Rethinking the Role of Thresholds in Achieving ESD Compliance When Using Epoxy-Based Coatings
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
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…
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Presentation of What’s New in ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014
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…
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The 37th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium in Reno, Nevada
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?
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
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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Paper in the ESD Protected Area
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
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;…
Ask for a Desco ESD survey before your customer wants to audit you.
In article titled: Reducing Risk Through Supplier Quality Audits at EBN, the author, Douglas Alexander explains that auditing your suppliers can be an effective may to reduce your risk of quality issues with your products. He notes: “Before you purchase any production material from an unknown source, you should perform the appropriate level of supplier…
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ESD Control and Battery and Pneumatic Powered Hand Tools
Written by: Gene Felder, Corporate Product Manager What is the ESD control requirements for battery and pneumatic powered hand tools? From ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 section 5.5.2.2 “Battery powered and pneumatic hand tools while being held should have a resistance to ground of less than 1 x 10E12 ohms.” If tool’s housing is conductive or…
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