ESD packaging foam

Anti-static foam

ESD packaging foam

Anti-static foam

If your business ships or stores specialist electronics or items that are sensitive to ESD (electrostatic discharge), anti-static foam is vital.

Anti-static foam protects electronics and similar items from physical and static damage. In addition to cushioning against shock, impact, and vibration, anti-static foam safely dissipates static charges. The most commonly used anti-static foam is open-cell Polyurethane foam, dyed pink during manufacture.

At Suttons Performance Packaging, our designers have extensive knowledge of the requirements for successful anti-static foam packaging. We convert various ESD packaging foam materials in-house, including specialist grades of Stratocell and Plastazote. Ultimately, your business can benefit from cost-effective packaging that provides the optimal balance of both physical and static protection.

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Benefits of anti-static foam

By using anti-static foam at your business, you can expect:

Excellent protection against static for any sensitive items.

High degree of physical/cushioning protection against mishandling.

Range of grades and options to suit specific applications.

Easy to identify (pink colour).

Available with compatible ESD safe boxes and packaging.

Safe to handle and non-toxic.

Manufactured in the UK for short lead times and high quality.

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FAQs

Anti-static foam works by allowing static charges to dissipate slowly. The foam dissipates charges from neighbouring components, the product itself, and even from staff during picking, packing, and shipping processes. By dissipating any charges, the content within is protected. Pink anti-static foam typically has a resistance value of 10^6-10^9.

Anti-static foam is commonly dyed pink during manufacture. The colour is simply to help end users quickly identify whether a foam is anti-static or a regular grade (so they can ensure they use the most suitable material).

Conductive foams differ from anti-static foams in that they provide lower surface resistance. As a result, the material conducts static charges from any source to the ground or other objects to avoid damage to the contents (i.e. your electronic components). Conductive foam has a resistance value of 10^3-10^5.

You can source a range of stock or bespoke ESD packaging that complements any anti-static foam your business uses. Most commonly, specially coated corrugated material that creates a Faraday cage effect to channel ESD around the outside of the pack, protecting the contents. This material is used extensively in the Corstat range of ESD-safe packaging, bespoke ESD cardboard boxes, and anti-static foam shippers.

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Why work with us?

Our specific knowledge of ESD packaging requirements, alongside our design and manufacturing capabilities, complements a range of additional benefits.

Flexible volumes

By keeping all of our manufacturing in-house, we allow you to source the exact amount of packaging you need, including very low and very high volumes.

Inventory management

We can store any bulky end caps or foam packaging at our warehouse, freeing up storage at your premises and delivering on a just-in-time basis.

Expert design and prototyping

Our Specialist designers have extensive knowledge of all foam packaging materials, including anti-static and conductive grades, guaranteeing high-performance, commercially successful solutions.

Knowledge

We have supplied anti-static foam packaging to various industries, including electronics, IT, medical, scientific, engineering, and aerospace.

Damage prevention

We can recommend the optimal material, format, and design for your foam packaging, ensuring you do not incur costly damage during transit.

Complete solution

You can source your anti-static foam alongside any outer packaging you need, including a range of stock or bespoke ESD cardboard boxes.

Single source

Alongside your foam and outer packaging, we can also supply a wide range of sundry items (tapes, etc.) to reduce the admin and hassle of your purchasing.

On-time delivery

Although our location is ideal for supplying Cambridge and Ely science parks, our truck fleet and UK-wide warehousing allow us to provide exceptional service wherever you’re based.

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If you need to prevent damage, either physical or static, anti-static foam can help. Please contact our packaging experts to discuss your application and the options available.

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