Have you noticed the special packaging used these days to wrap a computer or electronic components? Electrical and electronic items are usually packed in antistatic bags to protect them from damage caused by ESD or electrostatic discharges.
Most electronic and electrical components tend to be very susceptible to ESD and exposure to static electricity could completely damage the components’ internal circuitry.
Antistatic packaging made from specialised plastics can help dissipate electrostatic discharges, preventing electronic goods from becoming ‘fried’.
If you’re looking for a specialist supplier of antistatic bags, look no further. At TriPak, we provide a wide range of antistatic packaging bags to ensure you can deliver your shipment safely.
What is Antistatic Packaging?
Antistatic bags or antistatic packaging are crafted from special plastics known as plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Computer or electrical components are extremely vulnerable to ESD. They could easily be damaged if and when they come in contact with electronic discharge of any kind. Electronic and electrical goods and components, when stored or shipped in bulk, could trigger tribocharging or static electricity build-up.
Tribocharging is a form of contact electrification that’s activated when highly sensitive computer/electronic parts become charged electrically on contact with each other. Electrical components when exposed to static electricity attract dust particles that could damage microcircuits, eventually rendering the components useless.
The specialised polyethylene material used in antistatic bags shield the components from static electricity. There are two broad categories of antistatic bags – static-shielding bags and dissipative antistatic bags.
These bags are available in specific colours – polyethylene bags are available in black or pink colour while metallic film ones are silvery in colour.
Antistatic packaging is also available in the form of bubble wrap bags or sheets. These bags and sheets usually feature several layers of PET for protection from electrostatic as well as mechanical damage.
Regular Packaging vs Antistatic Packaging
The standardised clear bubble wrap packaging that you find wrapped around new items and products are by and large the most popular type of foam packaging.
The regular air bubble or foam packaging ensures that fragile and breakable products stay thoroughly protected from impacts during shipment. Standard bubble wrap bags and sheets also offer protection when the packaged items are handled by airport customs officials or port authorities.
But when it comes to packaging electronic/electrical goods like smartphones, LED/LCD TVs, computer monitors and microprocessor chips, regular bubble wrap packaging won’t suffice.
You will need antistatic bags, pouches, and sheets that help dispel the static and prevent contents from facing any damage during warehousing or transit.
Benefits of Antistatic Packaging
Here are some significant benefits of antistatic packaging:
Suitable for shipping, storing and packaging electronic/electrical/computer parts.
Highly affordable.
Safeguards contents against electrostatic discharges.
Protects contents from mechanical damage.
Non-abrasive.
Antistatic Packaging Applications
TriPak Ltd stocks and supplies the following types of antistatic packaging materials:
Antistatic grip seal bags
Antistatic gusseted self-seal bags
Dissipative open-ended bags
Antistatic open-ended bags
Antistatic lay-flat tubing
Antistatic bubble pouches
Antistatic pink foam
Antistatic ziplock bags
Quality Antistatic Packaging Solutions
At TriPak, we offer a wide range of antistatic packaging products including dissipative open-ended bags and antistatic pink foam pouches. Our static-free packaging ensures that your sensitive goods and items stay protected from ESD.
For more information or a free quote, give us a call at 01914 950 101.