What is the best fiber material for my application?
– This depends on where the static control device is to be used. Carbon fiber is the most effective static reduction material. However, carbon fiber is a brittle material and will shed if the paper makes occasional contact with the fibers. We recommend carbon fiber at the exit trays of machines or anywhere that fiber shedding will not cause mechanical or electrical problems. Stainless steel should be used if the paper makes regular contact with the fibers of the static control device. Stainless steel is very resilient and will tolerate the abrasion of paper contact. Conductive acrylic should be used anywhere that fiber shedding cannot be tolerated. Conductive acrylic is the most robust fiber material and is often used inside paper transport equipment.
