No-Shock® Details
No-Shock Antistatic Fibers By Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend's No-Shock® products are based upon our tried and proven bicomponent polymer technology. One polymer filled with solid conductive material forms a stripe (or stripes), a sheath, a core, an offset core, or some combination within the threadline. The second polymer (the carrier or unfilled polymer) provides strength, elongation, and tensile properties.
All products are multifilament, with a range of deniers, dpf, and degree of orientation available.
Core Conductive
Relatively high surface resistance measurements, but excellent static discharge at the cut ends. These products are recommended for low to medium color issues in staple applications.
Offset Core
Relatively high surface resistance, but excellent static discharge at the cut ends. Our offset "white" nylon product is ideal for static control in nylon carpets (or other textile applications) where color pollution is an issue.
Stripes
Low surface resistance (i.e. obviously good conduction), but possibly darker color than required for some uses. Our "hybrid" products (i.e. a conductive filament alongside a non-conductive filament) can help hide the antistatic fiber's color.
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Because the conductive material is part of the polymer matrix, and the geometries and polymer choices are matched for optimal compatibility, the conductivity of the fiber lasts as long as the fiber itself. The conductive material does not shed, powder, or otherwise leave the polymer matrix, even with products where the conductive material is at the surface (i.e. stripes and sheath fibers). This makes No-Shock® an ideal choice for applications where contaminants are not allowed. |
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No-Shock® products are designed to meet the needs of the final product, many of which have been satisfied for decades. If you do NOT see a particular use in our literature, that does not mean we can't meet your need--we just haven't gotten around to posting it. |
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The measured surface resistance for these fibers depends upon the measuring method. Using a standard linear resistance check, most surface conductive products pertinent for ESD fabrics are on the order of 10^6th to 10^8th ohms/cm. Products with internal (core or offset) conductors measure higher, simply because the conducting material is not in contact with the measuring probes. |
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With that in mind, most No-Shock® products are designed to meet static control needs, and not electrically conductive needs--our products are not wires. They are, however, backed by skills and history not typical of other products. |
Ascend's No-Shock® product line includes continuous filament spun, continuous filament drawn, and drawn staple products. All are based upon Ascend's bicomponent fiber expertise - the antistatic material is an inherent part of the fiber, and not a treatment or post-application, so it lasts as long as the fiber or fabric. Supported by in-house fiber development, No-Shock® can meet special needs not addressed below. Please contact us if you don’t find your solution here.