ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control is based on grounding all conductors in the EPA (ESD Protected Area). Electrostatic discharge packaging will be made of a highly technical bespoke material composition to reduce resistance so that electrostatic charges are removed to ground when grounded, protecting your ESD sensitive devices inside.
Electro-static discharge can disable or damage components and products, and is something manufacturers work hard to avoid. However, once these parts are outside of their control, ESD damage can be just as fatal as during manufacturing. To avoid this problem during shipping or handling between your business and the end-user, the use of anti-static dissipative packaging is a must.
The fundamental goal of ESD packaging is to protect a completed product from any electrostatic discharge that may occur during transit from the site of manufacture to its final destination, as well as to strengthen its protection against conventional physical damage. ESD packaging is designed to protect the contents in two ways: it should prevent charges from building up within the container while also resisting and dispersing any charges on the outside.
