FORREST Electrostatic Dissipative Coating (ESD Coating)

ESD Coatings are engineered with dissipative properties to reduce the likelihood of electric charge and shock.

FORREST Electrostatic Dissipative Coating (ESD Coating)

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About FORREST ESD Coatings

An Electrostatic Dissipative Coating (ESD Coating) reduces the risk of shock by continuously conducting and dissipating static build up on surfaces and slowing the rate of charge transfer. Learn more about our Electrostatic Dissipative Coating (ESD Coating) options to see if they suit your particular need.

Use cases for FORREST ESD Coatings
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Clean rooms
  • Electrical insulation
  • Work benches and shelving for sensitive materials
  • Electronic cabinets and enclosures
  • Furniture
Benefits of FORREST ESD Coatings
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Excellent functionality
  • Excellent surface resistivity (104 – 1011 ohms range)

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — FORREST ESD Coatings

An electrostatic charge dissipative coating is designed to dissipate charge when two surfaces with different voltages meet one another.  When properly applied these coatings can prevent significant damage caused by electrostatic discharge.

Below are the technical specifications of one or more popular products in this line. More products are available to meet customer color, gloss and other desired specifications.

729 Series
  • Gloss @ 60°
    ASTM D523-14

    58 - 68
  • Impact Resistance
    ASTM D2794-90

    80 in-lbs
  • Pencil Hardness
    ASTM 3363

    H
  • Cure Cycle

    10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
  • Surface Resistance

    10⁴ – 10⁹ ohms
  • Gloss @ 60°
    ASTM D523-14

    30 - 40
  • Impact Resistance
    ASTM D2794-90

    60 in-lbs
  • Pencil Hardness
    ASTM 3363

    H
  • Cure Cycle

    10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
  • Surface Resistance

    10⁶– 10⁹ ohms
  • Gloss @ 60°
    ASTM D523-14

    Semi - Gloss
  • Impact Resistance
    ASTM D2794-90

    60 in-lbs
  • Pencil Hardness
    ASTM 3363

    H
  • Cure Cycle

    10 minutes at 400°F (204°C)
  • Surface Resistance

    10⁶– 10⁹ ohms

Epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coatings with static dissipative properties. Specified by KLA-Tencor for subcontractor use. Also used in other ESD industries and applications.

KLA-Tencor Powder Coatings
  • Gloss @ 60°
    ASTM D523-14

    65 - 75
  • Impact Resistance
    ASTM D2794-90

    80 in-lbs
  • Pencil Hardness
    ASTM 3363

    >2h
  • Cure Cycle

    10 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C)
  • Surface Resistance

    10⁴ - 10¹¹ ohms
  • Gloss @ 60°
    ASTM D523-14

    58-68
  • Impact Resistance
    ASTM D2794-90

    80 in-lbs
  • Pencil Hardness
    ASTM 3363

    H
  • Cure Cycle

    10 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C)
  • Surface Resistance

    10⁴ – 10⁹ ohms
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