Electronics today are more exposed to ESD (electrostatic
discharge) defilement than antique equipment. ESD fields are smaller than you
can feel and you will never know when they start damaging your equipment. If
you care and implement the information provided below, it will help you protect
your equipment and investment. Here you find some guidelines and the personal
ESD equipment important for your industry. After reading this blog you will be
able to protect your workers and machinery from ESD.
Most of the manufacturing industries use ESD safe Nikko rack, grounding kits (heel
grounder, shoe cover, strap, etc.), furniture, accessories and personal
protection (booties, caps, gloves, shoes, slippers, etc.)
Personal
protection equipment
Personal
grounding:
Personal grounding kit includes, ESD Shoe Cover,
Grounding Lead Kit, Heel Grounder, Non ESD Shoe Cover, Strap, Wrist Strap
Cable, Wrist Strap Wireless and Wrist Straps. The straps must be worn around
the wrist to make sure that it reduces the possibility of fatal shock or the
occurrences of accidental contact with high voltage source, mains voltage, etc.
Conductive shoe straps are also worn inside shoes that ensure safety while
moving from one work station to another.
Protective garment
or clothing:
Protective garments are made from ESD protective material
and you can find the conductive threads woven into these clothes. Antistatic
jackets, garment with round/v shaped collar & zipper are available in the
market. These garments can be used in any industry or manufacturing business.
Work station:
Furniture and accessories, like antistatic warning tape,
label, brushes, work benches, tweezers, bags, lights and chairs are used to
avoid the electricity charge built up with the movement of the operator.
Mechanical and
electrical damage
Apart from personal safety, ESD is also a hazard
to the computer hardware, boards and drives. That is why most of the electronic
manufacturing companies use Antistatic trolley, rack, etc. for the ESD assembly and storage area. Manufacturers
used rigid card boxes to store the unused boards and drive to eliminate
mechanical damage.