SCH Services Ltd Nominated for the Productronica Innovation Award 2025!

October 15, 2025 ProShieldESD

We’re thrilled to announce that SCH Services Ltd has been officially nominated for the Productronica Innovation Award 2025 — recognising our cutting-edge ProShieldESD Coating System, a breakthrough solution redefining static protection across the electronics manufacturing industry.

A Milestone in Innovation

Productronica, the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production, celebrates companies driving technological progress and practical innovation.

This nomination places ProShield ESD among the most forward-thinking advancements in electronics manufacturing for 2025.

Developed by the SCH Technologies Group, ProShield ESD represents a new generation of conductive coatings that protect sensitive components and assemblies from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Unlike traditional paints or surface coatings, ProShield ESD provides uniform conductivity, durable adhesion, and exceptional environmental performance, making it ideal for use on enclosures, racks, jigs, fixtures, and even complete production environments.

About ProShield ESD

The ProShield ESD system combines:

Advanced polymer chemistry for consistent static-dissipative performance
Low-VOC formulation aligned with sustainability goals
Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates including plastics and metals
Custom colour and resistivity options to meet specific OEM and cleanroom requirements

This balance of technical precision, environmental awareness, and production efficiency has set ProShield ESD apart as a standout innovation in the global electronics manufacturing sector.

Recognition from Productronica

The Productronica Innovation Awards highlight technologies that push boundaries and shape the future of the electronics industry.
Being shortlisted for this award acknowledges the hard work and creativity of our entire SCH team — from our UK and India divisions to our global distribution partners who have helped bring this product to market.

Looking Ahead to Productronica 2025

The award winners will be announced at Productronica 2025 in Munich, where SCH Services Ltd will showcase ProShield ESD, Parylene Coating Solutions, and our full range of ESD-safe masking and coating innovations.

We look forward to meeting customers, partners, and industry peers at the exhibition — and to celebrating the spirit of innovation that drives our sector forward.

Visit Us at Productronica 2025

Hall A4/Stand Number 145
November 18-21 November 2025 | Munich, Germany
Learn more at: http://www.proshieldesd.com and SCH Services Ltd
Contact us: sales@schservices.com

Why Fillers and Moldings Fail: The Case for ProShieldESD Filler-Free Dissipative Coating

October 14, 2025 ProShieldESD

For decades, industries have relied on carbon-filled paints, metal-loaded coatings and moulded ESD plastics to manage electrostatic discharge (ESD). These legacy approaches depend on conductive fillers—such as carbon black, graphite or metal powders—to create a discharge path. At first glance they appear effective, but in real use they often create inconsistency, wear-related drift and contamination risk. That’s why the ProShieldESD filler-free ESD coating platform is changing how static control is specified.

Modern electronics, medical devices and aerospace systems need ESD protection that stays stable over time, across humidity swings, and under cleaning and abrasion. Traditional filler-based coatings and moulded carbon boxes struggle to deliver truly uniform performance at scale.

The problem with carbon and metal fillers and moulded ESD plastics

1) Inconsistent conductivity

Fillers rarely disperse perfectly in a coating, and moulded parts can show variation through the material. The result is patchy resistivity and “weak spots” where charge can build and discharge unpredictably.

2) Performance degradation over time

In coatings, fillers can migrate, clump or wear away at the surface. In moulded parts, conductivity can reduce as surfaces abrade and contamination builds. What starts as protection often becomes unreliable—driving recoating, replacement and revalidation.

3) Risk of contamination

Carbon and metal particulates can shed from surfaces or transfer during handling. In sensitive environments—electronics, clean manufacturing, medical—this creates a genuine quality and compliance concern.

4) Poor substrate flexibility

Many filler-based paints struggle on plastics, foams and packaging, while moulded solutions are limited to fixed shapes and specific polymers. That reduces flexibility and increases the number of special parts you need to buy and control.

5) High lifecycle cost

When you include rework, downtime, inspection checks, replacement parts and repeat purchases, “low-cost” legacy solutions often become expensive to maintain.

