The 838 Total Ground Carbon Conductive Coating is an economical acrylic paint that is used to create conductive, static free surfaces. Coated surfaces also serve to reduce electromagnetic or radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) to some degree. The durable acrylic resin affords long-term protection that minimizes loss of carbon through rubbing. The cured coat withstands large temperature changes and marine environmental conditions without cracking, which makes it suitable for a wide range of application.
Applicationd & Usages
Its primary applications are to ground working surfaces and to avoid static, but it can also be used to provide low cost EMI/RFI shielding, as a conductive base for some electroplating process, or anywhere in a manufacturing process where it is necessary to impart conductivity to a surface.
Features
Conductive Material Classification—Low Surface resistivity of 250 ?/sq for one coat (1 mil)
Tough and durable coating, salt spray tested with excellent weatherability
Repairable and removable thermoplastic paint system
Stronger adhesion than water based coatings
Corrosion-proof coat—slows or prevents substrate oxidation
Rub off resistant
The 838AR Total GroundTM Carbon Conductive Coating is a one-part durable acrylic lacquer pigmented with a highly conductive carbon powder. It utilizes a solvent based system with no heat cure necessary. The cured coating is smooth, hard, and abrasion resistant. It provides strong adhesion to plastics, good conductivity, excellent low frequency shielding, and strong corrosion resistance, even in marine environments.
Features Applications
Creating a grounded working surface
Shielding control and pickup cavities on electric guitars and other electronic instruments
Shielding metal detectors and other devices that malfunction in the presence of metal
Other low frequency RFI shielding applications
Acting as a conductive adhesive for electrostatic flocking
Providing a conductive inner coating in picture tubes
Acting as a resistor in prototype circuits
Providing electrical conductivity to almost any surface
Cost effective conductive coating
Provides >52 dB of RFI shielding at frequencies <1 MHz
Volume resistivity of 0.33 O·cm
Smooth, durable, and abrasion resistant
Can be applied by spray or brush
Available in aerosol format
Available in convenient pen format
Quick dry time, no heat cure required
Mild solvent system, safe on polystyrenes
Strong adhesion to acrylic, ABS, polycarbonate, and other injection molded plastics
Excellent adhesion to wood and ceramics
Strong corrosion resistance, suitable for marine environments
HAP Free; Does not contain toluene or xylene
