In the technology and manufacturing industries, static electricity can cause serious issues — from damaging sensitive electronic components to creating fire hazards. ESD plastics are specially designed materials that prevent static buildup and safely dissipate electrical charges, protecting electronics, industrial processes, and workers from unexpected discharges.
Based on their surface resistance, they are classified as:
TIVAR™ ESD FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) is an electrostatic dissipative, carbon-filled grade that protects against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, components made from this material exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. Due to these properties and its EU 10/2011 food compliance, this TIVAR™ UHMW-PE grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings and assembly conveyor components.
TIVAR™ ESD/TIVAR™ Antistatic UHMW-PE electrostatic dissipative, carbon-filled shapes protect against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR™ ESD/TIVAR™ Antistatic UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. For these reasons, this TIVAR™ grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings and assembly conveyor components.
Semitron™ ESd HPV PEEK electrostatic dissipative shapes contain specific additives that make it an excellent performer in wear and friction applications where antistatic properties are essential. Due to this, this grade excels in electronic fixture applications that require a high degree of dimensional stability over an extended thermal range, as well as precise machinability. Semitron™ ESd HPV PEEK is ideal for chip trays and carriers, PCB board manufacturing and fixturing for electronic assemblies.
Semitron™ ESd 225 are a line of POM shapes characterized by their excellent wear resistance, thermal performance and ability to quickly dissipate static charges. Due to these properties, this grade is ideal for several applications throughout the semiconductor and electronics industry, such as hard disk drive fixtures, high speed electronic printing components, jigs and fixtures for static control and wafer processing components.
Semitron™ ESd 520HR is an electrostatic dissipative PAI material that possesses the unique ability to resist dielectric breakdown at high voltages. As a result, Semitron™ ESd 520HR is the only Semitron™ grade that maintains its performance throughout the 100V to 1000V voltage range while also offering the mechanical performance needed to excel in demanding applications. This characteristic, combined with its high strength and heat resistance, make Semitron™ ESd 520HR an ideal solution for test equipment and device handling applications within the semiconductor and electronics industry.
