ESD Trays & Plastic Workpiece Carriers
ESD-Workpiece Carriers for protection against electrostatic discharge.
What is an ESD-Tray?
An ESD-Tray (electrostatic discharge) is a specially developed workpiece carrier made of electrically conductive plastic that reliably prevents electrostatic charging and discharging. formary develops ESD trays that are precisely tailored to your component geometry, including mold cavities, recessed grips, or poka-yoke elements for robot-assisted processes.
What are ESD-Workpiece Carriers Used for?
ESD-Workpiece carriers are used to reliably protect sensitive electronic components such as circuit boards, chips, semiconductors or sensors from electrostatic discharge during storage, transport or automated manufacturing processes.
ESD-Trays ensure that components are securely fixed in place, protected from mechanical stress and precisely positioned for handling systems such as robotics or conveyor technology. Their conductive surface prevents harmful charging and discharging. They thus make a decisive contribution to quality assurance in electronics manufacturing.
Functions & features of ESD-Trays
Stackability & Efficient Handling
Handle recesses in ESD-Workpiece carriers make it easier to ergonomically load the trays into SLCs or outer cartons. This allows ESD-Trays to be easily gripped, held, carried, taken out of the box, or placed back into the box.
Robust Materials for continuous use
ESD-Workpiece carriers made from plastic-based ESD-Material impress with their stackable design, reusability, abrasion resistance, impact toughness, and resistance to chemicals and water.
Customized Shaping
Whether for circuit boards, IC carriers, sensors, or connectors—each ESD-Tray is precisely tailored to the component and your processes. This ensures a secure fit and maximum process reliability.
Smart ESD-Tray Concept With the 3D Tray Generator
Would you like to develop an ESD-Tray, but are unsure about its exact design?
With formary's 3D Tray Generator, you can upload your CAD model (e.g. of a circuit board) and automatically generate a custom-fit ESD tray, including a 3D preview. This saves you development time and helps you avoid design errors.
Industries that Use ESD-Workpiece Carriers Made of Plastic
Electronics
- Reusable trays
- ESD blister trays for microchips
- Trays for semiconductors
- Tray for PCBs
- ESD trays for assemblies
- Tray for solar cells
- Tray for electronic parts
- Circuit board packaging for electronics
Mechanical Engineering
- Trays for control components
- ESD trays for electronic assemblies
- ESD workpiece carriers for relays
- Workpiece carriers for subsystems
Advantages of ESD-Workpiece Carriers Made of Plastic
Weight Optimization
ESD-Workpiece Carriers are often designed to be lightweight without compromising on robustness. This enables easy handling and contributes to reducing the overall weight.
ESD-Compatible Plastics
ESD-Plastics such as ASA, HD-PE, PS, PP, PMMA, and PC are used to reliably prevent the generation of electrostatic charge and dissipate existing charges.
Abrasion Resistance
The durability of workpiece carriers in ESD-Design ensures excellent resistance to wear and tear during transport and handling.
Process Optimization
ESD-Workpiece carriers made of plastic come with practical handle recesses that facilitate efficient packing, stacking, transporting, storing, and shipping.
Impact Toughness
ESD-Workpiece carriers are resistant to impacts and mechanical stresses, ensuring that the electronic components remain protected.
Chemical Resistance
ESD-Workpiece carriers with ESD-Protection are resistant to various chemicals, making them useful where contact with specific substances is unavoidable.
Overview of ESD-Compatible Materials
Applications of ESD-Workpiece Carriers for Electronics
ESD-Protective Packaging as a Protective Measure in the Automotive Industry
ESD-Workpiece carriers are used in the automotive industry, especially when processing electronic components like sensors, control units, and other sensitive parts. Protection against electrostatic discharge is critical here to ensure the reliability and longevity of sensitive components.
ESD-Workpiece Carriers Protect PCBs & Circuit Boards
ESD-Workpiece carriers provide a safe and protected environment for circuit boards and PCBs during assembly, storage, or transport. They are often used in conjunction with antistatic packaging materials and workstation surfaces to ensure an ESD-safe environment.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about ESD-Trays
An ESD-Tray protects electronic components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) by reliably dissipating electrical charges.
