Ω/□, grade and method dependent" }, { "name": "Contact resistance", "value": "Reference constructions can be as low as 0.005 Ω under their stated pressure and test method" }, { "name": "Shielding effectiveness", "value": "Representative material data: about 50–70 dB; frequency, fixture, seam and grounding path must be stated" }, { "name": "Peel adhesion", "value": "Representative family window: about 3.5–10.5 N/cm on stated stainless-steel tests; actual substrate testing required" }, { "name": "Geometry", "value": "Custom die-cut patches, strips, frames, split liners and grounding tabs" }, { "name": "Surface / through resistance", "value": "Resistance data supplied for the selected construction and stated test method" }, { "name": "Shielding effectiveness", "value": "Frequency range, test method and specimen construction identified with any material data" }, { "name": "Peel adhesion", "value": "Adhesive performance reviewed for substrate, surface energy, dwell time and temperature" }, { "name": "Operating environment", "value": "Temperature, humidity aging and chemical exposure checked against the selected tape grade" }, { "name": "Total construction thickness", "value": "Fabric, conductive adhesive, carrier and liner stack defined for the available space" }, { "name": "Compliance and flame data", "value": "RoHS, REACH, halogen or flammability documentation matched to the selected grade when available" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Total thickness", "minValue": 0.03, "maxValue": 0.15, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative conductive fabric tape family" }, { "name": "Surface resistance", "minValue": 0.1, "maxValue": 0.3, "unitText": "Ω/□", "condition": "Selected conductive fabric grades and stated test methods" }, { "name": "Shielding effectiveness", "minValue": 50, "maxValue": 70, "unitText": "dB", "condition": "Representative material tests; frequency and fixture must be identified" }, { "name": "Peel adhesion", "minValue": 3.5, "maxValue": 10.5, "unitText": "N/cm", "condition": "Representative published stainless-steel tests" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Noise source and sensitive circuit", "Required frequency range or grounding function", "Substrate and grounding path", "Bonding area and available thickness", "Temperature, humidity and chemical exposure", "Drawing, liner format and annual volume" ], "customization": [ "Release-liner split", "Pull tab", "Kiss-cut sheet format", "Complex cutouts", "Lamination with foam or film", "Roll or piece supply" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-emi-shielding/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/" ], "validationBoundary": "System shielding depends on grounding, enclosure design, joint continuity, compression and frequency. Material data is not an assembly-level guarantee." }, { "name": "Conductive Foam Gaskets", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/", "description": "Compressible fabric-over-foam gaskets that combine conductive contact and mechanical compliance at electronic enclosure interfaces.", "function": "Maintains electrical contact across a variable joint while accommodating dimensional tolerance and repeated assembly.", "positions": [ "Controller seam", "LiDAR housing", "Radio shield", "Display frame", "Connector surround" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Available thickness", "value": "Representative conductive foam and fabric-over-foam window: 0.30–5.00 mm" }, { "name": "Recommended deflection", "value": "Typical published windows for selected grades: 15–50%; final target follows the enclosure gap and closure force" }, { "name": "Shielding effectiveness", "value": "Representative grade data: >70 to about 95 dB; some profiles exceed 100 dB under their published methods" }, { "name": "Through resistance", "value": "Selected conductive foam reference: <40 mΩ at 30% deflection under the stated test method" }, { "name": "Compression set", "value": "Selected constructions publish <5% to <15%, depending on core, strain, time and temperature" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "value": "Representative selected-grade window: -40 to 125°C for the complete foam, conductive layer and adhesive construction" }, { "name": "Shielding versus frequency", "value": "Grade-specific shielding data can be supplied with test method and frequency range" }, { "name": "Through resistance at compression", "value": "Electrical contact data linked to the intended gasket deflection where available" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Closure force reviewed against foam height, cross-section, housing stiffness and installed gap" }, { "name": "Compression set and cycling", "value": "Recovery and repeated-closure behavior compared for candidate constructions" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "value": "Temperature and environmental limits confirmed for foam, conductive wrap and adhesive together" }, { "name": "Flammability / compliance", "value": "UL 94, RoHS, REACH and halogen