It’s no surprise that technology has become an ever-present aspect of our world, but as our reliance on electronics continues to grow, so does the risk. Threats like hacking, signal interception, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks are ongoing challenges that government agencies and businesses face daily. As a result, the standards for protecting sensitive data and equipment from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) have improved to mitigate these threats.

However, this begs the question: When was the last time you looked at your building, vehicle, or equipment to ensure compliance with today’s shielding standards? Whether it’s a data center, a control room in an older building, a military vehicle, or an enclosure that used to have “enough” protection, outdated shielding may leave your systems non-compliant and vulnerable to breaches and system failures.

Fortunately, MAJR Products specializes in both retrofitting and reverse engineering to help you bring yesterday’s infrastructure and enclosures up to today’s standards, without compromising performance or protection. Here’s how.

Retrofitting to Meet Modern Shielding Standards

Retrofitting involves upgrading existing systems, structures, or components to meet current performance standards, without rebuilding them from the ground up. This allows businesses and organizations to protect their infrastructure against EMI, RFI, and EMP threats while saving time, money, and resources. This approach is even more valuable for older systems that were built before the implementation of today’s strict standards, such as TEMPEST, ICD 705, and MIL-STD-461.

A prime example of this is HVAC shielding. Several years ago, ICD 705 compliance suddenly became mandatory for HVAC systems in SCIFs and secure facilities. This created an immediate need for replacement components like vent panels and HVAC waveguides to maintain airflow while preventing electromagnetic leakage. Today, nearly every secure building or SCIF with air ducts (especially data centers) require advanced shielding solutions, including HVAC waveguides, shielded doors, and shielded windows.

Examples of common retrofitting solutions include:

• HVAC waveguide panels
• Conductive gasketing
• Shielded door gaskets
• Shielded ISO corners
• Shielded doors
• Shielded windows for enhanced visibility while preserving the integrity of the enclosure
• Shielded enclosures for power grids, communication systems, and monitoring stations

Reverse Engineering to Modernize Shielding Without Redesign

Reverse engineering analyzes an existing product or component in order to recreate or improve the item, often for the purpose of enhancing it into more modern system requirements. It’s commonly used for:

• Legacy equipment and systems that can’t be replaced
• Replacement parts that are discontinued
• Shielding upgrades, especially for defense, aerospace, and telecom industries

For example, if a client owns an electronic enclosure box or rack that needs to be shielded to meet today’s compliance standards, MAJR Products will reverse-engineer the unit without changing critical aspects of the original design, such as the shape, size or weight, and then add custom shielding to improve shielding and meet requirements.

What About Military and Mobile EMI, RFI & EMP Shielding Applications?

Military and mobile systems, like Humvees, JLTVs, mobile command centers, and SCIFs, are some of the most critical yet commonly outdated assets when it comes to EMI, RFI, and EMP protection. Without proper upgrades, these vehicles and systems are vulnerable to signal leakage, malfunctions, and even system failures during missions.

That’s why MAJR Products offers both retrofitting and reverse engineering for your military and mobile applications, helping to harden and shield them without costly redesigns or replacements.

To bring legacy fleets up to modern specs, MAJR Products provides:

• Waveguide vents
• Shielded gaskets
• Shielded windows
• Shielded enclosures
• And many more custom shielding solutions

Ready to Strengthen and Shield Your Infrastructure or Assets?

Don’t let outdated buildings and equipment enclosures put your business at risk. Whether you're protecting sensitive data, mission-critical equipment, or high-value assets, MAJR Products delivers tailored shielding solutions that meet today’s strict compliance standards. Save time, money, and resources with retrofitting and reverse engineering options to bring your systems up to date.

Contact MAJR Products today for expert engineering solutions that turn complex shielding challenges into streamlined upgrades.