ESD-Packaging Made of Plastic
Antistatic packaging for protecting sensitive electronics – for transport, storage, and display
What is ESD-Packaging?
ESD (electrostatic discharge) packaging protects sensitive electronic components from static charges and discharges that can occur during transport, handling, or storage logistics. The use of conductive or antistatic plastics prevents the packaging from becoming electrically charged, thus protecting the electronics from damage caused by discharge.
How Does Plastic ESD-Packaging Work?
ESD-Packaging consists of electrically conductive materials or plastic compounds with antistatic additives.
The electrically conductive surface of the antistatic packaging dissipates charge in a controlled manner, providing reliable protection for electrosensitive components such as circuit boards, sensors and chips.
formary develops customised ESD-Packaging, e.g. as Thermoformed Trays, workpiece carriers or shuttle packaging – precisely tailored to your components and application process.
Functions and Properties of ESD-Packaging
Protection during Transport and Storage
The conductive materials used in ESD-Packaging prevent the formation of electrostatic charges and safely dissipate existing charges. This not only protects the components but also ensures the reliability of the electronic devices.
Presentation & Identification
On request, ESD-Packaging is also available in transparent or colored versions – ideal for visual inspection, sorting, or product presentation.
Custom-Made for your Application
Each package is precisely tailored to the geometry of your component. Formed recesses, hold-down devices, or recessed grips ensure a secure hold—even during automated handling or long transport routes.
Smart Tray Development With the 3D Tray Generator
Do you already have a Component – for example, a Circuit Board or Chip Carrier – and want to know what customised ESD-Packaging for it might look like?
With formary's 3D Tray Generator, you can upload your CAD-Model directly and automatically create a customised tray as a 3D-Model. This saves development time, avoids design errors and gives you a quick visual impression of your future ESD-Packaging.
Areas of Application for Plastic ESD-Packaging
Electronics
- Trays for acoustic filters
- Trays for electronic parts
- Blisters for sensor elements
- Trays for IGBT chip frames
- Trays for PCBs
- ESD packaging for circuit boards
Mechanical Engineering
- Antistatic trays for control units
- ESD packaging for relays
- ESD-safe packaging for measuring instruments
- Antistatic trays for electronic subcomponents
Advantages of ESD-Packaging
Reduce Storage Volume
ESD-Packaging ensures no empty spaces due to its increased packing density, optimizing space usage.
Reusability
ESD-Packaging establishes an industrial cycle with your customers and suppliers, as there is an option for reuse.
Specific Material Properties
Plastic ESD-Packaging offers high conductivity through selected materials, ensuring the safety of electrical components.
Optimized Logistics
Plastic ESD-Packaging comes with handle recesses, enabling efficient packing, stacking, transporting, storing, and shipping.
Easy Identification
Transparent ESD-Packaging provides clear visibility of the packaged components, making identification and organization easier.
Abrasion Resistance
The robust properties of ESD-Packaging materials ensure high resistance to abrasion and wear during transport and handling.
Which Materials are Suitable for ESD-Packaging?
Applications of ESD-Packaging Made of Plastic
ESD-Packaging for Transport and Storage Logistics
For stable storage, ESD packaging is often combined with various stacking techniques. The precise fit of the cavities for sensitive electronic components is crucial. To prevent components from falling out or touching the electronics, restraining elements are incorporated into the ESD packaging to securely hold the components.
ESD-Packaging in the Form of Shuttle Packaging and Reusable Trays
For the safe transport of electrostatically sensitive components like semiconductors, circuits, or diodes, ESD packaging and trays are used. Often, plastic ESD trays are used as shuttle packaging for shipping to and from suppliers and customers. Here, robust plastics and suitable material thicknesses are chosen to ensure long-lasting use of the reusable tray.
As shuttle packaging, ESD packaging can also be adapted to common loading aids like KLTs or cartons or designed to be stacked freestanding.