status tied to the exact selected construction when documented" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Available thickness", "minValue": 0.3, "maxValue": 5, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative conductive foam and fabric-over-foam constructions" }, { "name": "Recommended deflection", "minValue": 15, "maxValue": 50, "unitText": "%", "condition": "Selected grades; enclosure gap and closure force determine the target" }, { "name": "Shielding effectiveness", "minValue": 70, "maxValue": 95, "unitText": "dB", "condition": "Representative grade data; some profiles exceed this under different methods" }, { "name": "Operating temperature", "minValue": -40, "maxValue": 125, "unitText": "°C", "condition": "Selected complete conductive foam construction" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Seam or grounding geometry", "Nominal gap and enclosure tolerances", "Target and maximum deflection", "Allowable closure force", "Frequency and shielding target", "Surface, environment, drawing and cycle requirement" ], "customization": [ "Foam height and density", "Fabric selection", "Adhesive placement", "Frame geometry", "Splices and joints", "Kiss-cut delivery" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-emi-shielding/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/outdoor-robot-protection/" ], "validationBoundary": "Compression range and grounding path are reviewed with the enclosure design before a construction is finalized." }, { "name": "Camera & Sensor Foam Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/camera-sensor-foam/", "description": "Custom foam pads and gaskets for vibration control, cushioning, spacing, sealing and anti-rattle functions around cameras, LiDAR and sensors.", "function": "Controls motion and interface pressure around sensitive modules while accommodating gap and assembly variation.", "positions": [ "Camera support", "Gimbal interface", "LiDAR window perimeter", "Sensor housing", "Battery and PCB spacer" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Material family", "value": "PU, PE, EVA, silicone or another foam selected for support, sealing, damping and environment" }, { "name": "PU foam thickness", "value": "Representative selectable range: 0.53–12.70 mm, subject to grade availability and converted geometry" }, { "name": "PU foam density", "value": "Representative range: 144–480 kg/m³ across soft through firm families" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Representative PU family range at 25% deflection: about 1.7–55 kPa, grade and method dependent" }, { "name": "Compression set", "value": "Selected grades publish about 2–10% under stated strain, time and temperature conditions" }, { "name": "Silicone temperature option", "value": "Selected silicone foams can cover approximately -51 to 204°C; adhesive and assembly limits are reviewed separately" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Candidate foam curves can be compared at the intended installed compression" }, { "name": "Compression set / rebound", "value": "Recovery data reviewed for temperature, time under load and repeated movement" }, { "name": "Density, hardness and cell structure", "value": "Material family selected around support force, sealing need, thickness and mass" }, { "name": "Vibration / shock response", "value": "Candidate parts can be sampled for assembly-level testing with the supported mass and frequency input" }, { "name": "Environmental durability", "value": "Temperature, humidity, UV, fluid or aging data reviewed when relevant to the selected grade" }, { "name": "Flammability and compliance", "value": "Material-specific UL 94, RoHS, REACH or halogen documentation available when supported" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "PU foam thickness", "minValue": 0.53, "maxValue": 12.7, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative selectable PU foam family" }, { "name": "PU foam density", "minValue": 144, "maxValue": 480, "unitText": "kg/m³", "condition": "Representative soft through firm grades" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection at 25%", "minValue": 1.7, "maxValue": 55, "unitText": "kPa", "condition": "Representative PU grades and stated test conditions" }, { "name": "Silicone foam temperature option", "minValue": -51, "maxValue": 204, "unitText": "°C", "condition": "Selected silicone grade; adhesive reviewed separately" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Supported component mass", "Vibration spectrum or shock condition", "Nominal gap and tolerance stack", "Target compression and allowable force", "Alignment, sealing and optical constraints", "Temperature, exposure, drawing and volume" ], "customization": [ "Material and density", "Multi-level geometry", "Adhesive-free zones", "Pull tabs", "Laminated film or mesh", "Prototype comparison sets" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/outdoor-robot-protection/" ], "validationBoundary": "Vibration response is system-dependent. Candidate materials should be evaluated with