ESD in Winter
Our Circuit Boards are in Danger in the Winter! Okay, technically circuit boards are in danger all the time, but more so in the winter. Why? Because it’s easier to shock them. And when circuit boards get shocked, they can...
Our Circuit Boards are in Danger in the Winter! Okay, technically circuit boards are in danger all the time, but more so in the winter. Why? Because it’s easier to shock them. And when circuit boards get shocked, they can...
For all of our ESD prevention, assessment and detection products, you’ll find a feature in the description that states something like this: “Meets ANSI/ESD S20.20…” or “In accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20…” What does this mean, exactly? In order to meet...
We’ve harped on it time and time again: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) prevention is so important! Electronic build-up that is undetectable to humans still has the capability to damage or even destroy your electrical equipment. If not properly maintained, ESD damage...
Think back to the times you spent hours working on a school project or typing a term paper before it was due. The hard work and meticulous planning was worth the perfected final result. Now imagine it being the due...
ESD Flooring, or electrostatic discharge flooring, serves as way for electricity that accumulates on a person to be controlled and discharged into a ground point. Why is this important? Think about how many times you can remember the shock of...
The Power of Static Electricity We’ve all experienced that little static shock between ourselves and another surface or person. While annoying, it is a relatively harmless event. That is unless it happens in certain work environments and around sensitive electronic...
3M Static Control has been acquired by Desco Industries Inc. The 3M Static Control brand will now be known as SCS. Former 3M Static Control products will feature the new SCS logo, but will still retain the same 3M part numbers....
The invisible enemy known as ESD can cause catastrophic damage and product malfunctions for companies that assemble electronic components. It is important to design an effective ESD control program and an integral part of this program should include ESD matting....
Static electricity is formed by an imbalance of electrons caused by separation and contact of materials. Dependent on the area and speed of separation and contact, relative humidity and some other factors, the amount of the static charge will vary....