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14 Aug

5 simple everyday tasks that can damage electronic components

Simple tasks such as walking on carpets or using stationery are not usually something we need to be cautious over, but when you are working with static sensitive components, the risks are very real. Electrostatic discharges (ESD) as low as 2,000 volts can often go unnoticed when transferred from a non-grounded person to a circuit board. If the static damage is not initially detected, it may be further down the supply chain before unexpected delays, and costly repairs are attributed [...]

08 Feb

Pink antistatic bags – clearing up the confusion

Component or electronics assembly malfunction as a result of static discharge can often go unnoticed until it is too late – damage is sometimes only apparent when inspecting items under a microscope, or when testing an assembly – wasting precious time and delaying processes. One way to reduce the risks of ESD events is by using pink antistatic bags. Pink antistatic bags are an ideal packaging solution for transporting non-ESD sensitive items into an EPA. In fact, they are the only [...]

05 Dec

Everything you need to know about ESD matting (probably)

As you’re reading this, chances are you already have an interest in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) or work in an organisation with an EPA (an ESD Protected Area), in which case, you are probably already familiar with ESD matting. However, have you ever wondered how matting works, or why there are so many variants available? The How ESD or Static matting is designed to drain static discharge from items placed on its surface. It also serves to protect the surface of the [...]

24 Oct

Meet the man behind the 1,000mph car

Amongst all the coverage of the project, this short video is definitely worth watching. The engineer behind the car’s design may surprise you… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-41698466/the-85-year-old-rocket-scientist-behind-the-1000mph-car Antistat provided an ESD safe environment for the car during an earlier phase of development, and we’re proud to have played a part in this project; a global engineering adventure which is inspiring the next generation to enjoy, explore and get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

23 Oct

Antistat and Future Electronics in distribution agreement

Antistat has completed a new global distribution agreement with Future Electronics. Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution, has an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions, as well as providing differentiated engineering services encompassing technical support, technology training and custom board design. Antistat’s main areas of expertise is high-end, technology led packaging solutions, ESD supplies and Clean Room materials. In addition, the company specializes in finding innovative technical solutions, as well as identifying ways to reduce [...]

17 Oct

Why Antistatic bags matter in manufacturing

ESD packaging, such as antistatic bags and static shielding bags, are some of the most important safety products used in manufacturing environments. Without these specialised packaging solutions, it would be virtually impossible to safely transport products and components from the production line to their final destination. However, despite their importance to ensure quality and reliability of product, there is still confusion about the differences between antistatic and static shielding bags. Let us clarify here ESD-focused packaging is always classified in one [...]

03 Oct

Our lucky winners will see BloodHound SSC’s first run next month!

Following on from our recent prize draw to win tickets to witness first-hand the Bloodhound SSC’s first run in Newquay next month, two lucky people have been selected at random, and they are now counting down to the big day. Scott from Felixstowe and Craig from Glasgow are now planning their visits to Cornwall, each with a guest, using their £500 prize money. The Bloodhound project’s first public test run is at a VIP day on 26th October when project supporters [...]

Onward Enterprises Thetford Celebrations

17 Aug

Antistat & Onward Enterprises – working together to deliver supported working

Although we operate globally, providing production consumables and supply chain solutions wherever our customers are in the world, one of the local stories we’re extremely proud of at Antistat is our long-standing, ongoing collaboration with a hidden gem – Onward Enterprises – who we have been working with to deliver bespoke packaging projects for over 11 years. Onward Enterprises is a social enterprise, which enables adults with learning difficulties or mental health problems to work as part of an integrated workforce delivering [...]

07 Aug

Hamper Prize Draw – June & July

We are pleased to announce that the winner of July’s prize draw to win a Fortnum & Mason Adventurer’s Hamper is Mrs. Cumbers from Clacton on Sea. For June – congratulations also to Mr Dillingham from Sheffield – who won June’s prize draw These lucky winners from our June and July Summer prize draws, simply ordered more than £50 worth of goods online from our store, and are now enjoying the hampers’ delights – lucky them! Sadly this particular prize draw [...]

26 May

Buy online and you could win a F&M Adventurer’s Hamper

It’s prize draw time! Because summer is upon us, and that’s a good enough reason to do something nice, we are running a prize draw to win a Fortnum & Mason Adventurer’s Hamper! All you have to do is spend £50* or more on our online shop and you will be entered in to the draw to win this amazing prize. Containing luxurious biscuits, preserves, pickles, teas, coffee, wine, port and champagne, all packaged in a traditional F&M wicker hamper, this [...]