Engineering Standard
Controlled ESD Surface Engineering
Surface resistance is an important parameter in controlling electrostatic charge on
engineered components. The appropriate resistance range depends on the application,
component design, grounding path, substrate, coating system, environmental conditions,
and applicable ESD-control requirements.
EGK’s semiconductor coating portfolio includes proprietary systems engineered for
application-specific surface-resistance requirements, including selected systems
capable of achieving the 10⁵–10⁸ Ω/sq engineering target range.
Actual electrical performance depends on the selected coating, substrate, geometry,
surface preparation, coating process, environmental conditions, and applicable
measurement method.
EGK 8 Coating Solutions is a portfolio rather than a single universal
coating. Each system is engineered for different substrate types, thermal conditions,
surface requirements and dimensional considerations. EGK coating technology extends
beyond metal substrates, with selected systems applicable to engineering plastics,
ABS, glass, wood, rubber and other materials where the coating system and process are
technically suitable.
Resistance alone does not establish complete ESD protection. Application-level
performance also depends on charge generation, grounding, contact configuration,
material properties, equipment design, cleaning conditions, and the overall
ESD-control program.
ANSI/ESD S20.20
IEC 61340-5-1
Application-Specific Testing
Controlled Dissipation
EGK 8 Coating Solutions