Static Dissipative Laminates
NevamarÒ Static Dissipative LaminatesÔ provide durable work surfaces that are ideally suited for electronically sensitive applications, carried out in a wide range of relative humidity conditions. These applications include component fabrication, assembly, testing, maintenance and field service, as well as cleanroom environments.

Nevamar is now introducing black into its product line-up. This low-glare pattern option is ideally suited for high color-contrast workstation environments - such as fiber optics assembly - where it contributes to enhanced worker productivity. In addition to black, the material is also available in a variety of colors including beige, almond, white, gray, graystone and blue.

All Static Dissipative Laminates from Nevamar provide a controlled path to ground for the dissipation of static electricity to protect sensitive parts. A uniform resistance to ground is maintained from any point on the surface. Typical values range from 106 to 109 ohms, measured at 100 volts. The laminates are designed to perform equally well in a wider range of relative humidity conditions - from 10% RH to 60% RH. Effectiveness in low relative humidities also minimizes potentially costly corrosion-related problems.

The material also incorporates Nevamar's ARmored ProtectionÔ Surface (ARP), which reduces shedding to one-tenth that of conventional laminates. Made of an extremely hard protective layer including a microthin application of aluminum oxide (mohs hardness of 9), the surface provides long-term resistance to surface abrasion and extends laminate life by maintaining its surface texture. They also withstand the debilitating effects of many common chemicals, and are extremely resistant to heat, hot solder, and solder flux.

The laminate sheets are postformable for rounded applications. They are available in a variety of sizes, designed for permanent lamination to work station furniture surfaces. Or choose heavy-duty Nevamar Static Dissipative Mats for use in existing workstations without the need to replace furniture or tops.

For more information, contact Linda Kerechek, Nevamar, 8339 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113-1397, 800-638-4380, 410-551-5000, Fax: 410-551-0357, E-mail: nevamar.marketing@ipaper.com, Web: www.nevamar.com.