What is an ESD pallet?

ESD pallets are mainly used in sectors where sensitive electronic components are used. They are suitable for transporting and storing electronic products. What does ESD stand for, what are the specifications of an ESD pallet and how do you recognize them? In this blog, we answer frequently asked questions about ESD pallets.

What does ESD stand for?

ESD is an abbreviation that stands for Electro Static Discharge and means electrostatic discharge. What does that mean exactly? Electrostatic discharge is an electric current between two electrically charged parts. This occurs when the two parts come into contact with each other and when they are separated. A static charge is then built up and if it discharges, it can have consequences. One of the best-known forms of electrostatic discharge is lightning.

What are the consequences of electrostatic discharge?

Electrostatic discharge is difficult to observe, so it is necessary to be careful with sensitive products. Electronic devices can quickly become damaged if they are not handled carefully. ESD may result in damage to electronic equipment rendering the product unusable. This can result in high costs when it comes to expensive chips, for example.

The damage can occur during the production process, but also when the goods are not stored or transported safely. For the safe storage and transport of sensitive electronic parts, the ESD pallet is the solution.

Specifications of an ESD pallet

An ESD pallet is designed to protect sensitive electronic components and prevent damage from static electricity. The ESD pallet is suitable for safely storing and transporting these parts. The specifications are as follows:

• Made of electrically conductive material
• Surface resistivity: between 10^5 Ω (Ohm) and 10^10 Ω (Ohm)
• Temperature range: between -40 °C and +70 °C
• Equipped with ESD certification

Material

ESD pallets are made of high-quality antistatic HDPE plastic. HDPE stands for High-Density Polyethylene and is a hard and durable plastic. It is durable, has a long lifespan and is easy to recycle. This material is also easy to clean.

Dimensions & weight

Plastic ESD pallets are available in two sizes:

• 1200x800mm
• 1200x1000mm

The weight may vary. The ESD pallet that we offer weighs 11kg.

Deadweight

Strong ESD pallets are suitable for heavy loads. The variant we offer at Rotomshop has a dynamic load capacity of 1300kg and a static load capacity of up to 5000kg! The pallet is also suitable for placing in a racking and can then be loaded up to 550kg.

What is an ESD pallet used for?

ESD pallets are used to safely store and transport sensitive electronic products. The ESD pallet is mainly used in industries where electrostatic discharge poses a risk to the products. In the first place, of course, this is in the electronics industry, but this also applies to the automotive, medical and aviation industries. You can store sensitive electronics such as chips or circuit boards in ESD-safe plastic containers and then safely place them on an antistatic ESD pallet. This way, no static electricity is released and the goods are well protected.

How do you recognize an ESD pallet?

ESD pallets can be recognized by a yellow logo, see the image above. The logo is the ESD certification for the pallet which means that it is antistatic and electrically conductive. Other ESD-safe products can also be recognized by this logo.

What does an ESD pallet cost?

At Rotomshop we offer an ESD pallet of 1200x800x145 mm with a dynamic load capacity of 1300kg. This is a new ESD pallet with a price of £72.25. This is equipped with 3 skids and a gridded upper deck with a security edge.

Buy ESD pallets online

You can easily buy ESD pallets online at Rotomshop. We offer a wide range of logistical resources. In addition to pallets, you have also come to the right place for pallet edges, plastic containers, roll containers and warehouse equipment.

Do you have questions about ESD pallets or need help with your order? We are happy to work with you! Contact us via [email protected] or call 01777 322100 and we will be happy to help you.