ESD Packaging

Many electrical components can be damaged beyond repair by electrical discharges. Components such as computer chips, electronic assemblies and circuit boards without protective packaging are often subjected to electronic damages. Nefab UK offers several types of ESD protective packaging solutions to prevent damages caused by electrical discharges.

ESD PackagingNefab offering:

Nefab offers a complete range of shielding, conductive, insulating and dissipative products  that enable us to design a solution that gives the required protection. We also offer a complete ESD control program, including products for the EPA, grounding products and testing equipment.

Electrostatic Discharge, ESD, can cause damage or operational disturbances in electronic equipment. With our ESD knowledge  and expertise, Nefab can provide a suitable customized solution  to meet specific demands.

 

ESD Program

An ESD Program should include below steps, by adhering to below check steps ESD damage can be minimized.

  • ESD training and instruction.
  • Handle ESD sensitive (ESDS) products only in an ESD Protected Area (EPA).
  • Keep all conductors (including persons) on the same potential.
  • Remove all "common" (charge generating) plastics from the EPA.
  • Neutralize electrostatic charges on essential insulative materials by using ionization.
  • Surround all ESDS with ESD safe packaging materials, except when they are being actively worked on.

Checklist for ESD safe handling

ESD Evaluation

  • Assign an ESD coordinator.
  • Which components are ESDS (ElectroStatic Discharge Sensitive)?
  • Where are ESDS products handled?
  • Which processes can cause ESD?
  • Where do ESDS products go after leaving the plant?
  • Quantify damage and loss due to ESD.

ESD protection
Optimal ESD protection can be achieved by  combination of:

  • ESD training and instruction;
  • ESD protective products;
  • Frequent monitoring of the above.

ESD training and instruction

  • Explain why ESD protection is necessary.
  • Demonstrate the use of various ESD products.
  • Adjust precautions to practical working circumstances.
  • Explain that ESD protection can generate a generous return on investment.

EPA (ESD Protected Area)

  • ESD safe worksurface.
  • Wrist band with grounding cord.
  • Identification EPA (caution sign).

Additional/optional:

  • ESD safe floor, in combination with shoe grounders or
  • ESD safe footwear.
  • ESD safe chairs.
  • ESD safe binders and document holders.
  • ESD safe garments (gloves, coats, headwear).
  • ESD safe tooling.
  • ESD safe waste bins.
  • Worksurface ionizers.

ESD protective packaging

  • Checking of packaging of incoming goods.
  • Packaging requirements of the product: 
  • Product sensitivity(electrical properties)
  • Mechanical properties
  • Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR)
  • Single use or re-usability

Over the years, Nefab UK has delivered solutions for many applications, often in combination with corrosion protection.

Benefits of ESD protection:

  • Ensures your products arrive safely
  • Completely customizable
  • Wide range of products to choose from

More information about ESD can be found here:

ESDA.org


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