Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Powder
Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Powder
IFS ESD powder coatings are designed to dissipate a static charge that can cause damage to sensitive electrical components. Available in a range of chemistries and colors, the product is formulated to provide a surface resistivity of 104–1,011 ohms.
What is Electrostatic Discharge?
Electrostatic discharge or ESD is an abrupt and generally brief electric current that is created between two objects with differing electric capabilities. Though they can be small, the unwanted electrical currents can cause damage to electrical equipment. Static electricity is often the main culprit. Just as something as simple as rubbing a balloon on your hair creates static electricity—the ESD event created is when your hair stands up—friction between objects is easily produced. It’s usually brief, but the discharge can be significant and can negatively affect electronic equipment.
Where are ESD powder coatings used?
Problems caused by electrostatic discharge are usually found in the electronics industry, where products can suffer damage if they are subjected to an electrostatic charge. As few as 100 volts are enough to damage an electronic component, so utilizing electro-dissipative powder coatings can help add a protective film. Generally used for interior products, applications include electronic enclosures, cabinets, computer workstations, server casings, shelving, robot components, and more. With so much reliance on the electrical items themselves, ensuring the safe, continued, and dependable performance of electronic equipment is essential. IFS ESD Coatings can offer a cost-effective solution.
IFS ESD Coatings powder performance
Created with superior interior performance in mind, IFS ESD Powder Coatings exhibit the following properties on interior applications:
- Surface resistivity (in the 104 – 1,011 Ohms range)
- Hardness
- Flexibility
- Adhesion
- Impact resistance
- Salt spray resistance
IFS ESD powder coatings offer excellent functionality for a vast array of applications. No special equipment is required for this powder to provide such a high mechanical performance. This powder comes in an array of colors and finishes, as well as gloss ranges from 5 to 90.
For more information on any IFS powder, please talk to your IFS representative.