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Reliable anti-static packaging is vital if you work in the electronics industry or with any products that ESD (electrostatic discharge) can damage.
Anti-static packaging works by creating a Faraday cage that channels static around the outside of the pack. As a result, it protects the contents from any harmful effects, including irreparable damage. Anti-static packaging also protects against physical damage, particularly when using foam cushioning, making it ideal for transporting or storing PCBs, semiconductors, and other static-sensitive items.
As the UK market leader, with an 80% market share, GWP Conductive provide your business with the broadest choice of ESD packaging options. Our range includes anti-static bags, boxes, bins, containers and inserts, ensuring we have an option to suit every conceivable ESD requirement.
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FAQs
What does anti-static mean?
Anti-static is a generic term for any material that allows the flow of electrons. As such, it applies to both dissipative and conductive items. Other phrases applicable when discussing anti-static packaging include dissipative, conductive, and insulative.
Is conductive packaging the same as anti-static packaging?
Conductive materials provide low electrical resistance. These materials allow electrons to flow across or through them to ground. They would typically have a surface resistivity of less than 1 x 10⁵ Ω/sq. or a volume resistivity of less than 1 x 104 Ω-cm. The manufacture of anti-static packaging uses various conductive materials to create a Faraday cage effect.
What is static dissipative?
Static-dissipative materials allow charges to discharge more slowly. This type of material also does so in a more controlled manner than conductive materials. Dissipative materials have a surface resistivity equal to or greater than 1 x 105 Ω/sq. but less than 1 x 1012 Ω/sq.
Are insulative materials suitable for ESD-safe packaging?
Insulative materials prevent or limit the flow of electrons across or through them. They have electrical resistance and are difficult to ground. Unlike anti-static material, charges remain on them for a considerable time. Insulative materials have a surface resistivity of at least 1 x 1012 Ω/sq. Alternatively, insulative material should have a volume resistivity of at least 1 x 1011 Ω-cm.
Does GWP Conductive design custom anti-static boxes and packaging?
Many other packaging suppliers offer custom-designed anti-static packaging. However, these are nearly always created by designers with little or no experience in producing successful ESD-safe solutions. At GWP, however, we have over 30 years of experience and a dedicated anti-static design team. Therefore, you can be confident that any custom item we create for you will deliver performance and protection that exceeds your expectations.
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Why work with GWP Conductive?
At GWP, we manufacture and stock an extensive range of industry-standard anti-static boxes, layer pads, dividers, totes, cases, foam inserts, and other material handling products. Our comprehensive stockholding enables next-day delivery in most cases.
We carefully design our packaging to complement each other and work seamlessly with most standard racking and shelving systems. The range of designs and sizes is compatible with setups typically found within ESD-controlled workspaces.
However, if the standard anti-static packaging products are not 100% perfect for your specific application, our specialist design team, with more than 30 years of experience, allow you to specify a completely bespoke solution tailored precisely to your business requirements. Using bespoke anti-static boxes for electronics can significantly reduce physical damage in transit, reduce packaging time, enable more efficient transit, and provide long-term cost savings.
If you require assistance selecting the best anti-static packaging for your specific project or items, please get in touch. We can also help if you want to know your nearest distributor or have questions about any of the anti-static packaging products available.
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