FLOOR GROUNDING MATS
Similar to the construction of the bench mat. The Velostat mats fig 04, have a much higher conductive surface and are more rigid than rubber mats. They can support heavier objects and have the ability to remove static charges from items placed on them.
ANTI STATIC WRIST STRAPS
These are worn around the engineer’s wrist and the cord has either a fixing stud so it can be connected directly to an EBP or a crocodile clip which is connected to the computer case fig 05.
ANTI STATIC WRIST STRAPS do not reduce or increase the risk of receiving an electrical shock and you should always follow the same precautions you would use without a wrist strap.
Do not use them if you are likely to come into contact with more than 240 Volts
PACKING
Sensitive devices require protection from static discharge when in transit or storage. Such protection is achieved by enveloping the device in a material with a conducting layer. Often this packing material will also provide some mechanical protection.
ANTI-STATIC PACKING BAGS
Made from Amine free polyethylene and are cheap to produce. They can be found in either clear or pink, and offer little or no protection from electrostatic discharge.
CONDUCTIVE BAGS
These are made from carbon-loaded polyethylene, black and puncture resistant. These give a moderate protection against ESD and are reusable.
METALLISED SHIELDING BAGS
Consisting of a polyester outer layer, aluminium centre layers for shielding, and a polyethylene inner layer for static dissipation. This packing gives the greatest protection against ESD.
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