This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Anti-Static, ESD Bags, Materials category on DigiKey.com
Static control shielding bags and materials are ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) packaging products designed to prevent damage due to stray electro-static discharge. Bags, films, and tubing can conduct, dissipate or shield enclosed ESD-sensitive devices. They are selected by the inside dimensions, thickness in mils, and the closure system such as clip, heat seal, tape or zip lock, and tensile strength.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates material function/purpose and form factor.
Metal Layer: Indicates if a bag/material has a metallic layer, and the location(s) thereof if so.
Static Discharge Shielding: Indicates ESD shielding effectiveness in terms of a maximum amount of discharge energy detected using a standardized test, commonly ANSI/ESD STM11.31.
Closure System: Indicates intended method of bag closure or fixation.
Thickness: The physical thickness of the material.
Length - Inside: Usable length of bag or interior; does not include seams or closures.
Width - Inside: Usable width of bag or interior; does not include seams or closures.
Tensile Strength: The maximum pulling force or stress that can be applied to a product or material before failure occurs, under manufacturer-defined test conditions.
Color: The dominant color of the material.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 13415 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 16-1028-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Desco |
| DESCRIPTION | Static Shielding Bag <25nJ Energy Shielding Silver 4" (101.6mm) X 6" (152.4mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | SCS |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | SCP571-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | 23087 |
| DESCRIPTION | Static Shielding Bag (Cushioned) <20nJ Energy Shielding Silver 8" (203.2mm) X 7" (177.8mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | Desco |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 16-PCL100R36X500-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | PCL100R 36X500 |
| DESCRIPTION | Static Shielding Film <10nJ Energy Shielding Silver 36" (914.4mm) X 500’ (152.4m) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
Reusing Static Shielding Bags
SCS - Minute with Miranda - When to replace your ESD bags
Static Shielding Bags vs Pink Poly Bags
Blogs
What is ESD and How to Prevent it?
Moisture Barrier Bags (MBB) and ESD Control
TechForum
Metal In vs Metal Out ESD Bags
Tips for proper use of ESD Shielding Bags
Can I Recycle Blue Anti-Static Bags?)
Shelf Life for SCS Static Shielding bags