The smarter alternative: ProShieldESD filler-free ESD coating

ProShieldESD filler-free ESD coating achieves stable, homogeneous ESD performance without carbon or metal fillers. It’s designed to deliver consistent conductivity or dissipation across a wide range of substrates.

✔️ Permanent protection — reduced dependency on reapplication and replacement cycles
✔️ Uniform performance — minimises weak spots caused by filler clustering
✔️ Cleaner process — avoids loose conductive particulates that can contaminate sensitive areas
✔️ Broad compatibility — suitable for plastics, foams, packaging, fixtures and floors
✔️ Lower lifecycle cost — fewer replacements, less downtime and simpler control

The future of static control

As industries demand higher reliability, flexibility and sustainability, filler-based paints and moulded ESD products increasingly show their limits. A platform approach—built for repeatability and long-term stability—offers a cleaner, more scalable path.

Learn more: Explore the ProShieldESD coating platform or visit proshieldesd.com.

How Adhesion Promoters Work: Getting Reliable Bonds with the Right Promoter

October 13, 2025 Parylene

Adhesion is one of the most critical factors in achieving reliable coating performance. Even the most advanced coating—such as Parylene—can fail if it doesn’t bond strongly to the underlying surface. That’s where Parylene adhesion promoters (often called primers) come in.

At SCH Services Ltd, we supply and use Parylene adhesion promoters as part of our day-to-day coating work. Selecting the right promoter (and applying it correctly) helps deliver strong, repeatable adhesion and long-term reliability.

Diagram showing how a Parylene adhesion promoter improves bonding between the substrate and Parylene coating — Illustration showing how adhesion promoters enhance Parylene coating adhesion to challenging substrates.

Why Parylene Adhesion Promoters Are Needed

Parylene is deposited as a vapour and forms an ultra-uniform film, but adhesion is highly dependent on surface chemistry and cleanliness. Certain substrates—such as smooth metals, ceramics, glass, and many plastics—can be naturally difficult for Parylene to bond to without additional surface preparation.

Without appropriate preparation and, where required, an adhesion promoter, coatings may:

Lift, peel, or delaminate over time
Fail adhesion testing (for example, cross-hatch testing such as ISO 2409 where applicable)
Compromise moisture, corrosion, or chemical protection

How Parylene Adhesion Promoters Work

Parylene adhesion promoters typically work by creating a chemical “bridge” between the substrate and the Parylene polymer. In practice, they:

Chemically bond to the substrate surface (after correct cleaning/activation)
Present a compatible functional layer that Parylene can anchor to during deposition
Reduce the risk of delamination, especially under thermal cycling, humidity, or chemical exposure

Different Substrates Need Different Approaches

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for Parylene adhesion. The correct approach depends on the substrate type, the contamination risk, and the service environment.

In Parylene processes, adhesion performance is typically driven by a combination of:

Cleaning (removal of oils, flux residues, silicones, and particulates)
Surface activation (often plasma treatment where appropriate)
Adhesion promoter selection matched to the substrate and reliability requirement

Common substrate categories where Parylene adhesion planning matters most include:

Metals (surface oxides, smooth finishes, and corrosion considerations)
Plastics (especially low surface energy polymers)
Ceramics & glass (non-porous surfaces)
PCB materials (solder masks, exposed copper, and mixed-material assemblies)

A quick note on liquid conformal coatings

For acrylic, urethane, and silicone conformal coatings, adhesion is often managed through process control and surface preparation, and in some cases the use of a primer where the substrate demands it. However, the term “adhesion promoter” is most commonly used in industry when discussing Parylene deposition.

SCH Services Ltd: Practical Parylene Adhesion Support

If you’re seeing adhesion concerns—or you’re qualifying Parylene for a new substrate—SCH can support with promoter selection guidance, surface preparation advice, and production-proven processes based on real coating experience.

Learn more: Discover our full range of Parylene coating solutions, or explore the Coating Defects Hub if you’re investigating adhesion or reliability issues.

If you’d like technical guidance on Parylene adhesion, surface preparation, or promoter selection, contact our team via the contact page.

Does Parylene Adhesion Decrease with Coating Thickness?

