One spark can destroy a circuit board.
Standard foam generates triboelectric charges as items are pushed in and pulled out. For bare PCBs, hard drives and avionics, that discharge can take out the component.
Anti-static foam, recognisable by its industry-standard pink colour, is treated with surfactants that lower surface resistance so charge dissipates harmlessly instead of arcing into your gear.
ESD Specifications
- Material Type
- Anti-static polyethylene
- Colour
- Pink (industry standard)
- Surface Resistance
- 10⁹ to 10¹¹ Ohms/sq
- Static Decay
- Under 2 seconds
- Corrosion
- Non-corrosive to copper and silver
- Shelf Life
- Long term ESD properties
Typical properties for pink anti-static polyethylene. Ask us for the current batch datasheet if your process needs certified figures.
Protection you can verify.
Treated to prevent the triboelectric charges that build up as components are inserted and removed, and that kill circuit boards.
The pink colouring gives immediate visual confirmation that the packaging is ESD safe, which matters at compliance audit time.
A smooth surface that will not scratch delicate components, screens or lenses as they are handled in and out of the case.
Where static cannot be allowed.
The industries where ESD packaging is not optional.
Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Motherboards, graphics cards and exposed circuitry.
Computer Components
Hard drives, RAM modules and processors.
Avionics & Sensors
Flight instruments and navigational sensors.
Medical Electronics
Diagnostic devices and instrument electronics sensitive to static.
Telecommunications
Optical transceivers and networking hardware.
Ordnance & Pyrotechnics
Environments where a static spark is not acceptable.
Compare the other foams.
Secure your electronics.
Send through your components and case details and we will quote a custom anti-static insert.
- Quote within 24 hours
- Free, no-obligation
- Australian made