Universal ProShieldESD conductive polymer coating tested live at Productronica 2025 across multiple substrates

ProShieldESD – Productronica 2025 Technical Report

November 26, 2025 ProShieldESD

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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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.

ProShieldESD – Productronica 2025 Technical Report

ProShieldESD – The World’s First Universal, Fully Functional ESD Coating

Live ESD Testing at Productronica 2025, Munich

Measurement Results – sparktrap® EPA SafeAssure®

Conclusion & Acknowledgement

Beyond Boxes and Fillers: How ProShield ESD Redefines Static Protection

The Problems with Traditional ESD Solutions

1) Moulded carbon boxes and plastics

2) Filler-based ESD paints

3) Limited versatility across substrates

How We Solved It with ProShield ESD

Key advantages

Benefits Across Industries

Conclusion: Moving Beyond Outdated ESD Protection

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