Industries

Insulating materials such as film, paper, fabric and sheet constantly come into contact with rollers, guides and each other during production, and then separate from these surfaces. Static charge builds up on the surface of the material during steps such as unwinding from the reel, passing over rollers, cutting and stacking. On an insulating material, this charge does not dissipate on its own; the problem grows as the line speeds up and the ambient air becomes drier.

The accumulated charge can cause materials to stick to each other or to machine parts, the surface to attract dust, feeding and winding faults, print defects and electric shocks to operators. The result is often scrap, machine downtime and extra cleaning work.

In some applications, however, the need is exactly the opposite. In in-mold labeling and in the production of melamine-faced MDF and particleboard, the material needs to be charged deliberately so that it adheres temporarily. This method is called static charging (pinning).

On the pages below, you can find out, for each industry, at which process points static electricity arises, how it affects production and which Statikcell product is used where. If your industry is not listed, or if you are not sure which product is suitable, take a look at the product selection guide or tell us about your application.