ESD protection: which products are required?
Comprehensive ESD protection consists of various measures to prevent electrostatic discharge and protect sensitive electronic components. ESD-PROTECT offers systems, products, and consulting services to prevent rapid electrostatic discharge and static charging in electronics manufacturing.
- ESD clothing:
Conductive smocks, T-shirts, pants with woven-in conductive fibers - ESD gloves or finger cots:
Protection against direct charging through the hands and simultaneous protection against contamination - ESD shoes or ESD insoles:
Ensure complete dissipation of static charges on ESD floors - ESD socks:
Complement the protection provided by ESD shoes - ESD wrist strap:
Direct personal grounding, especially for seated work
- ESD chairs and stools:
Conductive materials prevent static buildup due to friction. - ESD floor coverings and flooring systems:
They dissipate static charges, especially in large production halls. An ESD floor is essential in an electrostatic protected area (EPA). - ESD tables, table mats, shelves, cabinets, and other furniture:
Grounded furniture made of conductive material prevents static charges. - ESD tools:
Conductive screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, soldering irons, etc. - Cleaning and care:
Special cleaning agents maintain the conductivity of surfaces. - Office supplies:
Conductive accessories in the workplace prevent charging. - Access control systems:
Entrance systems, when used with ESD personal test devices, ensure that only tested individuals have access to the EPA. - ESD labeling:
Warning signs, barrier systems, and markings identify ESD-protected areas.
- ESD storage boxes, containers, trays:
Prevent charging during storage - ESD packaging:
Conductive films, bags, cardboard boxes, or foam materials protect electronic components during storage or transport
- ESD measuring and testing devices:
Resistance and field strength measurements, walking tests, discharge measurements, ESD audit measuring case, air humidity and socket function - ESD monitoring systems:
Permanent monitoring of personal grounding and conductivity at the workplace - ESD personal testers and entrance systems:
Access control for tested persons - Ionizers:
Minimize the charging of objects and neutralize static electricity - Calibration and calibration service:
In addition to the appropriate calibration devices, we also offer our calibration service.
- ESD trainings:
Employee training courses to raise awareness and ensure compliance with ESD guideline
to ESD-Akademie - Standards and guidelines
- IEC 61340-5-1: International standard for ESD protection
- DIN EN 61340: European standard for ESD-compliant workplaces
to standards
Conclusion
Complete ESD protection is a system comprising people, workplaces, tools, and controls that only works when all elements interact.
