ESD table mat – made to measure at abovo

Sensitive electronic components or devices can be damaged or even destroyed by electrostatic discharge. This can happen, for example, if these parts are unprotected, such as during assembly. Electrostatic discharges can occur when the respective component comes into contact with an employee’s clothing if there is a potential difference between the clothing and the component.

A potential difference occurs, for example, when clothing becomes charged due to friction. This charge then discharges on contact between the clothing and the electronic component or electronic device.

Underlays, such as table mats, can also become charged. To keep this charge as low as possible, these table mats should be dissipative. Such table mats are also known as ESD table mats. ESD stands for “electrostatic discharge”. This means that these mats are suitable for ESD protection zones or ESD workstations in order to protect electrostatic discharge sensitive devices (ESDS) from electrostatic discharge as far as possible.

An ESD table mat can be purchased in a prefabricated size or made to measure. In the abovo online store, you will find an ESD table mat that can be cut to size if you call up the “ESD table mat Alfaplan S“.

The “ESD table mats Alfaplan S” consist of two heat-resistant layers with a total thickness of 2 mm. The surface is relief-like and made of material that is largely resistant to soldering irons. A synthetic rubber is used as the material for the table mats, which are supplied in rolls or by the meter.

Customers can choose whether the table mat should have rounded corners or tapered corners. The press studs on the table mats are also optional.

The leakage resistance of the “ESD table mat Alfaplan S” is approx. 10^7-10^8 Ohm. By applying an extremely low-resistance underlay (< 10^4 Ohm), constant leakage resistance is achieved at every point on the table mat.

An alternative to the normal ESD table mat with a flat surface is the ESD ribbed rubber mat, which has a ribbed surface. This table mat is also available by the meter and can be cut to size according to customer requirements. The ribbing prevents small individual parts from moving around on the table mat and possibly getting lost or damaging the component being worked on.

ESD table mats are usually available in different colors. The “ESD table mats Alfaplan S” can be ordered online in platinum gray and light blue – if in stock.

After placing your order, we at abovo will contact you to find out the exact dimensions you require for the custom-made ESD table mat and the desired options in terms of corners and press studs. You will then receive a cost estimate from us. It is also possible to buy just a single piece.

The ESD table mat alone is usually not enough to set up an ESD-compatible workstation. In order for the ESD table mat to function properly as such, two press studs are usually attached to the table mat. An earthing strap is connected to one of the two press studs and the earthing cable or a connecting cable is connected to the other press stud.

You should also order the following earthing accessories for the ESD table mat:

• Earthing bracelet
• Earthing cable or connecting cable
• ESD module: earthing connection, earthing plug or earthing box

There are different versions of earthing cables. There are earthing cables – actually connecting cables – each with a push button at the end. These connecting cables are connected at one end to the push button on the table mat and at the other end to an earthing connection, earthing plug or an earthing box.

However, there are also earthing cables with cable lugs that have a push button at one end and an eyelet at the other.

Another useful accessory for ESD table mats is an ESD table mat cleaner, which neutralizes static charges. Another useful accessory is a so-called mounting grid mat, which prevents individual parts from rolling back and forth on smooth ESD mats.

For mobile use – i.e. use on the move or away from established ESD workstations – there are so-called service sets, which consist of a service mat that takes over the function of the ESD table mat. The set also includes an earthing wristband, an earthing cable and an earthing lead as well as a packaging sleeve.

We at abovo specialize in the trade of ESD products and can provide you with non-binding advice on questions such as what ESD table mats you need and what dimensions the mats should have in your case.

Simply contact us by e-mail or telephone so that we can help you as quickly as possible.