> Most of my parts are in EDS bags or black conductive 
> boxes.. chips stuck
> in conductive foam.  I just wish I had ESD versions of the 
> containers I
> use for non-sensitive parts.  I like having things sorted 
> so I know what
> I have and also can find it.

> A big bag of parts while safe in the
> sheilding, is not very safe once I dump it onto my desk to 
> find the
> part I need. :-)

Get a sheet of Butyl rubber, such as I suggested before. 
Take meter to place of sale. Stick meter probes into sheet 
on megohms range. ANY ohms reading is OK. Some few types 
I've met had no reading but almost all have some. Some are 
very low R and are a hazard to PCB operation if an operating 
cct is placed on the sheet.

Here local suppliers get material wrapped in Butyl rubber 
outers and they sell them for staff Christmas party funds. 
Much cheaper than buying new BUT even at new prices Butyl 
rubber costs <<$ than "proper" electrostatic mats.

You can also line draws with BR sheet.

> I guess the only way
> to make plastic safe is to fill it with carbon or coat it 
> in something.

OR read my prior post.
Zinc electrostatic shielding spray whiffed on lightly. Or, 
perhaps, "cold galvanising" paint.



        Russell


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