Welcome to Wolfson Electrostatics

Wolfson Electrostatics was established in 1971 at the University of Southampton and specialises in the control of electrical and electrostatic hazards in industry. It is recognised as one of the leading centres of expertise in its field in the world. Work is undertaken for industrial clients in over 30 countries and encompasses short-term consultancy, incident investigation, expert witness and full safety audits. Wolfson Electrostatics provides a highly professional service using experienced chartered engineers with many years industrial experience. In all cases, full confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Wolfson Electrostatics also offers consultancy and R&D services in electrostatic applications including; antistatic materials & treatments, atomisation & spraying, electrical & electrostatic measurement, plastics identification and precipitation.

Wolfson Electrostatics has offices and laboratories in the Engineering faculty at the University of Southampton and currently provides technical advice to the following industries

Aerospace/Avionics
Agricultural
Automotive
Cable & Wire
Chemical
Construction
Defence
Electronics
Energy Production

Environmental
Explosives & Pyrotechnics
Fine Chemicals
Food Processing
Fuel Handling & Supply
Glass
Marine
Military
Mining

Packaging
Paint Application
Paint Manufacture & Application
Petrochemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Photographic
Printing & Coating
Textiles
Xerography

To access detailed information on our services please click on the headings at the top of the page. Some of our Awards include (from top right): Law Society registered expert witness, highest RAE (research assessment) rating for parent department, Ford Technical Achievement Award for asbestos recycling technology, development of two Millennium Products for plastics identification, Horners Award for plastics identification and recycling technology.