Ionization must be used when: A process required insulator can be charged to more than 125 volts AND is within 1 inch (2.5cm) of a ESD sensitive item (TR20.20-2016 ESDA) or A process required insulator can be charged to more than 2000 volts AND is within 12 inch (30cm) of a ESD sensitive item (TR20.20-2016…
A complete static control program must also deal with isolated conductors that cannot be grounded and insulating materials (e.g., most common plastics). If an insulator cannot be removed from the ESD Protected Area, substituted with an ESD protective version, or controlled with a topical antistat, ionization must be used. These insulators are often referred to…
Trans-Tec America, in collaboration with Restronics New England, presents the 2016 Technology Showcase featuring SMT process technology. See Desco’s product demonstration. Desco will present a demonstration of our ionization and continuous monitoring products. We will be available to answer any of your questions concerning these ESD Control technologies or any other ESD Control topic. When:…
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Paul McNamara’s recent post titled ‘The Shocking Truth (and Lies) about ESD” on the Network World‘s documents some stories of damage caused by ESD. One notes: I once zapped my home’s thermostat when I was attempting to change the temperature setting. The LCD went blank and refused to come back on. I ended up replacing the…
Regular cleaning of an ionizer’s emitter pins is necessary to stay within the ionizer’s required limits of ANSI/ESD S20.20. If the ionizer has a filter, it should be cleaned at this time as well. One S20.20 required limit for ionizers is Offset Voltage of less than + or – 50 volts (this is often referred…
Come see us at the 2011 ESD Symposium Booth# 219! Exhibit Hours: Monday, September 12. Hours 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, September 13. Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – ZVM Demo Day Wednesday, September 14. Hours 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Noon Desco will be demoing our new Mini Zero Volt Monitor at 3:55PM…
Desco is a manufacturer of ESD control and other products for the electronics production industry. We have been in business since 1979 and now have 6 manufacturing locations in the USA. Products that we manufacture include wrist straps, foot grounders, mats, shielding bags, floor finish, ionization, workstation monitors and test equipment. See products being made…