ESD (electro-static discharge) tape is a kind of adhesive, anti-static tape used to seal packages where electro-static discharge may cause a problem. ESD tape is either naturally anti-static or has been treated so that as it is unwound or used, so there is little risk of static.
What is ESD tape used for?
ESD safe tape is primarily used as a safety device, so that you can reduce the risk of contamination of your products. Where equipment contains a semiconductor, such as a memory chip, ESD control is needed so that it is not damaged, and ESD safe tape provides one way of managing the risk. It is often used in addition to storing the equipment in a clean room.
Types of ESD tape
The tape can vary according to:
its size and length, depending on the size of the package that needs to be sealed
the material it is made from, which can be conductive or dissipative or neither
its colour and design, which may be plain, clear, or have a printed logo displaying its ESD safe properties
Description:
From 3M™ the Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56
is a 1 mm conformable polyester film tape with rubber thermosetting adhesive. The tape has pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on one side and doesn’t require heat or moisture to apply. This allows for ...
Description:
This is an all purpose insulating and sealing
tape which bonds itself permanently, water seals, has better insulating qualities than electrical tape and is ideal for “buried” applications. Self-Amalgamating Cold shrink tapeFor wrapping electrical cable splices and terminations.
Description:
Silicone Fusion Tape has a center color stripe
on one side throughout the length which serves as a guide to proper coverage when wrapping. Self-adhering and selfcuring; bonds into a permanent, inseparable insulator within 24 hours at room temperatureColor stripe ...
Description:
Clear cellulose tape with ESD symbols and yellow
stripePrevents damage to sensitive electronic components in manufacturingFor general purpose ESD tape applicationsIdeal for sealing ESD bags and other ESD packaging/containersThickness 2.4 mil (0.06.mm)Temperature range: -10°C → +71°C.
