November 30, 2020, Polish desktop SLS 3D printingMachine manufacturer Sinterit released a new anti-static3D printingMaterial, named PA11 ESD.
This is the seventh SLS powder material launched by Sinterit and the first powder with electrostatic discharge (ESD) function, which can produce dissipative conductive parts.The latest materials can open up a series of new electronic applications for the Lisa system, such as3D printingEnclosures, connectors or fixtures used in ESD safe areas.
Konrad Glowack, co-founder of Sinterit, said: “PA11 ESD uses a biological source from castor oil. It is a new product we are committed to the electronics and automotive industries. ESD safe materials with better thermal performance and dimensional stability are what our customers require. , And now we are very happy to be able to provide it.”
3D printingESD optimized parts
In some applications,3D printingThe housing and electronic components of the product are often in close contact. If the housing is not sufficiently dissipative, static electricity will accumulate, causing sparks to occur. These electrostatic bursts sometimes cause damage to electronic components, and in a potentially explosive environment, the result may be more serious.
ESD safe materials alleviate this type of problem by providing a moderately conductive “exit path” for the charge, which can naturally dissipate any static electricity accumulated during operation. All electronics companies have set up “safe areas” on their production lines, and only static-optimized tools can be deployed in these areas.
Therefore, material manufacturers such as Innofil3D (now Sinterit) have introduced a series of new ESD materials in an attempt to solve the problem of this emerging electronic market.
Sinterit’s electrostatic friendly powder
Sinterit’s products include a series of flexible printing materials, including three Flexa TPU and one rubber TPE, each of which is widely used in various fields. With the latest polymer, the company chose to enhance the ESD safety and heat resistance of PA11 Onyx material to create a better powder.
Therefore, Sinterit said that compared with previous products, PA11 ESD plastic has stronger thermal performance and higher dimensional stability. The new plastic powder is also based on bio-sourced castor oil, making it a more sustainable alternative to chemically-based conductive plastics on the market.
Due to the mechanical quality of PA11 ESD, Lisa users can now manufacture parts suitable for working in potentially explosive environments. The ability to safely produce explosion-proof parts can open up various new applications for Sinterit’s SLS machines in areas where flammable particles exist, such as construction and vehicle spraying sites.
ESD compliance3D printingComponents are also very popular in the automotive industry, because in the automotive industry, electronic products and spare parts are often in contact on the factory floor.
In addition, PA11 ESD materials are also compatible with capacitive touch screens. Therefore, Sinterit’s materials may create new applications in human-screen interaction and provide better solutions.
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