At Jamestown Plastics, we engineer ESD-safe packaging that protects sensitive electronics from that kind of risk. Our thermoformed trays, clamshells, housings, and inventory systems can be built not only to prevent static damage, but to hold up under the real conditions of production, shipping, and handling.
How Engineering Shapes ESD Packaging
Effective ESD packaging starts with careful material selection and design alignment. We work with a wide range of conductive and anti-static plastics, including RPET, PET, and PVC formulations suitable for static-sensitive environments. Material selection considers:
- Surface resistivity targets
- Exposure to environmental elements like humidity or heat
- Product geometry, spacing, and weight
- Packaging lifespan and usage frequency
Once materials are chosen, our in-house engineering team develops a design that fits your components and the way your team interacts with them. Housing design, cavity spacing, and pick-and-place compatibility are all handled internally, giving us tighter control and faster refinement when needed.
Designed to Fit Your Workflow
If a tray doesn’t work with your automation system or creates bottlenecks during handling, it’s not doing its job. Packaging needs to work as hard as your equipment and keep your operators moving.
That’s why we tailor every tray and clamshell to your process. Typical considerations include:
- Orientation and cavity layout that syncs with pick-and-place automation
- Stackable and nestable designs that won’t build static
- Tray features that prevent abrasion or movement during transit
- Modular setups to support product variations or mixed runs
Our goal is to simplify your internal flow while protecting every component along the way.
Built for Clean Environments, Too
Some electronics applications require more than just ESD protection. In regulated or contamination-sensitive environments, such as medical devices or lab instrumentation, cleanliness and compliance are also critical.
We offer production in ISO Class 7 and 8 Clean Rooms, supporting contamination control alongside static protection. Our team regularly helps customers meet requirements for Prop 65, RoHS, REACH, and other regulations, providing documentation and traceability from the start.
Thermoforming Designed for High-Tech Needs
We support both light- and heavy-gauge thermoforming, processing materials from .005” to .5”+ and producing trays up to 5’ x 9’. That flexibility allows us to handle everything from fragile circuit boards to large housings and radomes.
Precision trimming is handled with robotic routers, lasers, and water jets to give your parts clean edges, reliable stacking, and consistent fit. And for programs that need support beyond forming, we offer contract packaging and fulfillment services to simplify logistics.
Applications Across the Electronics Industry
Our packaging solutions are used in a wide range of electronics environments, including:
- ESD-safe trays for PCBs and circuit assemblies in diagnostic imaging equipment
- Conductive clamshells for consumer electronics accessories
- Custom housings and radomes for telecommunications systems
- Inventory trays designed for seamless integration with automated lines
Each project is approached with a focus on the actual use case, not just the specs on paper.
Why Electronics Manufacturers Work with Us
Customers come to Jamestown Plastics when they need packaging that’s engineered to hold up in the real world. Our combination of material knowledge, thermoforming expertise, and in-house tooling allows us to respond quickly and deliver repeatable results.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Full in-house design, tooling, and thermoforming capabilities
- Clean room production for regulated applications
- Redundant manufacturing in NY, PA, and TX
- Access to static-dissipative and conductive material options
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications
- Programs suited to both high-volume and specialty needs
Our packaging is designed to solve real issues with performance, handling, and cost, not add to them.
Looking for electronics packaging that supports your process and protects your product? Let’s talk about a custom solution built around your needs. Contact us today.
