Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a silent but costly risk in industries where sensitive electronics, packaging, and materials must be protected. Traditional anti-static coatings โ including temporary sprays, carbon fillers, and metal-based additives โ 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 โ Traditional coatings can degrade, requiring frequent reapplication.
- Narrow compatibility โ Performance can vary widely across plastics, foams, packaging, and flooring.
- High hidden costs โ 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 ESD Fundamentals hub.
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 โ Designed to eliminate routine reapplication cycles.
- Low-cost solution โ Positioned to reduce both upfront and lifetime costs.
- Versatile substrate compatibility โ Effective on plastics, foams, packaging, walls, and flooring.
- No carbon or metal fillers โ Consistent performance without contamination risks.
- Lifecycle reliability โ 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 โ Protecting semiconductors and circuit assemblies from ESD damage.
- Automotive and aerospace โ Safeguarding sensitive onboard systems with long-term static protection.
- Medical devices โ Supporting reliability where performance and safety are essential.
- Logistics and packaging โ 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 โ 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 โ helping secure performance in an increasingly demanding manufacturing landscape.
If youโre evaluating alternatives to traditional ESD paints, speak to our team via the contact page to discuss suitability and cost.
