Static Elimination

The Current European Standard, BS EN 61340-5-1 ‘Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena’ is quite categorical, clear and unambiguous when it comes to describing and defining what is required from a floor in an area where ESD sensitive items are present. These floors are commonly, although incorrectly, referred to as anti static floors. A floor which allows the movement of ESD sensitive items within an EPA without additional protection, such as shielding bags, must comply with the following criteria:
The resistance to ground (Rg) of the person/footwear/floor combination must be less than 1 x 109 Ω (1 gigohm) provided any individuals’ body voltage is maintained at less than 100v.

SSE has been running ESD training courses for many years and with time our courses have evolved and developed to keep up to date with new advances in ESD technology and the changing European and American Standards.
The SSE training courses are full of practical demonstrations and always include participation from the delegates. They avoid detailed theoretical debate and analysis, and concentrate on practical and straightforward solutions to real problems. Training courses are carried out either the customer’s site or at conference/hotel venues when we run our ‘open’ courses.

Static Safe Environments has been manufacturing and selling ESD workbenches for use in the electronics and associated sectors for over 40 years. We have designed our benches specifically for use in areas where the control of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is important, and we offer a range of bench and accessory options to suit most requirements.
We supply standard bench modules with a choice of worktop sizes and dissipative surface materials. Upper and lower shelves, under-bench drawers and cupboards, power supply units, LED lighting, monitor arms and louvred panels are just some of the accessories that can be added to the standard bench.