October 11, 2025 Parylene

When it comes to Parylene coatings, adhesion is everything. A coating may offer exceptional barrier protection, but if it delaminates or peels from the substrate, performance and long-term reliability are immediately compromised. One of the most common technical questions in Parylene processing is whether adhesion decreases as coating thickness increases.

The short answer: thickness alone is not the root cause. Adhesion performance depends primarily on surface preparation, substrate chemistry, and process control.

Understanding Parylene Deposition

Parylene is applied using a vapour deposition process (CVD), where the coating polymerises directly onto the substrate at a molecular level. This produces a pinhole-free, highly uniform film that conforms perfectly to flat surfaces, sharp edges, and recessed geometries.

Unlike brush, spray, or dip-applied conformal coatings, Parylene does not rely on surface tension or solvent evaporation. However, like all coatings, its adhesion is still governed by surface energy, cleanliness, and interfacial bonding.

Parylene Thickness vs Adhesion Performance

In general, thinner Parylene coatings (typically 2–5 µm) exhibit excellent adhesion because internal stresses within the polymer layer remain low. As coating thickness increases—sometimes to 25–50 µm or more—internal mechanical stress within the film can increase.

If surface preparation is inadequate, this stress can contribute to adhesion loss. However, when substrates are properly prepared, even thick Parylene coatings can achieve outstanding adhesion and long-term durability.

Key influencing factors include:

Smooth or low-energy surfaces can limit adhesion at any thickness
Contamination (oils, flux residues, moisture) dramatically reduces bond strength
Surface activation significantly improves adhesion across all thickness ranges

Best Practices to Maintain Adhesion at Any Thickness

To ensure reliable Parylene adhesion—whether applying thin or thick coatings—the following best practices are essential:

Use plasma cleaning or chemical surface activation to increase surface energy
Apply adhesion promoters where required for challenging substrates
Select coating thickness based on functional need, not assumption
Validate adhesion using recognised standards such as cross-hatch testing (ISO 2409)

Parylene Adhesion Expertise at SCH Services Ltd

At SCH Services Ltd, we understand how coating thickness, substrate preparation, and process control interact to determine Parylene adhesion performance. Our Parylene processes combine controlled surface preparation with optimised deposition parameters to deliver reliable adhesion across both ultra-thin and high-build coatings.

Whether your application requires thin Parylene films for medical sensors or thicker layers for aerospace and defence electronics, we ensure adhesion performance is never compromised.

Learn more about our capabilities:
Parylene Coating Solutions

Introducing VanAcrylic™: The Next Generation Thermoset Plastic Blasting Media

October 10, 2025 Rework & Removal

Precision, Safety, and Reliability — Redefined

When it comes to coating removal and precision cleaning, the challenge has always been finding a blasting media that’s effective yet gentle — one that removes coatings cleanly without compromising delicate substrates.

Now, there’s a new solution: Vaniman’s VanAcrylic™ thermoset plastic blasting media — engineered for precision coating removal, surface preparation, and de-painting in industries where quality and control are non-negotiable, including electronics, aerospace, and defence.

Why Choose VanAcrylic™?

Traditional blasting media often mean compromise — whether it’s static build-up, inconsistent particle sizes, or health and environmental risks.

VanAcrylic™ reduces those trade-offs, combining performance, safety, and consistency in one solution.

Key advantages:

✔️ Precision performance – tightly controlled particle sizing supports uniform strip rates and predictable results.
⚡ ESD-safe – static-resistant composition works seamlessly with electrostatic-safe blasting systems.
🧪 Chemically inert – non-reactive and suitable across a broad range of materials.
🌍 Environmentally responsible – non-toxic, free from silica dust, and safer for operators.
🛡️ Mil-Spec approved – trusted by aerospace and defence manufacturers worldwide.

Perfect Pairing: VanAcrylic™ + Master ProBlast3 ESD

The Master ProBlast3 ESD system is an ideal partner for VanAcrylic™. Together, they create a closed-loop blasting solution that delivers exceptional control, repeatability, and operator safety.

The ProBlast3’s ESD-safe chamber and precision blasting controls help unlock VanAcrylic’s full potential — supporting consistent coating removal without static interference or substrate damage.

