ESD Laminates
ESD – Electrostatic Dissipative Laminates
Electrostatic Dissipative Laminates (ESD) are specially engineered surfaces designed to safely disperse static electricity, protecting sensitive electronic components and other static-sensitive devices from potential damage. Ideal for manufacturing and assembly environments, ESD laminates minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge, ensuring product reliability and reducing costly defects. Enhance the safety and efficiency of your workspace with high-performance ESD laminates tailored to safeguard your electronic equipment.
What is ESD?
ESD, or Electrostatic Discharge, is the sudden flow of static electricity between two objects with different electrical potentials. This discharge can occur when objects come into contact or through an electrostatic field, posing a risk to sensitive electronic components. ESD can cause damage, malfunctions, or even complete failure of electronic devices during manufacturing, assembly, or usage. Using Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) laminates helps to safely diffuse static charges, protecting sensitive equipment and ensuring product reliability.
Why Choose MayTec Australia?
With over a decade of experience working with some of the largest companies in Australia requiring ESD compliance, MayTec Australia understands the critical need for effective static protection. Our expertise across a wide range of applications ensures that we know exactly what it takes to keep your products safe and reliable.
Features of ESD – Electrostatic Dissipative Laminates
- Low Electrical Resistance: ESD laminates feature a surface-to-ground resistance of less than 1 x 10⁹ ohms, ensuring effective static dissipation.
- Rapid Static Discharge: These laminates provide absolute charge drainage without voltage suppression, dissipating a 5,000-volt static charge to zero in under 0.01 seconds (as per FTM-101C standards) across 5% to 95% relative humidity.
- Postformable Design: ESD laminates can be postformed with a larger radius compared to standard laminates, offering flexibility in design applications.
- Durable and Chemical Resistant: Resistant to most common solvents, hot solder, and fluxes, ESD laminates maintain their durability in demanding environments.
- Reliable Static Control: Guaranteed to retain static control properties throughout the product’s lifespan, ensuring consistent performance.
Ideal Applications for ESD Laminates
ESD laminates are designed to maintain a clean and dust-free surface, making them perfect for static-sensitive environments such as:
- Workstations for Electronics Manufacturing: Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components during assembly.
- Hospitals and Medical Facilities: Maintain a sterile and safe environment.
- Clean Rooms: Ensure minimal particle attraction for contamination control.
Available Options
- Colour Choices: Available exclusively in solid colours.
- Finish: Offered in a Suede ESD (LS) finish for a refined and functional surface texture.
Standard Colours
ESD-Blue
The most commonly used colour, not easily confused with standard benchtops
ESD-Grey
Smooth grey finish, good for general assembly areas
ESD-White
Smooth white finish, excellent for labs
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