ARPRO - Technical Grades

Anti-static

Static Control for Moulded Packaging Material Applications

Plastics are typically very poor conductors of electricity, making them ideal for electrical insulation. Thermoplastic polymers such as ARPRO® EPP have a surface resistivity measuring from 10¹² to 10¹⁶ ohms per square, which is characteristic of a poor conductor of electrical charge.

For some applications, this surface resistivity can result in the build up of a static electrical charge, which under certain circumstances can result in the discharge of a static spark.

Applications where static sparks can be hazardous include:

• Continuous processing plants
• Electronic / electrical equipment manufacturing
• Food packaging
• Healthcare services
• Military hardware and electronics.

The solution is "anti-stat" material, also referred to as ESD (electro static discharge) packaging foam, or static dissipative foam.

ARPRO® Anti-Static is used for moulding and fabricating packaging materials used for sensitive electronic equipment and other products where static discharge is undesirable. ARPRO® Anti-Static contains additives that reduce surface resistivity to a range from 10⁹ to 10¹² Ω/surf, and promote rapid static decay to protect against sparking.

In addition to electrical shock protection from static discharge, the material is unaffected by the treatment. ARPRO® Anti-Static maintains its ability to provide a high degree of  vibration dampening and energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal insulation, water / oil / chemical resistance, lightweight and moulding to precise shape.

JSP can produce anti-static ARPRO® foam products along a scale of surface resistivity. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.