Anti-Static Poly Tubing

Anti-static film is designed to reduce charge generation or accumulation during compatible handling. It should not be treated as a barrier against an external electrostatic discharge. When the package must provide shielding, use a documented shielding construction that fully encloses the item and compare Static Shielding Bags.

Pink is commonly used to identify anti-static polyethylene, but color alone does not establish electrical performance. Review surface-resistance or other applicable test data, conditioning requirements and service life for the exact tubing.

Choose tubing width from the component's full cross-section and add loading clearance so the film does not stretch across pins or edges. Cut enough length for the product and two clean end seals. Film gauge should account for weight, sharp features and expected handling as well as the static-control requirement.

Use compatible heat-sealing equipment and keep the work inside the required ESD-control program. Grounding, personnel controls, work surfaces, handling methods and shielding needs remain separate decisions. For products without a static-control requirement, standard Poly Tubing may be the more appropriate material.