Desco moved in a new screw machine last week to our Chino, CA manufacturing location. The new-to-us Brown & Sharpe Ultramatic R/S will take the place of the previous machine that we had been using since the early 1970’s. Yes, we have been making things for that long. The new machine is tight, smooth, and very quiet. It will be used to make proprietary parts used in products such as Desco wrist straps, Menda stainless steel probes and EMIT testers. Desco Industries, Inc. manufactures ESD control products and other production supply products at two UK and six USA factories.
Where to Obtain ESD Control Information
To obtain technical information and guidance on ESD control, there are a number of sources, many available at no charge. The ESD Association sells most of their documents, but a number are available as complimentary downloads. Per ANSI/ESD S20.20, Compliance Verification of ESD Protected Area’s (EPA) ESD control items is to be per ESD TR53;…