Which Arm Should Wristbands Be Worn On?
Which wrist you decide to wear your anti static wrist strap on is often a matter of personal preference. If you have the grounding point for the wrist strap cord on your left you may find wearing the wrist strap on your left makes the most sense. That way the cord isn’t dragging across your […]
How Often Should An Anti Static Wrist Strap Be Replaced?
There is no specific rule on a lifespan of a wrist strap. Any company policies should be followed on replacements but a good general rule of thumb is to look at the overall use, possible wear and cleanliness of your individual wrist strap. Often companies determine a guideline on replacing them annually, semi-annually or quarterly. […]
Why Use An Anti Static Wristband?
The goal of using ESD wrist straps is to safely provide a way for static electricity to dissipate without causing electrostatic damage. The less ESD events that occur the better. An ESD protected work environment will enhance safety which helps to increase efficiency and production. While ESD wrist straps are highly effective pieces of equipment, it’s […]
How Do ESD Wristbands Work?
ESD wrist straps come in a variety of materials, but the general concept for each is the same; to provide a path for electrostatic ground. For an ESD control wrist strap to work, it is either connected to earth bonding points fitted into workstations, typically via 10 mm press studs, or come with a removable coiled […]
How Well Does Relative Humidity Of The Surrounding Atmosphere Control The ESD?
The relative humidity (RH) directly affects the ability of a surface to store surface charges. The higher the RH, the less time an item will hold a charge. The method of surface charge reduction (due to increased RH) can be attributed to recombination and or conduction. As the RH increases, so does the natural conductivity […]
Are Wrist Straps Necessary If All Other ESD Precautions Are Taken?
Wrist straps are not necessary if an operator is wearing two-foot grounders on a conductive grounded floor and doesn’t lift both heels/toes at the same time; like some people do when sitting down. If an operator is also wearing an ESD jacket but is not electrically connecting the jacket to either their body’s skin or […]
What Is Static Electricity?
All items are made from small atoms. These atoms are made up of even smaller items called protons, neutrons and electrons. The protons are charged positive, the neutrons have no charge and the electrons are charged negative. Under normal conditions there are the same amount of protons and electrons giving atoms no charge. However, these […]
How Should I Set Up An ESD Workstation?
Before setting up your ESD workstation, you will firstly need to refer to the most up to date IEC61340-5 standard which will give you all of the information you will need to set up an ESD workstation safely and within the current specification. What do you need to set up your ESD workstation? A Work […]
Can I Install Over An Existing Floor?
In many cases it is possible depending on your current flooring. We recommend a site survey to establish whether this is possible or if your existing floor needs to be removed before the new ESD floor can be laid. If you would like to discuss this further with our team, please contact us and we’ll […]
What Is The Difference Between ESD and Anti Static Flooring?
If you are looking for a flooring solution for your workplace that controls static charge, you may be wondering what the difference is between ESD and anti static flooring and which one to purchase. Ultimately, each type of flooring prevents a person from building up a charge as they walk across the floor so they […]