Introduction

Electronic manufacturing environments have become increasingly sensitive to electrostatic charges and the dust it attracts, as products become more complex and miniaturised. Electrostatic charges accumulate readily on the surface of certain materials especially plastics, in low humidity air-conditioned work places, and these charges will damage sensitive electronic components when they come in contact. In research laboratories and manufacturing plants, electrostatic charges may cause sparking and ignite the fumes where flammable chemicals are stored or used and lead to substantial loss in property and lives. These charges must be dissipated and prevented from accumulating, and is usually done by providing pathways to ground.

Plastics are indispensable in electronics manufacturing processes and are used in everything from work-piece holders, test jigs, equipment enclosures, to laminar airflow partitions. To prevent charge build-up, Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec’s range of electrostatic dissipative rigid and soft sheets are reliable, quality products made in Japan, that offer high clarity, good chemical resistance (PVC types), impact resistance and good workability while being electrostatic safe.

The line-up for Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec’s electrostatic dissipative sheets is: