Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 16 09:02:55 EST 2005 | Burgandy
I think the whole point with smocks Peter is that they are ANTI static......and they must be used in conjunction with heal straps.....but IMO......heal straps or ESD shoes are all you need. Now, I would recommend finger cotts to keep contamination o
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 30 22:44:05 EDT 2012 | rway
I'm not saying that any unexplained failure is caused by ESD and I certainly am not promoting fear. I sleep very well at night (except after eating Mexican food, which can cause discharges as well). What I am saying is that ESD is a real threat and
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 08 09:35:37 EST 2002 | dphilbrick
ESD safe and conductive are 2 totaly different situations. There are ESD safe carpets but I don't think I have seen coductive carpet. For heel straps to work in a carpeted area it would have to be conductive. Don't get the 2 mixed up it can cause dea
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 18 11:59:38 EDT 2012 | jackofallmasterofnone
1) At this time we do not have a design engineer. I have contacted the PCB manufacturer about changing the drill file to close up the diameter on the holes a bit. This should allow the wings on the leads of the component to rest on top of the holes i
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 28 15:28:07 EDT 1999 | Bill Haynes
Hany, ESD mats, in my opinion, are very important. Why jepordize the quality of your product. We use sheets of stainless steel around all areas that are ESD sensitive and ground them to the machines. Of course they are no good unless the people st
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 09 16:56:19 EST 2000 | Dave F
Ashok: If I was to count, I'd guess there was more than 4 subquestions. Hey, but who's countin' anyway? I have answer (s) "on ESD all related to use of wood in a typical PCB Assembly line:" Before pushing-on, it is only "a typical PCB Assembly li
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 09 16:56:19 EST 2000 | Dave F
Ashok: If I was to count, I'd guess there was more than 4 subquestions. Hey, but who's countin' anyway? I have answer (s) "on ESD all related to use of wood in a typical PCB Assembly line:" Before pushing-on, it is only "a typical PCB Assembly li
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 21 14:56:56 EDT 2022 | davef
With conductive elements, we reduce static build-up by connecting the item to the ground through a wrist strap, mat, or similar methods. With non-conducting items like paper or plastic, ionizers are used to reduce static build-up. For more on ionize
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 07 17:15:19 EST 2002 | slthomas
We have ESD safe velcro hook soled shoes for our operators. It keeps them at their machines. Seriously, everyone I've seen using it just uses heel straps and vacuums the carpet. Granted, many of them looked like they could use a shampooing, but I d
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 16 08:57:30 EST 2005 | chunks
Why does everyone tell me smocks will prevent ESD. They're not grounded, so how can they bleed or prevent ESD? They may not cause any ESD, but they sure don't come close to a heel strap or ESD shoes. OK, maybe from a "management" standpoint it mak
