If it takes paint, it can take ProShieldESD.

Most static-control solutions today rely on carbon-loaded paints, metal coatings, foams, or disposable shielding materials. They work — but they come with compromises: dust, wear, restricted material choices, poor durability or messy handling.

ProShieldESD is a new category of coating technology being launched into the market. It applies like a paint, but creates a thin, durable, static-dissipative polymer layer across plastics, metals, foams, films and composites. It isn’t a conformal coating, isn’t a thick laminate, and isn’t a carbon-loaded paint — it’s something entirely new.

1. A Unique Technology — Not Carbon, Not Metal, Not Anti-Static Spray

Traditional ESD solutions fall into familiar categories:

  • Carbon paints or fillers — black, messy, leaves dust and lacks colour freedom
  • Metallic films or coatings — rigid, reflective, can crack or interfere with RF components
  • Temporary anti-static sprays — humidity-dependent and short-lived

ProShieldESD is different.

It uses a specially engineered conductive polymer network — a molecular structure that forms a stable, static-dissipative surface (10⁶–10⁹ Ω/sq) without relying on carbon powder or metal flakes.

What makes it unique:

  • No black rub-off, no metal shedding
  • Can be different colours
  • Consistent performance even after cleaning, flexing, or handling
  • Works across a wide range of materials — rigid or flexible

2. Applies Like Paint — No Special Machinery Required

If it takes paint, it can take ProShield ESD.

One of the most disruptive aspects of ProShieldESD is how easily it integrates into existing manufacturing environments.

It doesn’t need vacuum deposition, metallising chambers, molding machines or specialist coating systems — it fits into normal industrial finishing methods, including:

  • Spray coating (manual, HVLP, robotic)
  • Dip or flow coat for trays, foam inserts or molded parts
  • Brush or roller for large surfaces or maintenance areas

Drying:

  • Air-dry or low-temperature cure
  • No high heat or cleanroom environment required

3. Thin, Functional, and Almost Invisible

Unlike adhesives, films or foam layers, ProShieldESD creates functional film similar in thickness to paint.

This means:

  • No impact on tolerances, clearances or part fit
  • No added bulk or weight
  • Flexible enough for many materials including EVA foam and soft surfaces
  • Can be cleaned, wiped, flexed and even lightly abraded without losing function

4. One Coating — Many Material Types

Because it forms a chemical bond rather than relying on surface texture or static additives, the technology is designed to work across a wide spectrum of surfaces:

Substrate Types include

  • Plastics
  • Metals
  • Foams
  • Flooring
  • Composites

The aim is simple: one material technology that makes multiple components ESD-safe without redesigning the product or changing core materials.

5. Designed to Be Repaired — Not Replaced

Most static-control materials are still treated as consumables. Floors get ripped out when they lose conductivity, foams crumble and are thrown away, and coated surfaces are often fully stripped and redone when worn. ProShieldESD changes that model — it’s designed to be maintained, touched up and kept in service, not scrapped and replaced.

Instead of replacing:

  • Entire ESD floors when traffic areas wear through
  • Carbon-loaded foams that break down and lose resistance
  • Thick elastomer coatings or laminated films that start peeling

You can:

  • Inspect the high-wear areas only
  • Clean and lightly prepare the surface
  • Recoat or touch up just that section — no need to strip or respray the whole item

This allows assets to stay in service longer — whether they’re trays, tooling, handling fixtures, foam inserts, or machine panels.

The benefits are clear:

  • Longer usable life of coated products and equipment
  • Reduced cost vs full refurbishment or replacement
  • Less downtime — repairs are localised and fast
  • Far less material waste and landfill
  • ESD performance can be restored repeatedly over time

In short:

  • Other coatings wear out and get replaced.
  • ProShieldESD wears — and gets restored.

If it takes paint, it can take ProShield ESD.

Want to Be Involved in Early Adoption?

Engineers and manufacturers can now:

  • Test coated sample parts
  • Submit components for evaluation
  • Receive surface resistivity and durability data
  • Explore process integration (spray, dip, automation)

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