supported mass, compression, frequency and assembly geometry." }, { "name": "EVA & Silicone Foam Cushion Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/eva-silicone-cushion-pads/", "description": "Die-cut cushioning, spacing and anti-rattle pads for battery bays, gimbals, flight controllers and robotic electronics exposed to assembly variation or vibration.", "function": "Controls contact, movement and local shock at defined interfaces while accommodating a designed amount of compression.", "positions": [ "Battery bay", "Gimbal support", "Flight-controller mounting point", "PCB or connector support", "Housing anti-rattle interface" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Material family", "value": "EVA, silicone foam or another reviewed cushioning grade; each family is quoted on its own data basis" }, { "name": "Thickness", "value": "Representative cross-family conversion window: 0.50–25.40 mm; exact range depends on foam family and tooling" }, { "name": "Silicone foam density", "value": "Representative selected-grade range: about 192–320 kg/m³" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Representative silicone constructions: about 20–310 kPa at their published strain and test method" }, { "name": "Compression set", "value": "Representative selected-grade range: about 5–30% under the stated time, strain and temperature" }, { "name": "Temperature", "value": "Selected silicone grades may cover approximately -51 to 204°C; EVA and adhesive limits are confirmed separately" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "value": "Load at the target strain can be compared across EVA, silicone and other candidate foams" }, { "name": "Compression set / creep", "value": "Long-term thickness recovery reviewed for temperature, dwell time and duty cycle" }, { "name": "Density and hardness", "value": "Grade data used together with thickness and geometry rather than as the only selection criterion" }, { "name": "Shock and vibration behavior", "value": "Prototype sets can be made for system testing under the customer’s actual mass and input" }, { "name": "Temperature and moisture", "value": "Environmental limits, water absorption or sealing behavior reviewed by material family" }, { "name": "Flammability / compliance", "value": "UL 94, RoHS, REACH and halogen status confirmed only for the exact selected grade" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Cross-family thickness", "minValue": 0.5, "maxValue": 25.4, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative conversion window across cushioning families" }, { "name": "Silicone foam density", "minValue": 192, "maxValue": 320, "unitText": "kg/m³", "condition": "Representative selected silicone grades" }, { "name": "Compression force-deflection", "minValue": 20, "maxValue": 310, "unitText": "kPa", "condition": "Representative silicone constructions at their published strain and method" }, { "name": "Silicone temperature option", "minValue": -51, "maxValue": 204, "unitText": "°C", "condition": "Selected grade; EVA and adhesive limits quoted separately" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Part function: spacing, cushioning, sealing or anti-rattle", "Nominal gap and tolerance stack", "Target compression and force limit", "Shock, vibration and supported mass", "Temperature, moisture and fluid exposure", "Drawing, adhesive surface and annual volume" ], "customization": [ "Material and grade comparison", "Custom outline and openings", "Adhesive-free zones", "Pull tabs and liners", "Lamination with film or mesh", "Prototype comparison sets" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/" ], "validationBoundary": "Cushioning performance depends on installed compression, supported mass, vibration or shock input, temperature and long-term set. Candidate parts require evaluation in the complete assembly." }, { "name": "PET Protective Films", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-protective-films/", "description": "Temporary or assembly-stage protective film parts for robot and UAV housings, camera covers, display surfaces and handling-sensitive components.", "function": "Reduces scratching, contamination or handling marks during converting, transport and assembly without adding a permanent functional layer.", "positions": [ "Drone housing surface", "Camera or gimbal cover", "Display or optical cover", "Robot exterior panel", "Assembly fixture contact area" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Total construction thickness", "value": "Common electronics protection-film examples: approximately 0.048–0.100 mm" }, { "name": "Reference clear construction", "value": "Example selection point: 0.066 mm total with a 0.036 mm PET carrier; exact grade confirmed before quotation" }, { "name": "Peel adhesion", "value": "A representative low-tack optical grade publishes about 0.45 N/20 mm on BA steel to EN 1939" }, { "name": "Weathering evidence", "value": "Selected grades may provide 300 h xenon-weathering data to ISO 4892-2; this is not universal across films" }, { "name": "Optical