Operators benefit from:

Cleaner, dust-controlled environments
Consistent and repeatable blasting performance
Reduced rework and downtime

For conformal coating and Parylene removal, de-painting, or precision cleaning, this combination delivers a standard of reliability that’s hard to match in its class.

Applications at a Glance

VanAcrylic™ with the Master ProBlast3 ESD is ideal for:

◆ Conformal coating and Parylene removal on delicate PCBs
◆ De-painting and surface preparation without damaging components
◆ Precision cleaning for electronics, aerospace, and defence assemblies

Why It Matters

In high-reliability sectors, performance and compliance are everything. VanAcrylic™ gives manufacturers a safer, cleaner, and more efficient way to remove coatings — while supporting modern environmental, ESD, and Mil-Spec expectations.

When paired with the Master ProBlast3 ESD, it delivers a complete precision blasting solution — designed for today’s manufacturing challenges and tomorrow’s sustainability standards.

Available Now from SCH Services Ltd

SCH Services Ltd is proud to be an official UK distributor for Vaniman blasting systems and consumables, including the new VanAcrylic™ media.

If you’d like to see how VanAcrylic™ and the Master ProBlast3 ESD system can improve process control and product quality, contact our team today or visit Vaniman ProBlast & Removal Solutions.

Permanent Protection: What “Lifetime Dissipation” Really Means

October 9, 2025 ProShieldESD

Illustration of permanent ESD protection showing controlled electrical dissipation through a conductive material surface, representing ProShieldESD lifetime static control technology

When it comes to controlling electrostatic discharge (ESD), many industries turn to ESD paints. These coatings are marketed as flexible enough to cover floors, walls, plastics, paper, cardboard, and foams — making them appear like a universal solution for static control.

But the reality is very different. While traditional ESD paints may provide short-term conductivity, they can degrade, require reapplication, and create higher lifetime costs than modern alternatives.

That’s why the concept of lifetime dissipation matters. With advanced coatings like ProShield ESD, businesses can achieve long-term static protection without the recurring disruption associated with many traditional ESD paints.

The Problem with Traditional ESD Paints

Although they can be applied across a range of substrates — floors, walls, plastics, paper, cardboard, and foams — traditional ESD paints often suffer from predictable weaknesses:

Performance degradation – filler-based systems can lose uniformity over time, breaking the conductive path.
High ongoing cost – purchase price plus repeat reapplication drives up total cost of ownership.
Maintenance downtime – every recoat means disruption, labour, and scheduling impact.
Contamination risk – carbon/metal fillers can shed or contaminate sensitive environments.
Hidden lifecycle costs – what looks “cheap” initially can become expensive to maintain.

What Does “Lifetime Dissipation” Mean?

Lifetime dissipation means maintaining stable, repeatable ESD performance for the working life of the coated substrate — without routine reapplication cycles.

Consistent static control across plastics, foams, cardboard, concrete, metals, and more
Stable conductivity that doesn’t rely on fragile filler distribution
Lower total cost compared to repeated repainting
Compatibility with modern materials and mixed-substrate environments

How ProShield ESD Delivers Lifetime Dissipation

Unlike many traditional ESD paints, ProShield ESD is designed to deliver a uniform dissipative layer without relying on unstable conductive fillers. It’s intended for broad substrate coverage — including plastics, foams, packaging, and flooring — where consistent performance matters.

Key benefits:

Long-term protection – reduces the need for repeated reapplication cycles
Lower lifetime cost compared with frequent repainting
Versatile compatibility across plastics, foams, packaging, and more
Reduced waste and disruption from fewer maintenance interventions

Why Permanent Protection Matters

As electronics become smaller and more sensitive, ESD risk increases. A discharge far below human perception can still damage components. If static control coatings degrade or become inconsistent, the protection system becomes unreliable.

This is where ProShield ESD and the concept of lifetime dissipation provide a more robust long-term strategy for modern manufacturing and handling environments.

