Static Dissipative Foam Sheet
Foam and sponge sheets are stocked by Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd in various grades, densities and colours each designed for use in many different applications, such as Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam Sheets.
One of the more specialist grades available from ASG is Static Dissipative Polyethylene, sometimes also referred to as Anti-static polyethylene. Static Dissipative PE foam is black in colour, manufactured in sheet and roll form in thicknesses up to around 100mm, allowing for a faster turn around and shorter lead times.
Our facilities house state of the art conversion and lamination machines allowing us to supply sheets in any size by cutting them down or laminating pieces together to create ones larger or smaller than the standard 2 meter by 1 meter size, we are also able to offer non-standard thicknesses starting from just 1.5mm.
Our Static Dissipative Sheets can can be supplied in full, or further converted into a range of finished products including pads, strips, washers, gaskets or fabricated into bespoke shaped components using our state of the art conversion machinery which include a choice of presses, bandsaws, log cutters and a CNC Oscillating knife. Our lamination facilities give our customers a choice of taking their Static Dissipative Foam sheets with a plain finish or with adhesive tape on one or both faces.
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Characteristics Of Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam
- Colour: Black
- Density: 30 - 45kg/m3
- Temperature: MAX operating temperature 90℃
- Flammability: Tested to MVSS302
- Resistances: Impervious to chemicals, moisture and mould/fungal growth
- Sheet Size: 2 x 1 or 1m x 1m as standard
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What Are Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam Sheets?
Static Dissipative Polyethylene foam sheets are taken when a smaller piece of material or fewer parts are being cut, which saves customers having to take full rolls unnecessarily. As with most other polyethylene foam materials, these sheets of Static Dissipative PE foam, are pieces of material split from the master blocks or rolls to produce pre-measured thicknesses starting from just 1.5mm.
Our sheets are usually supplied at 2 metres long by 1 metre wide or 1 metre by 1 metre as standard, but can be joined to produce larger non standard sizes or cut down in smaller pads or into finished components. Sheets of Static Dissipative PE foam are just one type of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) products available from Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd.
This material is a black in colour, closed cell polyethylene foam which is made using a combination of raw PE granules, conductive carbon, fillers and blowing agents which causes the material to foam prior to curing, creating the cellular structure within the material. Sheets of Static dissipative PE and products cut from them offer a static dissipative function which is permanent, and has a lower carbon content than conductive foam meaning anti static foam can be used and an alternative to static dissipative applications.
Why Use Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam Sheets?
Static Dissipative PE foam is often used in more specialised packaging applications, where the sheets of material are used to wrap items or line cases in which electronic components are to be transported which are static sensitive and would otherwise become unusable if stored or shipped within inadequate packaging or none at all.
As Electronic components all have a dielectric nature, electrostatic charging cannot be completely prevented during handling of devices or where sensitive components are connected to a product creating ESD (Electrostatic discharge) which is a sudden surge of electric discharge between two electrically charged objects caused by contact or friction resulting in an electrical short or dielectric breakdown.
The most effective way to reduce the risk of ESD is to use pieces of material cut from sheets of material such as Static Dissipative PE foam, which will slowly conduct or ‘dissipate’ it, allowing the charges to flow to ground slower and in controlled manner, preventing discharge or shock to persons handling the divide or other objects nearby.
Advantages Of Using Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam Sheets
Static Dissipative foams in any form including sheets or components cut from them offer a number of excellent features and advantages which not only result in cost savings, but also maintain a safe environment and device protection.
Just a few of the properties demonstrated by sheets of static dissipative foams include excellent strength and tear resistance, high shock absorbency, resistance to chemicals such as solvents, acids and grease. Being a closed cell material, SD polyethylene foam sheets don’t support mould and bacteria growth or allow for moisture absorption, will not cause chemical corrosion to components or surrounding packaging and as with most rolls of Polyethylene foams, can withstand temperatures of up to 90℃.
Static Dissipative PE foam sheets are available in many standard thicknesses, but our excellent conversion facilities can also split sheets down to non-standard thicknesses starting from as little as 1.5mm upon request.
Static Dissipative foam sheets can be cut down into perfectly fitting profiles and case inserts in order to fully secure and protect the products from movement, impact and most importantly damage from static charge, which in return saves customers and end-users money on having to replace damaged products.
By taking this material in sheet form, further money can be saved by customers as they arent left with excess materials which may just be thrown away, they’re easier to store and in many cases, cheaper to transport. Applications in which anti static polyethylene foam sheets and components cut from them can be used include LCD screens on production lines of electrical devices such as mobile phones, laptops, computers and optic electronics.
Benefits Of Using Static Dissipative Polyethylene Foam
- Lightweight for lower transport costs
- A soft material which offers cushioning
- Slow and controlled dissipation of static electrical discharge
- Reduces cost of replacing damaged items
- Closed cell material protects goods from moisture damage
- Can be used in roll or sheet form, or cut into bespoke case inserts from better fit
- Convoluted or Eggbox Polyurethane
- Pick & pluck Polyurethane
- Anti static polyethylene
- Anti-static Polyurethane
- Conductive Plastazote foam
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