Static electricity is a stationary charge of electricity resting on an object’s surface. With plastic tubing, the charge is generatedusually by friction on the exterior or interior of the tubing. The charge is typically localized. This means that a charge may existon one part of the tube but not the entire tube. The spotty nature of the charge makes it much harder to detect. Furthermore, humanscan only sense electrostatic discharge (ESD) greater than 3,500 electrostatic volts. A charge as low as 100 ESD volts can damagecertain circuits meaning that electronics can be destroyed by ESD without the person even knowing it.

Freelin-Wade’s Static Dissipative Polyurethane tubing is available in both a 90A durometer and an 85A durometer tube. It’s made froman ether-based polyurethane that is specially formulated to help control ESD. It should always be used in low humidity environmentsor when tubing is going to be near circuit boards.

Features

• Dissipates electrostatic charges with no chemical additives
• Contains no conductive fi llers and no particle emission
• Dissipative values are permanent and cannot be washed away
• Non-contaminating and non-outgassing
• Ideal for low humidity environments
• Non-corrosive to electronic leads and components

Other Specifications:

• Wall Thickness: 0.038"
• Bend Radius: 0.375"
• Pressure Rating:
  • 125psi at 75 Degrees F
  • 60psi at 150 Degrees F