Anti-static coating technology

Static on plastic surfaces attracts dust and causes electrostatic discharge (ESD), leading to product defects and equipment malfunctions.Q-Tech’s proprietary anti-static coating lowers the surface resistance of acrylic, PC and PVC panels for static-sensitive production environments.

Anti-static coating line at the Q-Tech plant, with panels stacked on carts beside the coating booth.
Q-Tech anti-static coating line

The coated surface

One coating provides both static control and a hard coat, so the surface suppresses static and resists scratches and solvents.

  • Static control

    Lower surface resistance suppresses static build-up. Static discharges within 0.1 seconds.

    106~109 ΩASTM D-257 · MIL-B-81705C

  • Surface hardness

    The hard-coated surface resists scratches, with good results in steel wool and RCA abrasion tests.

    4H (acrylic) · B (PC)Pencil hardness

  • Chemical resistance

    The hard coating stands up to solvents and weathering, with good results in IPA, methanol and acetone tests.

    IPA · methanol · acetoneVisual inspection

  • Clarity and gloss

    Keeps the original clarity and gloss of the acrylic, PC or clear PVC sheet.

    Total light transmittance 0.86ASTM D1003

Coated on our own line

We coat anti-static panels for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and displays on the coating line at the Q-Tech plant. Coated panels are inspected for appearance, optical, electrical and reliability properties.

Clear panel in front of lights inside the coating line
Inside the coating line
Panels hanging inside green-lit coating equipment
Coating equipment
Rows of panel hangers on the ceiling rail of the coating equipment
Panel hangers

Products by base sheet

The anti-static coating is applied to acrylic, polycarbonate and PVC sheets.

Electrical properties

Surface resistance and static discharge time are measured with the following methods.

Electrical properties of the anti-static coating
PropertyUnitValueTest method
Surface resistanceΩ106~109ASTM D-257
Static discharge times0.1 max.MIL-B-81705C
All appearance, optical and reliability results

Quotes and product questions

Tell us the model, thickness and quantity for a quote, or ask us about product specifications. Color can vary slightly between production lots, so let us know if it must match.