Instead of eliminating static electricity, static charging systems create it deliberately and in a controlled way. Charging bars supplied by a DC high-voltage power supply give the material a single-polarity charge, so that materials such as film, labels or sheets temporarily adhere to each other or to a surface without any mechanical fixing. This method is called static charging or pinning.

What does a charging system consist of?

Component Confirmed values Function
DC static charging bar 10–400 cm long; fully insulated body Charges the material with a single polarity
DC high-voltage power supply DC 20–100 kV, depending on the model; negative or positive polarity Supplies the high voltage the bar needs

Because the operating voltages are high, charging bars, unlike static eliminating bars, are designed with a fully insulated body; this construction protects against the risk of arcing and insulation breakdown.

Where is it used?

In applications where the material must stay in place without slipping, such as in-mold labeling (IML), the production of melamine-faced MDF and particleboard, lamination, stacking, automatic reel changing and bag cutting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between static charging and static elimination? Static eliminators use AC voltage to generate both positive and negative ions and neutralize the charge. Static charging systems, by contrast, use DC voltage to give the material a single-polarity charge and make it adhere.

How is the bar length chosen? The bar length is chosen according to the width of the material to be charged; bars can be made from 10 cm up to 400 cm.

Our static charging products

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DC Static Charging Power Supply

High-voltage power supply for static charging (pinning) applications with a DC 20–100 kV and 3, 5 or 10 mA output, depending on the model, and positive or negative polarity depending on the application.

Output voltage
DC 20–100 kV, depending on the model

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DC Static Charging Bar

Static charging bar with a fully insulated body, operating at 20–100 kV DC. For making two surfaces adhere without trapped air, or for temporary adhesion (pinning) such as IML labels.

Operating voltage
DC 20 – 100 kV

Tell us about the static problem on your line

Share the material type, line width and speed, and we will work out the right solution together. We respond to quote requests within 2–3 business days.