The 2007 version of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 has been updated. The ESDA continues to remove guidance from the ANSI/ESD S20.20 and focus the document on the requirements for an ESD Control Plan. Guidance for how to meet requirements of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 and how to mange the ESD Control Plan is detailed in the ESD Handbook-…
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. The natural phenomena of ESD has been occurring for as long as our planet has been around and apparently it has been a problem for much of that time. A recent post…
From all of us here at Desco, we would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! We will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st. As always, thank you for your business and the opportunity to provide you with an ESD solution!
…your business and the opportunity to provide you with an ESD solution! Desco will be closed for the holiday on: Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Two important elements to managing an ESD Control Plan are: controlling access to the ESD Protected Area and record keeping of personnel grounding devices – wrist strap, foot grounders, and smocks. ESD coordinators are faced with the challenge of limiting access to the ESD Protected Area to people that are properly trained to handle ESD…
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Low Profile The profile of a right angle banana plug when inserted in a banana jack is approximately 4 times less than a straight banana plug. The lower profile reduces the opportunity for people, carts, or other things in the work area to accidentally disengage or damage the banana plug. Reduced Strain on Cord…
The new 06767 Dissipative Label Dispenser holds a roll of labels and helps peel away the backing from the label. It is made of static dissipative corrugated and is designed to be used on a grounded ESD work surface at the workstation in an ESD Protected Area. This dispenser can be used with labels up…
We are regularly asked if paper is OK in the ESD Protected Area or at an ESD workstation. Regular paper is insulative but tends to be low charging because it is hygroscopic (readily absorbs moisture). The primary concern with paper is placing ESD sensitive items on the paper interfering with the path-to-ground of the grounded ESD mat. Best practice…
The EOS/ESD Association is offering a 2 day tutorial titled “Fundamental Handling Practices, Basic ESD Control Program, and Simplified Measurements.” For more information and to register click HERE.
All US based Desco Industries locations will be closed on Monday September 1, 2014 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Customer service, production, shipping, and all other departments will be closed. No orders will be processed for the day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday September 2, 2014. Thank you for being a valued customer…
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