Conductive Zotefoams®
If you need the highest levels of cushioning performance and ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, there is only one choice – ESD Plastazote®.
ESD Plastazote is a static-dissipative or conductive version of the standard Plastazote polyethylene foam. Adding conductive additives, such as carbon, during manufacture, provides the ESD properties. It gradually dissipates static charges, preventing them from harming components such as microchips and circuit boards during storage and transit.
At GWP, we’ve been converting Plastazote alongside other standard and conductive Zotefoams® materials for over 20 years. Our expertise in foam conversion – predominantly for protective case inserts – and ESD safe packaging, has led to us completing countless successful projects using conductive Plastazote.
Benefits of ESD Plastazote
Plastazote, and particularly the conductive grades, provide you with the following benefits:
Technical and conversion information
General
A closed cell polyethylene foam, which is produced as a pure chemically inert foam without blowing agent residues.
Closed cell (cross linked) makes material non-shedding.
Material provides increased stiffness and improved mould-ability.
FAQs
What is conductive Plastazote?
Conductive Plastazote is a static-dissipative, nitrogen-blown, cross-linked polyethylene foam that provides not only conductive performance but also advanced cushioning protection for fragile components.
What are the grades of ESD Plastazote?
The two primary grades of ESD Plastazote, LD30SD and LD40SD, are manufactured using a special carbon compound that provides conductive properties alongside their renowned cushioning performance.
Are non-conductive Plastazote foams available?
Plastazote is available in a wide range of non-conductive grades, being the leading foam for high-performance, technical applications. It provides the highest levels of protection from shock, vibration and impact. As such, it is popular for case inserts, foam dunnage, gift packs and other engineered foam products.
What is Plastazote foam used for?
Due to its cushioning performance and longevity, Plastazote is popular for use in tough, rigid outer containers, such as SSI Schaefer conductive euro containers (as foam dunnage), as well as engineered foam inserts in a wide range of protective cases.
Does conductive Plastazote mark products?
As carbon is introduced by pre-compounding (not post-impregnation, as with some types of conductive foam), it ensures it is fully encapsulated in the polymer. As a result, the foams are non-sloughing (i.e., they do not leave a residue or “mark” when rubbed against a hard surface) and provide excellent performance.
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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