Anti-Static Bags

How to choose an anti-static bag

Start with where the part will be. The ESD Association says packaging used inside an ESD protected area should be low charging and dissipative or conductive. Packaging that leaves that area also needs a structure that shields against electrostatic discharge.

Pink anti-static bags

Pink anti-static polyethylene limits the static a bag builds up as parts slide in and out. Use it for kitting, cables, assemblies and parts that stay in the protected area. It comes in 2, 4 and 6 mil, flat, reclosable or gusseted. The clear 4 mil reclosable bags use an anti-static additive without the pink dye, and their listing rates them to dissipate up to 5,000 volts in 2 seconds.

Static shielding bags

Static shielding bags are multi-layer transparent film with a metallized layer that shields the contents from a discharge outside the bag. Use them for circuit boards and static-sensitive components that ship. Open end bags are heat sealable and reclosable bags have a zip top. The 3.1 mil bags are printed with the ESD warning symbol.

Moisture barrier bags and bubble pouches

Moisture barrier bags are 3.6 mil silver multi-layer film that protects electronic components from moisture and static discharge. They are heat sealable and suit vacuum packing. Anti-static bubble pouches are pink, with 3/16 in high-slip bubble and a self-seal lip with tape, for parts that also need cushioning.

Sizing

Measure the part at its widest and longest points. On a reclosable bag, length runs from the bottom of the bag to the base of the zipper. A flat part 3.5 in wide and 5.5 in long fits a 4 x 6 in reclosable bag. Add 0.5 in to the width for rigid parts, and 0.5 to 2 in to both dimensions for a looser fit.

Buying by the case and pallet

Every price is for one case. Volume pricing comes off at checkout: 3% at 3 or more items in the cart and 5% at 6 or more, and cases from different rows count together. Orders of one or two items with a product subtotal of $500 or more ship free when the checkout freight rate is $45 or less, or $90 or less on orders of $1,000 or more. Orders of three or more items get the volume discount instead of free shipping. Checkout shows the freight for your address before you pay.

For pallet quantities, a standing order or mixed sizes, send the SKUs, case counts and delivery ZIP on a bulk quote. The quote prices freight for the whole order.

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Common questions

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Film, closures, case counts and ratings come from each product listing. ESD guidance comes from the ESD Association. Shipping terms come from the shipping policy.