Pink Anti-Static Foam: ESD Safe Inserts and Packaging

Polyurethane / Polyether Foam

Full customisation of ESD boxes using pink anti-static foams

Pink anti-static foam inserts boast a wealth of beneficial features, including high levels of ESD protection for any static sensitive device. Pink anti-static foam inserts also offer excellent levels of protection against impact, shock, and vibration whilst items are in transit.

Suitable for computer chips, circuit boards and various other static sensitive devices, pink anti-static foam inserts are extremely cost effective, assisting in reducing damage costs. Read More

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Description

More info on pink anti-static foam

A large number of the stock boxes and packaging products you can source from GWP Conductive, such as transit packs, component shippers and chip boxes, are all enhanced through the use of pink anti-static foam inserts.

Pink anti-static foam’s unique properties allow the foam to slowly dissipate electro-static charges that are potentially created by adjacent components, the component itself or even human handlers during the transit process.

Pink anti-static foam is also excellent for cushioning sensitive circuit boards, computer chips and other electronics from shock, impact, and vibration. This is why it is extensively used in Corstat® and other forms of anti static packaging.

How pink anti static foam works

Pink anti-Static foam is a polyurethane foam that is chemically enhanced with an anti-static agent (surfactant) and coloured with a pink dye for identification. It will not generate static charge when it rubs against itself and is usually used for single trip shipping.

Manufactured to include an anti-static additive, these pink foams give a surface conductivity that will reduce over time.

Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) is a commonly used additive (although other similar chemicals are also used), which is introduced during the extrusion phase of the material manufacture.

This additive will then slowly migrate to the edges of the foam before forming lines on the surface.

One end of the microscopic anti-static molecule protrudes from the material edge and draws in moisture from the ambient air to allow a conductive path for current to pass through.

This type of foam typically has a volume resistivity in the range of 10¹⁰ – 10¹² ohms.cms and often has a surface resistivity that is higher still.

Due to the way in which the foam works, performance can be enhanced with increased atmospheric humidity.

Key benefits of ESD safe foam at a glance

Protection of static sensitive devices
Cost effective material
Unaffected by high atmospheric humidity
Expert in house foam designers and engineers
Additional cushioning protection for sensitive items
Perfect for customisation of our stock conductive ranges

Technical

Data Overview

Please see below for brief technical details of the pink anti static foam used in GWP Conductives’ ESD safe packaging.

Polyether Foam Details

Foam Type Polyurethane / Polyether

Sponge / Soft

Non Cross linked will shed

Used for moulding around parts

Higher densities HLB22 / HLB30 30kgs weight m3

Free Quotes / Advice

No obligation quotes and genuinely impartial advice

Not only are GWP Conductive the UK leaders in all forms of conductive packaging, but our sister division, GWP Protective, are also one of the largest independent foam converters.

This combination of expertise means that whatever your foam requirement, you can source a solution that is not only perfectly tailored to your specific application, but that will also be precisely compatible with your choice of outer container as well.

A team of knowledgeable designers, product advisers and customer support staff will be able to provide impartial recommendations on the best options for your application, product, and budget, as well as providing no obligation quotes on any requirement too.

Alternative Foam Options

Wide selection of ESD safe and standard packaging foams

GWP are among the leading foam converters in the UK. This means you can source a wide range of conductive and non conductive foam inserts and packaging from a single source.