ESD footwear is vital in ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) as it provides grounding and dissipates static electricity, preventing damage to electronics. Compliance requires meeting strict standards, including daily testing of footwear. Using proper ESD testing equipment ensures safety and minimizes electrostatic risks, essential for protecting sensitive components and ensuring operational success.
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The term “ESD Safe” is often misused, lacking the technical clarity needed for effective ESD Control Plans. Proper ESD protection requires understanding ANSI/ESD standards and product specifications. Key considerations include resistivity, grounding, and specific applications. Evaluating items like gloves and tools for their ESD properties is essential for protecting sensitive devices.
Desco’s VpCI-125 HP bags are engineered to protect ESD-sensitive components from corrosion. Utilizing Cortec’s Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor chemistry, these bags form an invisible barrier against moisture while maintaining device cleanliness. They come in various sizes and custom options, suitable for industries like aerospace and medical technology.
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The patented Shock Cord Full Coverage Foot Grounder Converts non-ESD footwear to footwear that will provide a path-to-ground and will not generate a charge. The Contact Points on Ball and Heel Area remain in contact with the floor (path-to-ground) through a normal walking motion and in situations where both heels may be off the ground.…
Electronic devices are present everywhere and device failures happens everyday. The reliability of electronic products can be greatly impacted by corrosion. Corrosion on electronic components can result in poor electrical contact and possible failure of those electronic components. The new VpCI-125 HP bags offered by Desco are designed to provide packaging for ESD sensitive contents…
What is the Expected Shelf Life of ESD Control Bags? There are many ways to manufacture an ESD shielding bag with low charging properties on the inner and outer layers. This is the first factor to consider. Some processes achieve shielding values via a buried metal layer. The metal layer is laminated between two layers…
Product qualification is necessary to become certified to ANSI/ESD S20.20. The 2014 revision only required certified organizations to have and show an auditor the manufacturer’s data sheet for product qualification. Or the qualification testing could be conducted by the organization itself. Beginning in June of 2023, or when organizations choose to adopt the 2021 revision…
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