Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 19 21:44:20 EDT 2007 | rfrog
The first thing that I would do is contact the smock manufacturer and ask them for advice on testing the smocks. ESD FROM A TO Z 2nd ed. (Kolyer) states that: smocks should have a resistivity of less than 10^12/sq and must not shed steel fibers.
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 11 16:28:17 EST 2001 | genny
Our co. is thinking of moving to smocks, but we aren't there yet. However, I can understand why we might want to. Have you ever seen the static buildup on a wool sweater or a polar fleece vest after rubbing against a chair all day in a cold dry pra
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 17 01:15:20 EST 2005 | Ogie Alcasid
At the s#$t-hole Contract Manufacturer where I work (name with-held), the motherf&ckers told us to wash them useless pieces of sh&% once a week, and "don't use fabric softener" otherwise you ruin the integrity of the faraday cage. Then they got on th
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 08 10:46:10 EST 2006 | Chunks
Don't forget to buy the "Lead free heelstraps, smocks, wriststraps, hairnets and repair table" too. They cost twice as much, but you have to have them! We use regular wick and it works well with the LF solder. Vendor even ageed there was no need t
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 08 10:46:40 EST 2006 | Chunks
Don't forget to buy the "Lead free heelstraps, smocks, wriststraps, hairnets and repair table" too. They cost twice as much, but you have to have them! We use regular wick and it works well with the LF solder. Vendor even ageed there was no need t
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 11 12:37:56 EDT 2006 | realchunks
Rob is right. ESD flooring is "Conductive" which means it can drain ESD from the body. But if you have an insulated shoe, it does not good, the ESD remains on the body. Now if you wear a smock, then you can rub ballons in your hair and touch any
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 11 20:22:33 EST 2001 | mparker
in your example, wool clothing and prairie winter ionization makes sense. Smocks would be an improvement to contain the potential of static build up. If you go to dress codes, then you run the risk of having to provide uniforms or pay a laundry allow
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
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 16 11:31:45 EST 2005 | fastek
Does this bring back some awful memories! Back in the mid-80's I worked for a little company called Solectron (yes they were small back then). They wanted everyone to wear smocks and I fought that one come hell and high water. It was all for show as
Electronics Forum | Tue May 16 20:59:46 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Ashok: Haven't unloaded that ESD Coordinator job yet have you? Smocks: Don't work, they're hot, and no one likes them, but they put up with them (sort of). Now if they knew they didn't work, all the customer PR in the world wouldn't help. The bi
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