ESD S20.20

Why Domestic Manufacturing and Berry Compliance Matter in ESD Garment Selection — And How Desco’s Statshield® Convertible Smocks Deliver on Both

Desco June 22, 2026 0

When evaluating ESD smocks for an electronics manufacturing facility, technical performance is often the first consideration. Resistance values, fabric composition, and shielding properties are all important, but for a growing number of facilities, particularly those operating within the defense and federal supply chain, two additional factors carry equal or greater weight: Berry Amendment compliance and…

Product Qualification is an Essential Part of any ESD Control Plan

Desco March 27, 2023 0

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…

Rethinking the Role of Thresholds in Achieving ESD Compliance When Using Epoxy-Based Coatings

Desco May 4, 2020 0

An article at InCompliance Magazine discusses some changes we might see in ESD Flooring. Read the full article HERE

The New Footwear/Flooring Systems Requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014

Desco March 14, 2017 0

ANSI/ESD S20.20 now requires the Operator Walking Test (ANSI/ESD STM97.1) and conformance to Operator Resistance Measurements (ANSI/ESD STM97.2) for product qualification of flooring / footwear systems for grounding personnel. What is the importance of the Walking Test? It is necessary to qualify the Footwear / Flooring personnel grounding system for certification to ANSI/ESD S20.20. It…

Presentation of What’s New in ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014

Desco June 8, 2016 0

The 2007 version of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 was updated in 2014. The ESDA now offers a guided presentation of the changes on their website HERE The JAN/FEB edition of the ESDA’s Threshold details the changes – Significant Changes Made From the 2007 Version To The 2014 Version Of ANSI/ESD S20.20 To download a complimentary .pdf of…

The 37th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium in Reno, Nevada

Desco August 14, 2015 0

The 37th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium and Exhibits will be held at the Peppermill Resort Hotel, Reno, Nevada. Desco has been a part of the ESD Symposium for nearly 30 years. Desco employees have volunteered their time to be a part of the ESD Association’s standards meetings, working groups, and other functions at the annual symposium.…

Questions about ESD Control?

Desco March 5, 2015 0

Question: 1) In the scope, 200 volts CDM & 35 volts on isolated conductors are added. What is the intention to add them? Why are both of them determined on the value of 200 volts and 35 volts, respectively? Question: 2) As defined in clause 8.3.1, “If the field measured on the process required insulator…

ESD Process Control and Data Acquisition Solutions

Desco November 24, 2014 0

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…

Paper in the ESD Protected Area

Desco September 29, 2014 0

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…

Where to Obtain ESD Control Information

Desco December 27, 2012 0

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;…