Electrostatic charges are a means of temporarily attracting or holding material(s) in place without the use of adhesives, tapes, or mechanical strapping. Electrostatic charging is frequently used as a productivity tool for a wide variety of applications, including:

· Roll Changeover – eliminates the need for glue or double sided tape in converting operations by tacking the web to the beginning of a new roll during automatic splicing.
· In-Mold Decorating – holds the label or applique inside the mold chamber prior to molding.
· Edge pinning – charges the edges of newly extruded film to the roll to prevent “necking” or shrinkage
· Sheeting – assists in sheeting low basis weight papers, making them more solid for handling.
· Chill roll tacking – improper contact, or a boundary layer between the web and the chill roll allows solvents to condense and deposit on the roll, causing streaking on the web. Using an electrostatic charge pins or tacks the web to the roll, insures intimate contact between the web chill roll, reduces the boundary layer and eliminates streaking.
· Ribbon Tacking
· In-line Finishing
· Bindery Operations – charging is used on incline stackers and to tack subscription cards in the raceway or at the inserter.