need", "value": "Clear, tinted or opaque options; transmittance and haze are quoted for the selected grade" }, { "name": "Removal", "value": "Residue, dwell time, peel angle and application/removal temperature are validated on the customer’s actual surface" }, { "name": "Total thickness", "value": "Film and adhesive construction selected around protection level and assembly handling" }, { "name": "Peel adhesion", "value": "Grade-specific adhesion reviewed on the actual substrate, finish and surface energy" }, { "name": "Clean removal", "value": "Residue, dwell time, removal angle and temperature evaluated on representative customer surfaces" }, { "name": "Optical performance", "value": "Transmittance, haze, clarity or color data considered when the protected surface is optical" }, { "name": "Surface durability", "value": "Scratch, contamination, humidity, UV or process-temperature exposure reviewed as required" }, { "name": "Compliance / cleanliness", "value": "Material compliance and cleanliness expectations defined for the selected film and process" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Total construction thickness", "minValue": 0.048, "maxValue": 0.1, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Common electronics protection-film examples" }, { "name": "Reference low-tack peel adhesion", "value": 0.45, "unitText": "N/20 mm", "condition": "Representative grade on BA steel to EN 1939" }, { "name": "Reference xenon weathering", "value": 300, "unitText": "h", "condition": "Selected grade to ISO 4892-2" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Protected substrate and surface finish", "Process step and required dwell time", "Application and removal temperature", "Optical or cosmetic acceptance criteria", "Peel tab, liner and placement method", "Drawing, quantity and packaging requirement" ], "customization": [ "Low-tack material options", "Peel tab", "Printed handling cue where approved", "Kiss-cut sheet format", "Custom window and perimeter", "Process carrier review" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/outdoor-robot-protection/" ], "validationBoundary": "Adhesion and clean removal depend on the exact film grade, substrate, surface condition, temperature and dwell time. Compatibility must be verified on the real surface." }, { "name": "Battery Compression Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/battery-compression-pads/", "description": "Die-cut foam and silicone pad constructions for spacing, cushioning and controlled contact within customer-designed UAV and mobile-robot battery assemblies.", "function": "Accommodates selected cell-to-housing or pack-interface variation while supporting controlled compression and repeatable placement.", "positions": [ "Cell-to-housing interface", "Pack lid", "Cell spacer location", "Battery bay support", "Module edge or end plate" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Thickness", "value": "Representative EV-pad range: 1.0–3.0 mm; broader foam constructions up to about 6.35 mm can be reviewed" }, { "name": "Density", "value": "Representative battery-pad material family: 112–400 kg/m³" }, { "name": "Stress at 25% deflection", "value": "Representative selected EV-pad grades: 10.3–83 kPa under ASTM D3574 conditions" }, { "name": "Design compression window", "value": "Stress-strain data can be evaluated from 10–70% strain; the approved operating window follows cell swelling and pack force limits" }, { "name": "Compression set", "value": "Selected EV-pad grades publish ≤5% at 70°C under ASTM D3574; exact construction and aging plan must match the pack" }, { "name": "Temperature reference", "value": "Representative polyurethane family: 90°C recommended constant use and 121°C intermittent; complete pack validation remains required" }, { "name": "Stress-strain / pressure curve", "value": "Candidate material force can be compared across the required compression window" }, { "name": "Compression set and creep", "value": "Long-term recovery reviewed against temperature, time, cycling and pack duty" }, { "name": "Thickness and tolerance", "value": "Nominal thickness selected from the cell, housing and swelling tolerance stack" }, { "name": "Temperature and aging", "value": "Continuous, peak and environmental aging limits matched to the selected construction" }, { "name": "Electrical / thermal behavior", "value": "Dielectric and thermal data supplied when relevant to the selected material grade" }, { "name": "Flammability and compliance", "value": "UL 94, RoHS, REACH or halogen documentation tied to the exact selected material" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Representative EV-pad thickness", "minValue": 1, "maxValue": 3, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Selected battery pad family; broader constructions reviewed separately" }, { "name": "Battery-pad density", "minValue": 112, "maxValue": 400, "unitText": "kg/m³", "condition": "Representative polyurethane battery-pad family" }, { "name": "Stress at 25% deflection", "minValue": 