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Path to ground

The path to ground is an electrical link between a static-dissipative and conductive material and the Earth.

Potential difference

Potential difference causes ESD when there is a static voltage difference between two items/objects: i.e. flooring, articles of clothing, shelving, conveyers, work surfaces, people.

Peak offset voltage

For pulsed ionisers, the maximum value of the peak offset voltage for each polarity, as the ioniser cycles between positive and negative ion outputs.

Offset voltage

Offset voltage refers to the observed voltage on the isolated conductive plate of a charged plate monitor that has been placed in an ionised environment.

Neutralise

The term “neutralise” refers to eliminating an electrostatic field by recombing positive and negative charges, either by conducting the charge to ground or by introducing an equal opposite charge.

Low charge generation

The term “low charge generation” replaces the older, less descriptive term “antistatic” (or anti-static). Low charge generation is a property that refers to the propensity of a material (or flooring material) to inhibit static charges. Low charge generation should not be confused with conductivity or grounding. A low charge-generating floor may or may not be […]

Latent failure

The term “latent failure” refers to a malfunction that occurs following a period of normal operation. Latent failure, otherwise known as a latent defect, is much more difficult to identify. A device may be partially degraded yet continue to perform its intended function. However, the operating life of the device maybe reduced dramatically. This could cause […]

Insulator

An insulator is a material with high electrical resistance. It will not conduct a charge to ground. Examples of insulators are plastic, rubber, vinyl, glass and wood. A practical example of an insulator is the rubber or vinyl casings around common electrical wires.

Insulative material

The term “insulative material” refers to a material having a surface or volume resistivity ≥ 1 x 10E11 ohms.  

Insulative

The property of “insulation” refers to a material’s ability to store as opposed to conduct electrical current. An insulator is the opposite of a conductor. It does not allow the free flow of electrons, therefore it will more than likely cause problems to prevent a path to Earth, hold a ‘static’ field etc. Examples of […]

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