Cosmo launches PET sheet to strengthen electronic component packaging

Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films, has announced the launch of its electrostatic discharge (ESD) plastic sheet (PET). This new solution is specifically engineered to support the critical needs of India’s rapidly expanding electronics and device manufacturing ecosystem.

As India solidifies its position as a global hub for electronics manufacturing, driven by initiatives like Make in India and increasing domestic demand for semiconductors, smartphones, and electronic components, the need for high-quality and reliable packaging solutions has become paramount. With the electronic packaging sector experiencing significant growth, the demand for ESD-safe materials is expected to rise sharply. Cosmo Plastech’s PET-based ESD sheet is therefore a timely and essential development.

The newly developed ESD Plastic Sheet (PET) is designed to efficiently manage and dissipate static electricity, preventing damage to electronic components during storage, handling, and shipping. Produced to world-class standards of quality and environmental responsibility, the PET sheet is RoHS compliant, conductive, dissipative, and antistatic. It also meets cleanroom requirements as a dust-free, recyclable material, offering both functionality and eco-friendliness.

Cosmo Plastech’s ESD sheet is ideal for applications such as IC and chip trays, cell phone and component manufacturing trays, and general-purpose material handling trays. This product enhances protection and efficiency within the electronics industry by safeguarding electronic components and devices while streamlining packaging operations in ESD-sensitive environments.

Commenting on the launch, Himanshu Gupta, business head (Rigid Packaging), Cosmo First, said, “India’s electronics sector is witnessing a transformative phase, and packaging plays a key role in protecting the heart of this revolution, which is its components. Gupta added, "With our ESD PET sheet, we are not just offering a material; we are also offering assurance, safety, and innovation to a sector that is powering India’s technological growth."

As the electronics packaging industry is poised for growth, product innovations like Cosmo Plastech’s ESD PET sheet will be crucial in protecting the functionality and quality of valuable electronic products. By leveraging unique design capabilities and decades of industry experience, Cosmo Plastech aims to provide immense value by facilitating the safe transportation and storage of components that drive the digital economy. 

As per a Cosmo press note, "The PET-based ESD sheet further strengthens Cosmo Plastech’s position as a reliable and trusted partner in the rigid packaging industry, contributing to the evolution of electronics manufacturing with forward-thinking, high-performance packaging solutions."