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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. <\/span><\/b><\/p> \n\n

That’s why you need disposable ESD gloves<\/h2>\n\n

The reason why ESD disposable gloves are used is the problem of uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD)<\/strong>. Such discharges can be problematic<\/strong> both for people<\/strong> and for ESD-sensitive electronic components<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Electrostatic discharges can, for example, lead to health problems for people<\/strong> with pacemakers or ignite flammable substances<\/strong>. ESD-sensitive electronics<\/strong> can not only be damaged<\/strong> but even destroyed<\/strong> by uncontrolled electrostatic discharges. <\/p>\n\n

Please also read our background article: “<\/strong>Electrostatic discharge (ESD) – dangerous for people and electronics<\/strong><\/a>“<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A static charge<\/strong> is created, for example, when different materials rub<\/strong> against each other. This is also referred to as frictional electricity<\/strong> or the so-called trioelectric effect<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

If an object or person<\/strong> is earthed<\/strong>, the static charges generated there are neutralized<\/strong> by the charge flowing to earth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Function of ESD disposable gloves<\/h2>\n\n

ESD disposable gloves can fulfill various functions<\/strong>. On the one hand, ESD gloves can limit<\/g> the static electricity emitted by the glove. On the other hand, they can discharge<\/strong> the static electricity to earth via the body of the glove wearer, for example, provided the glove is earthed. <\/p>\n\n

However, there is no specific standard<\/strong> for regulating the ESD performance of disposable ESD gloves<\/strong>. The standard EN 1149-5:2019 “Performance requirements for dissipative protective clothing” excludes gloves. However, standard EN 16350:2014 contains a regulation on the ESD performance of protective gloves intended for potentially explosive atmospheres. According to this standard, the vertical resistance of this type of protective glove must be less than 100 megohms: Rv < 1.0 \u00d7108<\/sup> \u03a9. <\/p>\n\n

When buying disposable ESD gloves, you should make<\/strong> sure that you choose the right glove size<\/strong>, as the correct fit is important for electrical contact.<\/p>\n\n

It should also be noted that ESD gloves cannot be effective if the person wearing the gloves<\/strong> is not earthed<\/strong>. However, depending on the application, further ESD protective measures<\/strong> may also be necessary to reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge. <\/p>\n\n

Types of ESD gloves (disposable)<\/h2>\n\n

ESD disposable gloves differ in terms of sterility, manufacturer and material. Disposable ESD gloves are made from the following materials,<\/strong> for example, although their ESD suitability is not always equally good<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n