Traditional ESD Paints vs ProShield ESD

Feature / Factor	Traditional ESD Paints	ProShield ESD
Application areas	Floors, walls, plastics, paper, cardboard, foams	Broad substrate coverage (e.g., plastics, foams, packaging, flooring, metals)
Initial cost	Often high, varies by system	Project dependent; positioned to reduce lifetime cost
Durability	Can degrade with wear/cleaning	Designed for long-term stability
Maintenance	Reapplication commonly required	Reduced need for reapplication cycles
Conductivity uniformity	Can vary due to filler distribution	Uniform layer design (non-filler dependent)
Fillers	Typically carbon/metal fillers	Filler-free conductive polymer platform
Lifecycle cost	Often high (recoats, downtime, waste)	Lower total cost target (one system, longer service life)
Sustainability	More waste through repeat applications	Less waste through reduced maintenance

Conclusion: Moving Beyond Traditional ESD Paints

Traditional ESD paints can work, but many systems suffer from degradation, reapplication cycles, and rising lifecycle cost. ProShield ESD is positioned as a modern alternative — delivering lifetime dissipation across a wide range of substrates without relying on filler-based conductivity.

To learn more, visit: ProShield ESD Coating Platform.

Subcontract conformal coating services showing professional PCB coating, inspection and controlled production processes at SCH Services

What Are Subcontract Conformal Coating Services and Why Do They Matter?

October 8, 2025 Coating Services

Conformal coating is vital for protecting electronics from moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes. Yet many manufacturers don’t have the facilities or expertise to manage coating in-house. That’s where subcontract conformal coating services—sometimes called outsourced conformal coating—play a critical role. By partnering with a specialist provider like SCH Services, companies gain consistent results without the burden of running their own coating line.

What Are Subcontract Conformal Coating Services?

Subcontract conformal coating means entrusting your printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to an external, professional coating house. Instead of purchasing capital equipment, training staff, and maintaining coating systems, you send assemblies to a contract conformal coating provider who applies the specified finish and returns them production-ready.

At SCH Services, we manage the full process:

Intake & documentation
Masking & preparation
Application by spray, dip, or brush
Curing & drying
Inspection & testing
Final packaging and return

All processes are carried out under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified conditions, supporting repeatability and traceability.

Why Do They Matter?

Expertise and precision – Dedicated coating houses specialise in conformal coating, helping reduce defects and improve consistency.
No need for in-house specialists – You avoid the challenge of recruiting, training, and retaining coating technicians and inspectors.
Cost efficiency – Outsourcing removes capital spend and converts fixed overhead into a predictable service cost.
Speed and flexibility – Scale from prototypes to production batches without changing your internal resource plan.
Reduced risk – Strong process control and inspection reduces the likelihood of failures, claims, and rework.
Compliance and reliability – Certified processes support customer requirements and audit readiness.

When Should You Consider Outsourcing?

Prototypes & NPI: Volumes are too small to justify in-house investment.
Low-to-medium volumes: Flexibility matters more than maximum throughput.
Overflow capacity: Your line is at full load and you need additional support.
Specialist projects: Aerospace, defence, or medical builds requiring tighter control and documentation.

Why Choose SCH Services?

With more than 25 years of experience, SCH Services supports OEMs and EMS providers with reliable subcontract conformal coating services across a wide range of product types and production volumes.

Liquid and advanced coating options for PCB protection
ISO-certified processes focused on quality and reliability
Support from prototype through volume production
Access to related services such as Parylene coating services when higher performance is required

If you want to explore coating routes and service options in one place, see our Conformal Coating Solutions page.

Conclusion

Subcontract conformal coating services provide manufacturers with the flexibility, expertise, and assurance needed to deliver reliable electronics. By outsourcing to a trusted partner like SCH, you avoid costly setup, reduce risk, and maintain consistent protection against demanding environments.

Next step: If you’d like to discuss volumes, specifications, or turnaround requirements, contact us via our contact page.

Surface Preparation for Parylene: Cleaning and Adhesion Promoters

October 7, 2025 Parylene

Even the best Parylene coating cannot perform reliably if the surface beneath it is not properly prepared. Adhesion failures, delamination, and reduced barrier performance often trace back to poor Parylene surface preparation. That’s why substrate preparation is one of the most critical steps before Parylene deposition.

