Good to Know | ESD

An ESD ionizer is used in particular with so-called insulators (non-conductors)—that is, materials that do not conduct electricity and for which grounding therefore does not work. In the following article, drawing on our experience as a specialized ESD wholesaler, we explain why ionization is important in ESD applications, how an ESD ionizer works, what types […]

ESD and ATEX are protection concepts in connection with the problem of electrostatic discharges, which partially overlap. In our article, we first explain the difference between an ESD zone and an ATEX zone or ATEX zones. Then we explain what is special about ATEX gloves.

ESD audits – for example in accordance with DIN EN 61340-5-1 – are carried out regularly in companies that work with electrostatically sensitive components to ensure that ESD protection is effective. The following article explains what an ESD audit according to DIN EN 61340-5-1 is, what the reasons and objectives are, what preparations should be […]

To ensure adequate ESD protection, it is essential that certain ESD protection measures are checked regularly, some of them daily. Below we have compiled a detailed checklist of ESD protection measures and a daily ESD self-check in 10 steps, although both lists are not exhaustive.

In an EPA ("ESD protected area"), chairs and stools must also be ESD-compatible, i.e. ESD chairs or ESD stools, in order to reduce and dissipate electrostatic charges. What the problem of electrostatic charges is, what exactly an ESD chair or ESD stool is and why it is important in an EPA. In the following article, you can find out exactly what an ESD chair or ESD stool is and why it is important in an EPA, what the criteria should be when selecting an ESD chair or ESD stool and where you can buy this ESD furniture in Switzerland.

ITW-Texwipe manufactures various versions and models of ESD swabs, also known as ESD cleaning swabs, which are ESD-suitable according to the manufacturer. In the following article, you can find out which ESD swabs are produced by the manufacturer ITW-Texwipe and which of them you can buy in the abovo online store.

Proper care of ESD shoes is important, among other things, to ensure that the shoes can fulfill their intended function. In the following article, we provide a number of tips on the correct care of ESD work shoes.

To ensure that the ESD footwear used meets the expected ESD protection requirements, it must be tested regularly using an ESD footwear test station. In some cases, these ESD personal test devices can also be used to test the functionality of ESD wristbands.

The manufacturer QRP (PIP) is known, among other things, for its production of high-quality disposable finger cots for cleanrooms, although there are also models that are suitable for ESD-sensitive areas. In this article, you will find out what QRP finger cots are, which applications they are suitable for, which models are available in the abovo online store with a list of the respective model properties and which of these models are suitable for ESD-sensitive areas.

ESD protective measures can be applied at various points, including the hands, by using disposable ESD gloves - but not exclusively. This article explains why you need disposable ESD gloves, how they work and what types of disposable ESD gloves are available.