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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) occurs when two electrically charged objects like the human body and an electronic device come into contact with each other. Electrostatic discharge can damage or even destroy sensitive electronic parts, alter magnetic media, or set off explosions in highly flammable environments.
If you are storing items that can be damaged by ESD, you need adequate ESD packaging to protect your sensitive components both inside and outside the bag.
An ESD shielding bag is used by the engineering industry and high-end tech companies for storage and protection of PCBs, computer components, motherboards, integrated circuits, and other sensitive parts vital for the business.
You can find ESD bags with different properties, ranging from metalized moisture vapor barrier (MVB) to anti-static pink polyester bags. Ideally, both anti-static and ESD-safe bags for your industry should meet the following requirements:
If your industry produces printed circuit boards (PCBs), you need ESD-safe bags to ensure their secure storage and transportation. PCBs are critical parts of pacemakers and electronic games, and since they are prone to damage due to electrostatic discharge, it is essential to store them in adequate packages that won't allow any interference that could damage them.
ESD bags, also known as static shield bags, are suitable for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from electrostatic discharge during storage and transport. Thanks to the 4-layered packaging construction, the items inside the bag will be safe from charges both inside and outside. The inner layer consists of static dissipative polyethylene, and it is surrounded by aluminum shielding. The mid-layer features polyester, while an outer layer is made of static dissipative coating.
Anti-static bags are often coated with an anti-static agent that mitigates the risk of a static imbalance that could affect the electronic component. While anti-static bags prevent triboelectric charge buildup due to the interference with hair, fabric, plastic packaging, etc., they cannot shield items inside the bag from ESD.
Keep in mind that ESD-sensitive tools, including electronic devices and IC components, are not safe from electrostatic discharge when handled or transported outside an ESD-safe area, even when they are inside an anti-static bag.
Remember that blue or pink anti-static bags are ESD safe only for items inside ESD-protected areas (EPA). Only a static shield bag can fully protect the items inside and outside the packaging during transportation or shipping outside an ESD safe space. That said, don't use blue or pink anti-static bags for shipping ESD-sensitive products.
Material : LDPE
Thickness : 0.03 mm - 0.2mm
Dimensions: Per customer request
Printing: Per customer request
Surface Resistivity: within the range of 1 × 10^5 Ω to 1 × 10^12 Ω
Q&A
What other types of Polyethylene Bags are available?
Poly bags on rolls / flat bags on rolls
Sheets on rolls / pallet top polyethylene sheeting
Pallet covers
How do I decide what mil thickness is right for my polyethylene bag?
Lightweight 1 or 1.25 mil Great for economical packaging and coverage of lightweight products.
1.5 or 2 mil These are the most commonly used thickness for storing, shipping, or displaying everyday items.
Heavyduty 3 or 4 mil These bags are capable of protecting and supporting heavy and abrasive items.
6 mil These are the toughest bags, offering total protection for the heaviest products.
How do I inspect my bags?
Our polyethylene bags are manufactured under the most controlled tolerances. When inspecting bags remember that polyethylene is very flexible and the gauge can only be measured accurately with a poly micrometer. Machine micrometers, intended for less delicate materials, pinch and flatten bags or film.
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