ProShieldESD – The World’s First Universal, Fully Functional ESD Coating
ProShieldESD is a filler-free conductive polymer ESD coating (often described as an “ESD paint” due to its
ease of application) designed to deliver repeatable, standards-aligned static control across a wide range of substrates.
Unlike traditional ESD coatings that rely on carbon, metal fillers, graphite, or temporary surface additives, ProShieldESD forms a stable resistive network that bonds effectively to rigid, flexible, porous, and smooth materials.
In practical terms, ProShieldESD can convert everyday items into uniform ESD-dissipative surfaces suitable for
electronics manufacturing environments. Typical substrates include tiles, PP flute board, EVA foam, cartons, PVC mats, tools, bins, and even brush handles and bristles—without significantly changing the base material’s mechanical behaviour.
This makes ProShieldESD a single-platform approach for building controlled ESD-safe environments across floors, packaging, handling aids, trays, storage, accessories, and fixtures.
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Live ESD Testing at Productronica 2025, Munich
To demonstrate real-world performance under professional conditions, ProShieldESD was tested live at Productronica 2025 in Munich using the sparktrap® EPA SafeAssure® (Keinath Electronic GmbH, Germany) — a dedicated ESD multimeter designed for accurate, standards-oriented measurement.
Measurement capability highlights:
- Flat weight probe for surface resistance
- Concentric ring probe for surface resistivity
- Precision 2-point probe for small objects
- Integrated temperature, humidity & voltage monitoring
- High-stability 100 V measurement mode
- IEC 61340 & ANSI/ESD S20.20 conformity
Environmental conditions during testing:
- Temperature: 22–23 °C
- Humidity: 53–55% RH
- Test voltage: 100 V
Measurement Results – sparktrap® EPA SafeAssure®
| Material | Avg Resistance | Scientific Notation | Assessment | Technical Note |
| Flooring (Tile + ProShieldESD) | 1.501 MΩ | 1.5 × 10⁶ Ω | Excellent | Within a strong ESD floor range for controlled discharge. |
| PP Flute Board | 4.778 MΩ | 4.8 × 10⁶ Ω | Very Good | Stable dissipative range suitable for packaging/handling. |
| Carton Box (Coated) | 741.9 MΩ | 7.4 × 10⁸ Ω | Very Good | Higher dissipative value; useful for packaging applications. |
| EVA Foam | 65.35 MΩ | 6.5 × 10⁷ Ω | Very Good | Consistent dissipative behaviour for protective inserts. |
| PVC Mat | 964.3 kΩ | 9.6 × 10⁵ Ω | Excellent | Classic ESD mat range around 10⁶ Ω. |
| ESD Linbin | 1.699 MΩ | 1.7 × 10⁶ Ω | Very Good | Suitable range for ESD-safe component storage. |
| Plastic Carry Case | 1.644 MΩ | 1.6 × 10⁶ Ω | Excellent | Uniform dissipation; good target range for handling aids. |
| ESD Brush – Handle | 3.009 MΩ | 3.0 × 10⁶ Ω | Excellent | Provides a safe discharge path during tool use. |
| ESD Brush – Bristles | 317.0 kΩ | 3.1 × 10⁵ Ω | Excellent | Lower resistance beneficial for contact discharge behaviour. |
| ESD Pen | 2.113 MΩ | 2.1 × 10⁶ Ω | Excellent | Helps prevent charge accumulation during handling. |
| Metal Surface | 88.19 kΩ | 8.8 × 10⁴ Ω | Conductive | Expected conductive reference surface. |
Conclusion & Acknowledgement
The Productronica 2025 demonstration highlighted two practical advances for ESD control:
- ProShieldESD — a universal, filler-free conductive polymer ESD coating that enables repeatable static-control performance across diverse substrates.
- sparktrap® EPA SafeAssure® — a purpose-built ESD multimeter supporting more consistent, standards-oriented evaluation.
Together, these innovations show how manufacturers can extend ESD control beyond benches and mats—into floors, packaging, tools, storage, and handling systems—using an engineered coating approach.
SCH Coating Solutions thanks Keinath Electronic GmbH for their collaborative support at Productronica 2025 and for
providing the sparktrap® EPA SafeAssure® instrument during the live demonstrations.
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