Electromagnetic Shielding Materials

For human bodyMGnet

Japan Patent No. 392205 / US Patent No. US6.855.883.B1

Reflects high frequency electromagnetic waves
MG(Microwave Guard)net

  • ・Blocks high frequency electromagnetic waves (100kHz to several tens of GHz)
  • ・Anti-static (static)
  • ・High durability (resistant to bending and friction)
  • ・High light transmittance, breathability, and heat dissipation
  • ・Ultra-lightweight (20g/㎡)
  • ・Conductive rust prevention processing (performance maintained for more than 2 years)
  • ・Long fibers reduce the production of fluff and dust
  • ・Won't fray even when cut

  1. 1.MGnet 2 layers 
  2. 2.High frequency electromagnetic waves 
  3. 3.Electromagnetic wave reflection

Silver fiber (nylon99.9% pure silverIt is a material made by weaving nylon fiber (coated with 1.0% mercury) into a special honeycomb mesh (mesh size of about 1 mm), and combines the properties of nylon fiber (lightweight and flexible), silver (conductivity, electromagnetic shielding, antibacterial properties), and honeycomb mesh (durability, translucency, ventilation, and heat dissipation). It is also treated with conductive rust prevention to prevent deterioration of the silver fiber.

specification

Part number MGNET-010
Fabric width x thickness x length 105cm x 0.2mm x approx. 80m
Weight (unit weight) 20g/㎡
material Substrate Nylon Fiber
Coating Materials Silver (99.9% purity)
Electromagnetic shielding properties (KEC method) 1Electromagnetic wave shielding (KEC method)00kHz~1000kHz 1 piece 21.5~23.7dB
4 pieces 23.2~51.9dB
1000kHz~3GHz 1 piece 23.7~30.8dB
4 pieces 51.9~61.3dB
Electromagnetic wave shielding
(Free Space Method)
4.5MHz~1.4GHz 1 piece 30~40dB
4 pieces 47~60dB
7.75GHz~13GHz 1 piece 20~40dB
4 pieces 40~60dB
Heat resistance -30~200℃
Durability (shielding performance)
Opened or unopened from airtight bag
After opening Performance drops by 20-30% in one year
Unopened Maintains performance for over 10 years
Conductivity Surface resistance (Ω/10×10cm) Vertical 1.4Ω
Horizontal 3.3Ω
Antibacterial (Staphylococcus aureus) SEK standard *Unified test method Antibacterial properties for human use only Viable cell count Under 20
Bacteriostatic activity value 5.8 and above
Bactericidal activity value 3.1 or higher
Silver ion elution test
MGnet 0.1g and 5g in 1L
Tap water※When put into
Silver ion concentration over time
The changes were tested.
※Simulated tap water made by mixing ultrapure water with sodium hypochlorite
●The concentration of silver ions increases in proportion to the amount of water and the surface area of ​​the silver.
0.1g/liter
Area: Approx. 0.003㎡
Silver surface area: approx. 0.9㎡
1 hour 70ppb
8 hour 108ppb
24 hour 133ppb
5g/liter
Area: approx. 0.15㎡
Silver surface area: approx. 45㎡
1 minute 117ppb
5 minute 211ppb
10 minute 230ppb

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Electromagnetic Shielding Data

KEC method electric field shielding data

This is the electric field shielding data (in dB: decibels) when 1 to 4 MGnet sheets are stacked for each frequency.※99% at 40dB, 99.9% at 60dBIt has a shielding performance of .If you want to completely block your mobile phone from receiving signals, you will need a shielding performance of 40dB or more, so please use MGnet tripled or more.

KEC method electrolytic shield data

▲Comparison of shielding performance against near-field electric fields by overlapping MGnets (KEC method): Measurement Limit indicates the measurement limit value. It can be seen that overlapping MGnets improves shielding performance against high-frequency electromagnetic waves from 1 MHz to 2.5 GHz from 20 dB to 60 dB.

KEC method for measuring electric field shielding

Comparison of electromagnetic shielding performance by overlapping MGnets

A comparison was made of the electromagnetic wave shielding performance of overlapping MGnets. The shielding performance against near electric fields was measured using the KEC method as shown on the right. The results are shown in the table and graph above. These results show that overlapping MGnets improves the shielding performance against high frequency electromagnetic waves from 1MHz to 2.5GHz.Measurement method for shielding effectiveness against near electric fields using the KEC method (Figure 1)

(Figure 1)

Free space method electric field shielding data

This is the electric field shielding data (dB: decibel unit) when 1 to 6 sheets of MGnet are stacked for each frequency. Shielding performance evaluation of MGnet in each frequency band was carried out by HVS Technologies, Inc. (a specialized institution for electromagnetic absorption shielding materials and test equipment attached to the Electro-Acoustic Research Center) in the United States. As a result, electromagnetic wave shielding performance was confirmed with a shielding rate of 30 to 40 dB or more at frequencies of 0.045 GHz to 1.4 GHz, and a shielding rate of 20 to 40 dB or more at frequencies of 7.75 GHz to 13.0 GHz. Details are shown in Table 2.

Measurement Facility HVS Technologies, Inc. (A US-based company specializing in electromagnetic absorption shielding materials and test equipment, affiliated with the Electroacoustic Research Center)
Measurer Prof. Vijay K. Varadan (Center for Electroacoustic Materials and Device Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Electromagnetic wave shielding material used MGnet
Measuring Equipment HVS Free Space Microwave Measurement System
How to Measure Measurement of electromagnetic wave absorption rate and transmission attenuation rate of MGnet using HVS Free Space Microwave Measurement System
Measurement results
  • frequency0.045GHz~At 1.4GHz:
  • Absorption rate:Around 1%
  • Shielding rate:30~More than 40 dB
  • frequency7.75GHz~At 13.0GHz:
  • Absorption rate:Around 1%
  • Shielding rate:20~More than 40dB

Millimeter wave shielding test data ※Click to enlarge

Metal allergy is a condition in which the skin reacts to metals and chloride ions contained in sweat, causing a rash. Silver is a safe metal that is extremely unlikely to cause allergic reactions. Most common electromagnetic shielding materials use inexpensive metal plating such as nickel. Nickel dissolves more easily than other metals when it comes into direct contact with the skin, and if you sweat, it dissolves even more easily due to the action of chloride ions in sweat, so care must be taken.

Our "MGnet" products are designed with safety and intended use in mind, and are coated with silver to minimize the risk of metal allergies. Also, unlike general products that have electromagnetic shielding material coated on the fabric, "MGnet" products are silver coated at the fiber level, making them resistant to abrasion and peeling of the coating material and durable.

Nickel "Material Safety Data Sheet"

Human health hazards of nickel
Respiratory sensitization Category 1
Skin sensitivity Category 1
Carcinogenicity Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1(Respiratory system/kidneys)
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2(Respiratory System)
Environmental hazards of nickel
Chronic toxicity to the aquatic environment Category 4
Environmental hazards of nickel
  • May cause allergies, asthma or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Suspected of causing cancer
  • Respiratory and kidney problems
  • Respiratory damage from long-term or repeated exposure
  • May be harmful to aquatic life due to long-term effects