10.3, "maxValue": 83, "unitText": "kPa", "condition": "Selected EV-pad grades under ASTM D3574 conditions" }, { "name": "Compression design review", "minValue": 10, "maxValue": 70, "unitText": "% strain", "condition": "Screening curve window; approved range follows cell swelling and pack force limits" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Cell format and chemistry", "Nominal gap, tolerances and swelling allowance", "Target pressure or compression window", "Temperature and expected service life", "Electrical, thermal and flame requirements", "Pack drawing, prototype plan and annual volume" ], "customization": [ "Custom thickness and outline", "Pressure-sensitive adhesive", "Film carrier or insulation layer", "Adhesive-free zones", "Cell or housing registration features", "Prototype and production formats" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/" ], "validationBoundary": "These are converted components for packs designed by the customer. Cell restraint, pack safety and long-term compression require system-level engineering and validation." }, { "name": "Aerogel Thermal Barriers", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/aerogel-thermal-barriers/", "description": "Thin, lightweight aerogel-based insulation parts considered for space-constrained UAV and robotic battery or power assemblies where thermal separation is required.", "function": "Adds a low-profile thermal-resistance layer between defined surfaces while fitting the customer’s geometry and assembly method.", "positions": [ "Between battery cells or modules", "Battery-to-housing interface", "Power electronics separation", "Temperature-sensitive component boundary", "Pack lid or sidewall" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Finished thickness", "value": "Representative thin barrier review window: 0.50–6.00 mm, depending on core, facing and encapsulation" }, { "name": "Thermal conductivity", "value": "Representative aerogel core or blanket range near room temperature: about 0.012–0.030 W/m·K; test method and compression must be stated" }, { "name": "Density", "value": "Representative lightweight blanket/core range: approximately 70–200 kg/m³ before added facings or frames" }, { "name": "Thermal resistance", "value": "Calculated from the complete thickness and grade, then checked under the intended compression and temperature exposure" }, { "name": "Edge / dust control", "value": "Film, paper, mica or elastomeric encapsulation can be reviewed around particle control and assembly" }, { "name": "Event performance", "value": "Torch, flame and propagation evidence is quoted only for the exact barrier construction and customer test method" }, { "name": "Thermal conductivity", "value": "Grade-specific data supplied with thickness, temperature and test method identified" }, { "name": "Thermal resistance", "value": "Complete barrier stack reviewed rather than quoting aerogel core data alone" }, { "name": "Density / areal weight", "value": "Finished part mass calculated for lightweight UAV and mobile-robot programs" }, { "name": "Temperature exposure", "value": "Continuous, peak and test exposure limits confirmed for core, film, adhesive and encapsulation" }, { "name": "Electrical insulation", "value": "Dielectric behavior confirmed from the complete selected construction where required" }, { "name": "Dust, edge and flame behavior", "value": "Encapsulation, particle control and flammability documentation reviewed by exact grade" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Finished thickness", "minValue": 0.5, "maxValue": 6, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative thin barrier review window" }, { "name": "Thermal conductivity", "minValue": 0.012, "maxValue": 0.03, "unitText": "W/m·K", "condition": "Representative core or blanket data near room temperature" }, { "name": "Core or blanket density", "minValue": 70, "maxValue": 200, "unitText": "kg/m³", "condition": "Before added facings, frames or encapsulation" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Heat source, protected surface and event duration", "Available thickness and weight target", "Operating and peak temperature", "Electrical-isolation requirement", "Dust-control, encapsulation and assembly need", "Part drawing, prototype test and validation standard" ], "customization": [ "Protective film or encapsulation review", "Adhesive frame or mounting features", "Custom cell or module outline", "Lamination with insulation film", "Piece or array format", "Prototype handling evaluation" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/" ], "validationBoundary": "No thermal-runaway containment or pack-safety guarantee is made from a barrier material alone. Selected materials and the complete pack must be validated against the customer’s safety requirements." }, { "name": "PET & PI Insulation Parts", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/pet-pi-insulation-parts/", "description": "Precision die-cut and adhesive-backed films for dielectric isolation, wrapping and barrier functions in dense