We’ve all had it happen. We’re opening our car door on a cold day, or we’ve just shuffled in our socks to the door and the moment we reach out, pop! A small snap of static electricity reminds us that we’re alive. Think back to when you were a kid – your dad or uncle...
You’ve heard teachers say, “Any question is a good question, so ask away!” So, here’s a question…”Why Do I Need ESD Shoes?” Before we answer that, let’s briefly review electrostatic discharge first. Electrostatic...
Static electricity is an imbalance of electrical charges within or on the surface of a material. The charge remains until it is able to move away by means of an electric current or electrical discharge. Nature likes things to be in balance, therefore static...
Electrocstatic discharge (ESD)… what in the world is it and why should I care about it? If you’re an engineer, an architect, or in the electronics manufacturing industry, you’re most likely aware of what ESD is and the havoc it can wreak. But, if...
Previously, we talked in greater detail about how ESD flooring works. But when it comes to choosing what type of static control flooring to use, the biggest question you need to answer is this: Should I use static dissipative flooring or static conductive flooring?...
