How to Choose the Right Static Shielding Bag

Feb. 21, 2012 - PRLog -- Static shielding bags are often used to protect products, components, equipment, etc. from static damage. Choosing the type of static shielding bags specific to your needs depends entirely on the product you are protecting as well as the product's destination. Before purchasing a static shielding bag, it is also important to understand the different types that exist in order to choose the right ones for your needs. http://www.protectivepackaging.net/static-shielding-bags

The two primary bags that are either classified as metal-in static shielding bags or metal-out static shielding bags. The manufacturing difference lies where the inner metal lining is located. Metal-in static shielding bags have the lining located between the layers of polyester and polyethylene. Metal-out static shielding bags have the metal layer located closer to the exterior. The first eliminates the damage from electro-static fields while the latter is capable of dissipating high voltage static charges almost instantly.

Also, keep in mind most products that can be damaged by static are also susceptible to the harmful effects of moisture. As such, there are also moisture barrier bags that also provide ESD shielding. Moisture barrier bags, (also known as foil bags, alufoil bags or mylar bags), are one of the most effective packaging solutions on the market today to protect against corrosive damage caused by humidity, moisture, oxygen, salt spray, aromas, grease and other airborne contaminants. Products bagged and sealed in properly controlled production environments will remain protected indefinitely, as long as the correct moisture barrier materials remain intact. Finally, Tyvek moisture barrier and static shielding bags provide the best of all worlds: protection from humidity, static and a durable material that has phenomenal tear resistance. From helicopters to hair pins, moisture barrier bags can be manufactured in all shapes and sizes to meet a variety of needs.

Choosing the type of static shielding bags you need depends on the product you are protecting, as well as the product's destination. If you are unsure as to the best solution for your needs commercial or military packaging needs
( http://www.protectivepackaging.net/military-packaging ), talk to protective packaging experts that are capable of working with you to ensure you find exactly what you need.

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About Protective Packaging Corporation
Protective Packaging Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of static shielding bags in the United States. Although we carry an extensive inventory of "ready-made" solutions, as a manufacturer we also have the ability to create customized static shielding bags of any size. Visit us online at http://www.protectivepackaging.net/static-shielding-bags