Static dissipative foam
If you need to protect items from both ESD (electrostatic discharge) and physical damage, anti-static Ethafoam provides reliable, lasting performance.
Anti-static Ethafoam is a closed-cell, polyethene foam that contains internal anti-static agents. These agents eliminate static potential within the foam itself and dissipate ESD from other sources. Ethafoam also provides excellent cushioning protection, absorbing forces that could cause damage to fragile parts or products.
At GWP Conductive, we offer your business expertise in anti-static packaging and foam conversion. Our team of expert designers can create bespoke designs, minimise material use and lower your costs. You can, of course, source your outer ESD packaging from us as well.
Key benefits of anti-static Ethafoam
There are several benefits you can expect when using anti-static Ethafoam, including:
FAQs
What is ESD grade Ethafoam?
ESD grade Ethafoam is an anti-static polyethene foam that provides a controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges emitted from other neighbouring materials and personnel during handling, assembly, and transit of the product.
How does anti-static Ethafoam work?
The anti-static grade Ethafoam contains internal anti-static agents that eliminate static potential within the foam itself. It also dissipates electrostatic discharges from other sources (e.g., generated by handling, neighbouring components, and the external atmosphere) and meets various standards, such as EIA-541, ANSI, and EOS/ESD.
What is anti-static Ethafoam used for?
Due to its consistent, reliable performance, anti-static Ethafoam is a popular choice for manufacturers of high-value, delicate and static-sensitive equipment. It can be specified to enhance virtually any Corstat® and anti-static packaging products.
Is Ethafoam available in standard grades?
Ethafoam is available in standard (i.e., non-anti-static) grades. Non-ESD Ethafoam is a popular choice for applications such as end caps, lined boxes, and composite packaging.
Is Ethafoam recyclable?
Currently, Polyethene foams are only recyclable at specialist processing plants. It is not presently accepted in UK kerbside collections.
Why GWP Conductive?
35+ years of experience
GWP Group has been supplying cost-effective, commercially successful solutions to a vast range of businesses for over 35 years.
UK ESD packaging specialists
We have an award-winning team of designers and packaging experts with specific, specialist knowledge of both foam and ESD performance.
Market leaders
GWP Conductive products account for more than 80% of the ESD packaging market, being specified by the majority of OEM manufacturers.
A business you can trust
GWP Conductive is now part of the UK’s largest packaging distributor, Macfarlane Group PLC, providing additional reach and reassurance.
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