RoyalStat™: Spartech's Solution for Anti-Static and Conductive Products

RoyalStat™ expands on the legacy of Spartech's popular Royalite® line of flame retardant sheets with a focus on static control and managing electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Innovation isn't always about creating something brand new. Sometimes, it's about refining and perfecting existing products to meet the ongoing needs of industries. That's just what Spartech has done for over two decades with RoyalStat™, a product tailored specifically for ESD.

RoyalStat™ expands on the legacy of our popular Royalite® line of flame retardant sheets but focuses on static control and managing electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Why RoyalStat™?

John Vandeven, Spartech’s Chief Technology Officer, explains, "The compound we extrude is a conductive or anti-stat material all the way through, compared to other metal or wood products that simply use a conductive spray on top. With RoyalStat™, the anti-stat or conductive properties are inherent in the material and live in the product forever. They don't wear off."

Additionally, RoyalStat™ extruded materials can be thermoformed and processed into parts—and by using a thermoforming operation, customers can reduce the costs and complexities of traditional injection molding. Thermoforming is a cost-efficient, flexible, and adaptable process that better supports changes to design requirements. It's a good fit for startup companies or small-scale production runs where minimizing upfront costs is paramount.

Sustainability is also a key differentiator with RoyalStat™. Customers can send the trim (scrap) back to Spartech®, where we will reuse the product to reduce waste, minimizing our carbon footprint.

Applications and Industry Solutions

RoyalStat™ serves the needs of multiple industries, including:

• Aerospace: For fuel tanks where preventing static buildup is critical, and as dividers within electronics assemblies or trays.
• Automotive: For EV battery packs and transport dunnage of auto parts.
• Building and Construction: For floor and benchtop materials used during product assembly.
• Energy Storage: For housings and storage of electrodes and dipolar plates.
• Medical: For sensitive electronic devices during manufacture, assembly, storage, and use.
• Packaging: For food, medical, electric, and electronic packaging.

RoyalStat™ Product Details and Specifications

The RoyalStat™ line includes twelve products, ranging from anti-static to conductive materials. Featured among these are three conductive products, R63, R64, and R632, which are utilized extensively in ESD applications. All three are carbon-loaded to provide the conductivity essential for preventing electrostatic discharge, so they are available in black color only.

Royalite® RoyalStat™ R63 Thermoplastic Sheet

This PVC/ABS product is both electrically conductive and fire-rated. It meets the minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications and is recognized under the component program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) with a classification of 94V-1 at 0.066". It is often used in robotic material handling systems.

Royalite® RoyalStat™ R64 Thermoplastic Sheet

This high molecular weight polyethylene sheet is electrically conductive with excellent thermoformability. Typical application include dissipation of electrostatic charges, trays, IC chip carriers, and fuel container lids.

Royalite® RoyalStat™ R632 Thermoplastic Sheet

This conductive, fire-rated PVC/ABS sheet provides ESD protection for handling of sensitive components. R632 meets permanent static protection and minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications. It's often used for dissipation of electrostatic charges in IC chip carriers, trays, and tray dividers.

Spartech's RoyalStat™ is a testament to innovation through refinement, offering a solution that builds on the trusted legacy of the Royalite® line. Serving diverse sectors from aerospace to packaging, RoyalStat™ offers versatile, industry-specific solutions designed to meet modern manufacturing demands while prioritizing performance and sustainability.

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