Parylene is applied via vapour deposition, forming a thin, uniform layer that reaches every exposed surface. However, if the substrate has contamination, low surface energy, or residues, the Parylene may not bond properly — resulting in peeling, flaking, or reduced adhesion.

Correct preparation helps ensure:

Strong coating adhesion
Reliable moisture and chemical protection
Consistent long-term performance

For a deeper explanation of how vapour deposition works and why surface condition plays such a critical role, see our Parylene deposition process overview.

Cleaning: Removing contaminants

Before applying any adhesion promoter, thorough cleaning thinks about one thing: removing anything that blocks bonding. Residues such as flux, oils, fingerprints, silicone release agents, and dust can prevent Parylene from anchoring properly.

Common cleaning approaches include:

Solvent cleaning to remove organic residues (oils, greases, certain process residues)
Ultrasonic cleaning for intricate assemblies and precision components (where suitable)
Controlled drying to prevent water spots, residue redeposition, or recontamination

Cleaning effectiveness is also a common root cause in adhesion and coverage failures, which we break down further in our Conformal Coating Defects Hub.

Adhesion promoters: Creating reliable bonding sites

Adhesion promoters (often silane-based primers, depending on substrate and process) are used to improve Parylene bonding strength by modifying the surface chemistry. They help create functional bonding sites so the deposited film anchors more reliably.

They are particularly useful on low-surface-energy and difficult substrates such as some plastics, ceramics, and glass, and they can also support consistency across mixed-material assemblies.

By combining effective cleaning with the correct adhesion promoter strategy, manufacturers reduce delamination risk and achieve Parylene coatings that remain stable over the required service life.

SCH Services Ltd: Proven preparation and coating expertise

At SCH Services Ltd, we combine controlled cleaning and adhesion promoter treatments with expert Parylene deposition to deliver coatings that bond reliably across demanding substrates. Because these preparation steps are used in our own coating services, customers benefit from proven, production-ready processes designed for maximum performance.

Learn more: Explore our Parylene Coating Solutions or contact our team to discuss your substrate, environment, and coating thickness requirements.

If you’re assessing whether Parylene is suitable for your application or need support with substrate preparation and validation, our Parylene coating services provide end-to-end process control from preparation through inspection.

Infographic comparing traditional moulded and filler-based ESD solutions with ProShieldESD permanent polymer coating for reliable long-term static protection

Beyond Boxes and Fillers: How ProShield ESD Redefines Static Protection

October 6, 2025 ProShieldESD

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is non-negotiable in industries such as electronics manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. For decades, two common approaches have dominated: moulded ESD solutions (such as carbon-filled boxes) and filler-based ESD paints. On paper, both can look effective. In practice, they often become costly, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across a facility.

At SCH Services, we’ve seen these frustrations first-hand. That’s why we created ProShield ESD — a permanent, polymer-based dissipative coating designed to replace outdated moulded and filler-based technologies.

The Problems with Traditional ESD Solutions

1) Moulded carbon boxes and plastics

Carbon-filled moulded solutions can be heavy, expensive to produce, and limited to fixed shapes and specific applications. Their surface performance can change with wear, and the one-size-fits-all approach leaves limited flexibility for custom requirements.

2) Filler-based ESD paints

Most ESD paints rely on carbon or metal fillers for conductivity. Over time, fillers can wear, clump, or shed, leading to patchy performance and contamination risk in sensitive environments. Frequent reapplication also increases downtime and total lifecycle cost.

3) Limited versatility across substrates

Neither moulded boxes nor many traditional paints perform consistently across diverse substrates such as plastics, foams, packaging, or floors — making it harder to standardise static protection across an entire site.

How We Solved It with ProShield ESD

ProShield ESD is a next-generation, polymer-based dissipative coating. Instead of relying on conductive fillers, it is designed to provide a uniform, stable performance layer across a wide range of substrates.

