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ESD Packaging
ESD cases provide a Faraday-cage shielding effect with surface resistance in the range of 10⁵-10⁷ Ω, protecting electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD sensitivity Class 0 per IEC 61340-5-1 down to 100 V HBM) during transport, storage, and field service. Conductive foam inserts, typically with a volume resistivity of 10³-10⁶ Ω/cm, prevent charge generation on component leads, while snap-lock aluminium or reinforced ABS shells rated to IP 54 guard against mechanical shock and humidity ingress.
esd.equipment stocks 20 ESD case variants - from compact service cases for individual PCBs up to rack-format transport cases for populated assemblies - all compliant with DIN EN 61340-5-1 and IEC 61340-5-2 EPA packaging requirements. Grounding straps, humidity indicator cards, and custom foam inlays are available as accessories to build a fully certified ESD-protected transport chain.
ESD Case Types - Technical Comparison
| Criterion | Shielded ESD Case (ABS/Al) | Conductive Plastic Case | Static-Dissipative Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface resistance | 10⁵-10⁷ Ω (shielded) | 10³-10⁶ Ω | 10⁶-10¹¹ Ω |
| Norm compliance | IEC 61340-5-1, -5-2, ANSI/ESD S11.31 | IEC 61340-5-1 | IEC 61340-5-1 |
| Mechanical protection | IP 54, impact-resistant shell | IP 40, standard walls | IP 40, lightweight |
| Foam insert resistivity | 10³-10⁶ Ω/cm (conductive) | 10³-10⁶ Ω/cm | 10⁶-10¹² Ω/cm |
| Typical application | Field service, inter-site transport | In-line production transport | Short-term EPA storage |
| Grounding capability | Ground lug + wrist-strap port | Via conductive shell contact | Passive discharge only |
Typical application areas: Electronics manufacturing and SMT rework (IEC 61340-5-1, IPC-A-610), semiconductor device handling and wafer transport (SEMI E78, SEMI S1/S2), medical device assembly and field service (ISO 13485), automotive electronics logistics (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949), aerospace and defence component transport (AS9100), laboratory and calibration services requiring ESD-safe instrument carry cases.