For decades, industries have turned to carbon and metal-based paints and molded solutions as a way to manage electrostatic discharge (ESD). These approaches rely on conductive fillers—such as carbon black, graphite, or metal powders—to provide static dissipation. At first glance, they seem effective. But in practice, both filler-based coatings and molded products create more problems than they solve.
Modern electronics, medical devices, and aerospace systems demand permanent, reliable static protection. Traditional filler-based paints and moulded carbon boxes simply can’t keep up.
The Problem with Carbon and Metal Fillers & Moldings
1. Inconsistent Conductivity
Fillers rarely disperse evenly across a coating, and molded parts degrade over time. Both create patchy conductivity, leaving “weak spots” where ESD can build up and cause damage.
2. Performance Degradation
In coatings, fillers migrate, clump, or lose effectiveness; in molded parts, conductivity decreases as surfaces wear. What starts as protection becomes unreliable, requiring costly replacements or recoats.
3. Risk of Contamination
Carbon and metal particles can shed from coatings or molded items, contaminating sensitive environments. In sectors like electronics or medical devices, this poses serious compliance and safety risks.
4. Poor Substrate Compatibility
Filler-based coatings often fail on plastics, foams, or packaging, while molded solutions are limited in shape and application. Both restrict flexibility and service life.
5. High Lifecycle Costs
Between frequent recoating, replacing molded products, downtime, and labour, the hidden costs quickly add up. Although they may appear affordable upfront, traditional solutions become expensive to maintain.
The Smarter Alternative: ProShield ESD
Unlike traditional paints or molded products, ProShield ESD achieves uniform, permanent dissipative protection without relying on carbon or metal fillers.
Permanent protection – no reapplication or replacement required- Low-cost alternative to expensive paints and molded solutions
- No contamination risks from loose particles
- Wide substrate compatibility – works on plastics, foams, packaging, and floors
- Sustainable – less waste, fewer resources
The Future of Static Control
As industries demand greater reliability, flexibility, and sustainability, filler-based coatings and molded ESD products are no longer fit for purpose. They fail in performance, cost, and compliance.
ProShield ESD sets a new benchmark: permanent, low-cost static protection that replaces both paints and molded solutions—delivering a cleaner, smarter way forward.
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