Key advantages

Permanent static protection – designed to reduce degradation and reapplication cycles.
Cost savings – lower lifetime cost compared with frequent replacement or repainting.
Wide compatibility – effective on plastics, foams, packaging, and floors.
Clean and reliable – avoids carbon/metal filler shedding and associated contamination risks.
Sustainable – reduces waste and disruption from repeat maintenance interventions.

Benefits Across Industries

Whether in electronics assembly, aerospace, automotive, or medical devices, ProShield ESD supports:

Long-term reliability with reduced maintenance disruption.
Lower total cost compared to moulded or repaint-based approaches.
Flexible application across multiple substrates and processes.

Conclusion: Moving Beyond Outdated ESD Protection

The old ways — carbon boxes, moulded plastics, and filler-based paints — often introduce high cost, inconsistent performance, and limited scalability.

ProShield ESD provides a modern alternative: a permanent polymer coating that is versatile, cost-effective, and designed to reduce contamination risk, helping sites standardise static control more easily.

Learn more: ProShield ESD coating platform.

Introducing ProShield ESD: A New Era in Dissipative Coatings

October 3, 2025 ProShieldESD

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a silent but costly risk in industries where sensitive electronics, packaging, and materials must be protected. Traditional anti-static coatings — including temporary sprays, carbon fillers, and metal-based additives — have long been used to manage static. In reality, many of these solutions degrade over time, deliver uneven performance, and create hidden costs through repeated reapplication.

ProShield ESD represents a new generation of dissipative coatings. It is designed to provide permanent static protection, broad substrate compatibility, and a lower lifetime cost in a single, scalable solution.

For a deeper technical explanation of why filler-based ESD paints lose performance over time, see the Conductive Polymer Technology hub.

Why Industries Need a Better Static Control Solution

Industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices demand higher levels of reliability than ever before. However, many conventional ESD protection methods struggle to meet modern requirements:

Limited lifespan – Traditional coatings can degrade, requiring frequent reapplication.
Narrow compatibility – Performance can vary widely across plastics, foams, packaging, and flooring.
High hidden costs – Short service life increases downtime, rework, and material waste.

As electronic components become smaller and more sensitive, and supply chains more demanding, manufacturers need static control solutions that deliver reliable, long-term performance rather than temporary fixes.

Fundamentals of static control and resistance ranges are explained in the ProshieldESD FAQs.

What Makes ProShield ESD Different?

ProShield ESD is engineered to deliver uniform, dissipative performance without relying on temporary sprays or unstable conductive fillers. Instead, it provides a consistent static control layer designed to remain effective for the working life of the substrate.

Key benefits of ProShield ESD

Permanent ESD protection – Designed to eliminate routine reapplication cycles.
Low-cost solution – Positioned to reduce both upfront and lifetime costs.
Versatile substrate compatibility – Effective on plastics, foams, packaging, walls, and flooring.
No carbon or metal fillers – Consistent performance without contamination risks.
Lifecycle reliability – Protects components during production, handling, and transport.

Applications Across Modern Industries

ProShield ESD is suited to a wide range of environments where static control is critical, including:

Electronics manufacturing – Protecting semiconductors and circuit assemblies from ESD damage.
Automotive and aerospace – Safeguarding sensitive onboard systems with long-term static protection.
Medical devices – Supporting reliability where performance and safety are essential.
Logistics and packaging – Enabling ESD-safe handling and storage of high-value components.

Typical industry use cases are outlined in more detail on our ProShield ESD applications page.

A Smarter, More Sustainable Approach

By reducing the need for repeated coating applications, ProShield ESD helps lower downtime, minimise material waste, and cut overall operating costs. This approach supports modern sustainability goals while improving process efficiency and reliability.

The Future of Dissipative Coatings

ProShield ESD is more than a single product — it is a long-term static control strategy for industries that cannot afford compromise. By combining permanent performance, wide compatibility, and reduced lifetime cost, it sets a new benchmark for dissipative coatings.

Businesses that adopt ProShield ESD gain measurable advantages in reliability, cost control, and compliance — helping secure performance in an increasingly demanding manufacturing landscape.

If you’re evaluating alternatives to traditional ESD paints, speak to our team via the contact page to discuss suitability and cost.