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Anti-static packaging plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive electronic components and devices during shipping and storage. This specialised packaging combats the buildup and discharge of static electricity, a silent threat that can cause irreparable damage to delicate electronics, leading to increased waste and costs. By creating a controlled environment, anti-static packaging effectively neutralises or dissipates static charges, ensuring the safe transport and handling of your valuable electronic assets.

## **Preventing Static Discharge with Anti-Static Packaging**

There are two main ways to address static electricity: static dissipative packaging or conductive anti-static packaging. Both serve essential roles in protecting your sensitive electronics.

### **Dissipative Packaging**

Anti-static dissipative packaging, often recognisable by its pink or red hue, features a special coating that prevents static buildup. This buildup commonly occurs when standard polythene materials rub against themselves. While it doesn't block external static charges, it safeguards the contents from harmful internal static accumulation. Dissipative packaging is commonly found in rolls, wrapping, anti-static bags, bubble bags, and bubble wrap.

### **Static Shielding Packaging**

Metallised bags, also called conductive or electrostatic discharge (ESD) bags, create a Faraday cage effect thanks to their conductive metal and dielectric plastic layers. This shields the contents from external static fields. Combined with a dissipative coating, these bags prevent internal static buildup and protect against contact with external static charges. These bags are reclosable and come in various types, including zipper, heat-sealable, self-sealing, and open-topped. Some metallised bags also offer a moisture barrier, providing a comprehensive solution for long-term anti-static storage.

## **Types of Anti-Static Packaging Materials**

Anti-static packaging relies on specific materials to effectively prevent static buildup and discharge. Let's explore some of the commonly used materials:

- **Polyethylene (PE):** Polyethylene is a versatile plastic commonly used in anti-static packaging, including static-proof bags, due to its inherent ability to dissipate static charges. It often comes in the form of bags, films, or bubble wrap, making it suitable for various packaging needs. Polyethylene can be further treated with anti-static additives to enhance its dissipative properties.
- **Metallised Polyester:** Metallised polyester films, composed of a thin layer of metal (often aluminium) deposited onto polyester film, are excellent for creating static shielding bags. This material forms a Faraday cage, blocking external electrostatic fields and protecting sensitive components from electrostatic discharge.
- **Conductive Foam:** Conductive foam, infused with carbon or other conductive materials, provides both cushioning and static dissipation. It's ideal for protecting delicate electronics during shipping and storage, preventing damage caused by static buildup or impact.
- **Corrugated Cardboard:** Corrugated cardboard can be treated with anti-static coatings or laminates to create protective boxes and dividers. This option offers structural support and static control, making it suitable for various applications.

## **ESD Protective Foam**

ESD foam is primarily used in clean rooms, ESD workspaces, and component packaging stations. Its high-density construction provides exceptional protection for delicate pins on sensitive electronic components when placed inside bags, trays, or compartments.

## **Standards and Certifications**

Ensuring effective anti-static packaging and ESD protection necessitates adherence to industry standards. ANSI/ESD S20.20 is a key standard encompassing various aspects crucial for ESD control:

- **Personnel grounding:** Proper grounding of personnel handling sensitive electronics prevents static discharge.
- **Workstation and equipment grounding:** Grounding work surfaces, tools, and equipment creates a [static-safe environment](https://au.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/workplace-on-site-safety-guide).
- **Packaging:** Guidelines for packaging materials and procedures ensure protection during handling, storage, and shipping.
- **Marking and labelling:** Clear identification of ESD-sensitive items and areas promotes awareness and best practices.
- **Training:** Comprehensive training equips personnel with the knowledge and skills to [handle electronics safely](https://au.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/machine-safety-guide).

By complying with ANSI/ESD S20.20, businesses demonstrate their commitment to protecting electronic components from electrostatic discharge, ultimately ensuring product quality and reliability.

## **Industry Applications**

Anti-static packaging is essential for safeguarding sensitive electronics in various industries:

- **Semiconductor & PCB Manufacturing:** Protecting delicate components during production and assembly.
- **Aerospace:** Shielding avionics and critical systems from harsh environments.
- **Medical:** Maintaining sterility and preventing electrical damage to medical devices.
- **Automotive:** Safeguarding electronic components during manufacturing and transportation.
- **Telecommunications:** Ensuring the integrity of sensitive telecommunications equipment.

Our diverse range of anti-static packaging solutions, including anti-static bags, pouches, and cases, caters to these and other ESD-sensitive environments, providing comprehensive protection for your valuable electronics.

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<p>For versatile solutions to ESD protection, antistatic bags are a must-have. Able to shield items that need to retain their electrostatic discharge protection, these bags can protect any item that can fit inside them.</p><p>There are many static-sensitive electronic components and devices that must be protected from electrostatic discharge to prevent disruption to their working. Therefore, antistatic packaging is a fantastic way of transporting an item outside of an ESD safe environment.</p><h2>How do They Work?</h2><p>Anti static bags come in two variants, those that are made with metallised film, and those that are made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The metallised versions are usually silver in colour, and the PET versions are normally coloured pink. Bags are usually branded with an ESD symbol to clarify their use.</p><h3>Metallised Bags</h3><p>Known as conducive antistatic bags, these operate by using a layer of conductive metal and a dielectric plastic layer. With a dissipative coating, these bags not only prevent static discharge from building up but also protect from contact with a static charge.</p><h3>PET Bags</h3><p>Also called dissipative anti static bags, these operate by having a dissipative coating. This coating prevents a static charge from building on the bag by dissipating the charge to the ground. However, these bags are not resistant to ESD, and will not protect the contents from meeting an item that is carrying a static charge.</p><p>There are black versions of PET antistatic bags that contain a trace amount of carbon. This provides partial shielding from static electricity.</p><h2>Types of Anti Static Bag</h2><p>The RS range of Anti Static bags has various methods of sealing, from heat seal for long-term single-use storage, or reclosable flaps and zippers for convenient re-use. There are also bubble re-enforced bags and pouches to offer impact protection, as well as moisture barriers for added confidence in long-term storage.</p>

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<p>Anti static bubble wrap is a type of packaging used for the protection of electronic and electrical components and devices. Pink bubble wrap is used to prevent the static build-up that can be devastating for ESD-sensitive items. Ideal for use in clean rooms, ESD workspaces, and other ESD safe areas.</p><h2>Features and benefits</h2><ul><li>Offers excellent protection and padding.</li><li>Dissipates surface charges.</li><li>Prevents unwanted static build-up.</li><li>Distinctive pink colour.</li><li>Our high-quality wrap is supplied in various lengths and widths.</li></ul>

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