PLASTIC TRAY MATERIAL
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DESCRIPTION
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APPLICATIONS
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PET
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), a form of polyester, is a lightweight option that’s widely used for plastic bottles and packaging.
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Most general-use tray applications, lightweight trays, high impact strength trays, lids
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PETG
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) is transparent, flexible, and chemically stable. It’s one of the most commonly recycled plastics.
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Most general-use tray applications, lightweight trays, high impact strength trays, lids,
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PETG Anti-Static
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This form of PETG is treated to reduce static buildup for safer transport of sensitive devices.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, does not slough conductive particles
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HIPS (also called “Styrene”)
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High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is inexpensive, lightweight, and strong with excellent durability and forming properties.
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Stock plastic shipping trays, medical trays, automotive trays, food and beverage trays, high impact strength trays
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Conductive Styrene
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Black carbon-loaded styrene plastic easily dissipates a static charge for safe transport of ESD-sensitive devices.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, sloughs carbon particles
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HDPE
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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a chemical resistant material that resists most solvents, is durable, and is fairly rigid.
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Food packaging, trays exposed to chemicals, trays for prolonged storage
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HDPE Blue Anti-Static
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HDPE Blue anti static shipping trays don’t hold a charge for long and are safe for transporting ESD-sensitive devices.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, does not slough conductive particles
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HDPE Black Conductive
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Conductive plastic materials like this HDPE are black because they’re carbon-loaded. It will not create ESD while grounded.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, sloughs carbon particles
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Conductive ABS
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Combo of ABS and PVC that’s electrically conductive for static protection, strength, and dimensional stability.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, sloughs carbon particles
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ABS
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is stiff, lightweight, opaque, and typically exhibits high heat resistance and cold resistance (-4°F to 176°F, or -20°C to 80° C).
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Heat resistance, cold resistance, flame-retardant trays, high impact strength applications
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PP
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Polypropylene (PP) is chemical-resistant and rigid with good impact strength. It also performs well at higher temperatures.
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Chemical resistance, heat resistance, high impact strength applications
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PVC
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a popular option for resistance to grease, heat, impact, and extreme environments,
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Chemical resistance, heat resistance, high impact strength applications, insulating applications for both trays and lids
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Anti-Static PVC
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Unlike conductive trays, the anti-static PVC material can be made clear or colored for safe and convenient shipping of electronic components and general small parts.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, does not slough conductive particles
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PC
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Polycarbonate (PC) is highly rigid, transparent, and customizable to different colors, with some heat resistance but low fatigue endurance.
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Clear packaging, heat resistance, trays that roughly simulate glass with much less weight
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ESD Polycarbonate
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This treated PC plastic thermoforming material is used for anti-static ESD prevention with the rigid clarity of polycarbonate.
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ESD component trays for electronics, chips, circuit boards, does not slough conductive particles
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