electronic and battery assemblies.", "function": "Creates thin electrical separation around PCBs, housings, busbars, batteries, terminals and power components.", "positions": [ "PCB underside", "Housing wall", "Battery terminal", "Busbar", "Folded component wrap" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "PET film thickness", "value": "Representative electronics-film range: 0.012–0.500 mm; final range depends on grade, forming and die-cut geometry" }, { "name": "PI film thickness", "value": "Representative high-performance film range: 0.0127–0.125 mm" }, { "name": "Dielectric strength", "value": "Selected PI grades: about 154–315 kV/mm; selected PET dielectric grades can reach about 290–350 kV/mm under their stated tests" }, { "name": "Dielectric constant", "value": "Representative values at 1 kHz: PET about 3.25; PI about 3.4–3.5" }, { "name": "Volume resistivity", "value": "Selected PI reference grades: approximately 1×10¹⁷ Ω·cm under published conditions" }, { "name": "Temperature", "value": "Selected PET dielectric films are published to about 125°C; PI may support higher-temperature designs, but adhesive and assembly set the final limit" }, { "name": "Dielectric strength / breakdown", "value": "Grade-specific values supplied with thickness and test method identified" }, { "name": "Volume resistivity and dielectric constant", "value": "Electrical data provided where relevant to the selected film grade" }, { "name": "Temperature rating", "value": "Continuous-use, short-term and relative thermal index data matched to the exact material" }, { "name": "Dimensional stability", "value": "Shrinkage, CTE, forming and fold behavior reviewed for the process temperature and geometry" }, { "name": "Mechanical properties", "value": "Tensile, elongation, tear and bend requirements considered for wraps, tabs and thin webs" }, { "name": "Flammability / compliance", "value": "UL 94, RoHS, REACH and halogen documentation shown only for the chosen grade" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "PET film thickness", "minValue": 0.012, "maxValue": 0.5, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative electronics film family" }, { "name": "PI film thickness", "minValue": 0.0127, "maxValue": 0.125, "unitText": "mm", "condition": "Representative high-performance film family" }, { "name": "PI dielectric strength", "minValue": 154, "maxValue": 315, "unitText": "kV/mm", "condition": "Selected film grade, thickness and stated test method" }, { "name": "PET dielectric strength", "minValue": 290, "maxValue": 350, "unitText": "kV/mm", "condition": "Selected dielectric-film grades and stated test conditions" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Working and transient voltage", "Creepage, clearance and edge geometry", "Operating and process temperature", "Available thickness and bend requirement", "Adhesive surface and flame requirement", "Drawing, assembly sequence and annual volume" ], "customization": [ "Score and fold features", "Adhesive zones", "Liner and pull tab", "Lamination with foam or graphite", "Embossing / forming review", "Kiss-cut sheet or individual pieces" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-flight-controller/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-esc/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/uav-battery-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/amr-agv-controller/" ], "validationBoundary": "Working voltage, creepage, clearance, edge geometry and the complete assembly determine insulation performance; material data alone is not a system rating." }, { "name": "Dust Mesh & Vent Membranes", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/dust-mesh-weatherproof-membranes/", "description": "Die-cut mesh, membrane and adhesive-frame constructions for robot and UAV vents, microphones, speakers, cameras and sensor housings.", "function": "Supports airflow, pressure equalization, acoustic transmission or particle control at defined housing openings.", "positions": [ "Pressure vent", "Air inlet", "Microphone / speaker", "Camera or sensor opening", "Outdoor controller housing" ], "configurableProperties": [ { "name": "Vent airflow", "value": "Representative adhesive vent grades: 100–270 mL/min at Δp = 70 mbar; vent area and test method must match" }, { "name": "Water-entry pressure", "value": "Selected membrane reference: >0.6 bar for 60 s; this is material-grade data, not an enclosure guarantee" }, { "name": "Ingress target", "value": "IP65–IP68 may be targeted only through a validated vent, bond, housing and installation assembly" }, { "name": "Mesh aperture / filtration", "value": "Opening size and particle target are defined by grade; microscope and airflow data can be supplied when available" }, { "name": "Acoustic behavior", "value": "Insertion loss or transmission data is quoted for the selected microphone or speaker media and aperture" }, { "name": "Adhesive frame", "value": "Custom aperture, bond width, outer profile, liner and assembly tab matched to the housing surface" }, { "name": "Airflow / pressure drop", "value": "Media and vent area selected around required exchange rate and allowable pressure differential" }, { "name": "Water-entry pressure", "value": "Grade-specific membrane data reviewed with assembly geometry and target protection level" }, { "name": "Acoustic performance", "value": "Insertion loss or transmission data considered for microphone and speaker applications" }, { "name": "Particle / mesh rating", "value": "Opening size, filtration need and contaminant type defined for the selected mesh" }, { "name": "Environmental resistance", "value": "Hydrophobic, oleophobic, temperature, UV and chemical exposure data reviewed by grade" }, { "name": "Adhesive and bond reliability", "value": "Adhesive, bond width, substrate, surface energy and environmental aging reviewed together" } ], "screeningRanges": [ { "name": "Vent airflow", "minValue": 100, "maxValue": 270, "unitText": "mL/min", "condition": "Representative adhesive vent grades at Δp = 70 mbar" }, { "name": "Water-entry pressure", "minValue": 0.6, "unitText": "bar", "qualifier": ">", "condition": "Selected membrane reference for 60 seconds" } ], "selectionInputs": [ "Opening size, free volume and vent location", "Required airflow or equalization time", "Target water, dust or acoustic performance", "Temperature, altitude and fluid exposure", "Bond surface, width and assembly pressure", "Housing drawing and assembly-level validation plan" ], "customization": [ "Mesh or membrane grade", "Adhesive-frame lamination", "Multi-layer construction", "Pull tabs and liners", "Registration holes", "Piece or kiss-cut delivery" ], "applications": [ "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/outdoor-robot-protection/", "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/" ], "validationBoundary": "Ingress protection is an assembly-level result. Housing design, adhesive bond, compression, vent geometry and validation must all be considered." } ], "insights": [ { "title": "How to Specify a Thermal Interface Pad for a Drone ESC", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/insights/specifying-thermal-interface-pads-for-drone-escs/", "category": "Thermal management", "description": "Move beyond a conductivity headline and define the gap, pressure, heat path, electrical boundary and assembly conditions that determine the finished pad.", "datePublished": "2026-09-28", "dateModified": "2026-09-28", "projectChecklist": [ "ESC and enclosure drawing", "Gap and tolerance stack", "Heat source and temperature target", "Mounting pressure or force limit", "Isolation and compliance needs", "Prototype and annual volume" ], "related": [ { "name": "Thermal Silicone Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/thermal-silicone-pads/" }, { "name": "Drone ESC application", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-esc/" }, { "name": "Thermal management solution", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/thermal-management/" } ] }, { "title": "EMI Gasket Selection for Compact Robot Controllers", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/insights/emi-gasket-selection-for-robot-controllers/", "category": "EMI shielding", "description": "A shielding material works only as part of a conductive enclosure path. Define the seam, grounding surfaces, frequency concern and installed compression before selecting the gasket.", "datePublished": "2026-09-28", "dateModified": "2026-09-28", "projectChecklist": [ "Enclosure and seam drawing", "Frequency or EMC concern", "Ground path and surface finish", "Gap and compression range", "Service-cycle requirement", "Prototype and production quantity" ], "related": [ { "name": "Conductive Foam Gaskets", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/conductive-foam-gaskets/" }, { "name": "Drone EMI shielding application", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-emi-shielding/" }, { "name": "EMI shielding solution", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/solutions/emi-shielding/" } ] }, { "title": "Selecting Foam for Drone Cameras and LiDAR Modules", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/insights/foam-selection-for-drone-cameras-and-lidar/", "category": "Vibration & cushioning", "description": "Choose cushioning around the module and its installed strain—not by foam color or hand feel. The correct part must control motion without disturbing alignment or optics.", "datePublished": "2026-09-28", "dateModified": "2026-09-28", "projectChecklist": [ "Module and housing drawing", "Mass and sensitive axes", "Gap and compression range", "Motion or vibration target", "Environment and substrate", "Prototype and annual volume" ], "related": [ { "name": "Camera & Sensor Foam Pads", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/products/camera-sensor-foam/" }, { "name": "Drone camera & gimbal application", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/drone-camera-gimbal/" }, { "name": "LiDAR & sensor protection", "url": "https://www.flexcend.com/applications/lidar-sensor-protection/" } ] } ] }