{"id":2003790,"date":"2026-08-17T22:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/wissenswertes\/esd-ionizer-why-ionization-is-important-in-esd-applications\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:26:18","slug":"esd-ionizer-why-ionization-is-important-in-esd-applications","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/good-to-know\/esd-ionizer-why-ionization-is-important-in-esd-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"ESD Ionizer: Why Ionization Is Important in ESD Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>An ESD ionizer is used in particular with so-called insulators (non-conductors)\u2014that is, materials that do not conduct electricity and for which grounding therefore does not work.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 of ionizers are available, and how ESD ionizers should be maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN BRIEF:<\/strong> <ul><li>An ESD ionizer is important for neutralizing electrostatic charges on insulating materials.<\/li><li>ESD ionizers produce positive and negative ions and blow them onto an electrostatically charged surface.<\/li><li>There are various types of ionizers, which differ in terms of technology and design.<\/li><li>ESD ionizers must be maintained regularly: cleaning, replacing the emitter tips if necessary, and checking the charge balance and ionization performance using a charge plate monitor (CPM). <\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Weshalb_ist_Ionisation_im_ESD-Bereich_wichtig\">Why is ionization important in the field of ESD?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Wie_funktioniert_ein_ESD-Ionisator_Luft-Ionisieren-Geraet\">How does an ESD ionizer (air ionizer) work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Arten_von_Ionisiergeraeten\">Types of Ionizing Devices<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#AC-_und_DC-Technologie\">AC and DC Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Bauformen\">Designs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Wartung_von_ESD-Ionisatoren\">Maintenance of ESD Ionizers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Beratung_zu_ESD-Ionisatoren\">Consulting on ESD Ionizers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Haeufig_gestellte_Fragen_FAQs_zum_Thema_ESD-Ionisator\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on &#8220;ESD Ionizers&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Weshalb_ist_Ionisation_im_ESD-Bereich_wichtig\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Why is ionization important in the field of ESD?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electrostatic charges<\/strong> are everywhere. They are generated, for example, by friction while walking or by the separation of materials; during assembly processes such as connecting cables or inserting electronic circuit boards into plastic housings; during other handling of plastics; or, for example, while operating machinery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In ESD environments, such electrostatic charges are deliberately dissipated\u2014primarily through <strong>grounding measures<\/strong> \u2014to prevent them from discharging uncontrollably. This is because uncontrolled discharges can cause damage, particularly to electrostatically sensitive components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, grounding measures for ESD protection only work with conductive and dissipative materials. With non-conductive materials\u2014known as non-conductors or <strong>insulators<\/strong>\u2014electrostatic charges cannot be dissipated through grounding. Insulators include, among others, many plastics, glass, ceramics, and rubber. And it is precisely with these non-conductive materials that <strong>ionization<\/strong> \u2014or an <a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ionisator\"><strong>ESD ionizer<\/strong><\/a>that eliminates the electrostatic charges on the insulator.   <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Wie_funktioniert_ein_ESD-Ionisator_Luft-Ionisieren-Geraet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>How does an ESD ionizer (air ionizer) work?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>ESD ionizer<\/strong> (air ionizer) generates a strong electric field that adds <strong>positive and negative ions<\/strong> to the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as this air, ionized by the ESD ionizer, is blown onto the electrostatically charged surface of an insulator, the ions of the opposite polarity are attracted to that surface. If the surface of the insulator is negatively charged, it will attract positive ions. If the surface is positively charged, it will attract negative ions. In both cases, this results in <strong>the neutralization of the charge on the surface<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <strong>purchase the<\/strong> following <strong>ESD ionizer<\/strong> from the online store of abovo, a specialty ESD wholesaler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/ionizer-310se-1984589\/\">Ionizer 310SE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Arten_von_Ionisiergeraeten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Types of Ionizing Devices<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are different types of ionizers. On the one hand, there are differences in <strong>technology<\/strong>\u2014namely, AC and DC ionizers. On the other hand, ionizers differ in <strong>design<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"AC-_und_DC-Technologie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>AC and DC Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In so-called <strong>AC ionization<\/strong>, the ionizer has a single emitter tip at which the positive and negative polarities alternate in rapid succession. AC stands for \u201calternating current.\u201d Since ions of both polarities are produced at the same point in AC ionizers, AC ionization provides a good charge balance. In addition, AC ionizers require less maintenance than DC ionizers.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, AC ionizers have lower ionization performance than DC ionizers, which is why AC ionizers are generally not used in ESD-controlled areas, but rather in industries such as packaging and printing to prevent insulating materials from sticking together due to electrostatic charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In so-called <strong>DC ionization<\/strong>, the ionizer has two different emitter tips\u2014one for positive polarity and one for negative polarity. DC stands for \u201cdirect current.\u201d The ion density is higher in DC ionizers because ions of both polarities are produced simultaneously. This results in faster neutralization of electrostatic charges, which is why DC ionizers are particularly well-suited for ESD areas. However, the charge balance must be checked regularly for these ionizers.    <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Bauformen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Design Types<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESD ionizers are classified by design into tabletop ionizers, discharge blowers, overhead ionizers, ionization bars, ionization guns, and ionization nozzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benchtop ionizers<\/strong> \u2014usually in the form of a fan\u2014are placed directly at a workstation. <strong>Discharge blowers<\/strong> are used to neutralize surfaces in larger areas. <strong>Overhead ionizers<\/strong> are mounted above a workstation or a larger area, which saves space. <strong>Ionization bars<\/strong>, for example, can be integrated into machines. <strong>Ionization guns and ionization nozzles<\/strong> are used for the targeted neutralization of electrostatic charges, with the advantage of ionization guns being that they are generally portable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Wartung_von_ESD-Ionisatoren\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Maintenance of ESD Ionizers<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESD ionizers must be <strong>cleaned regularly<\/strong> because <strong>dust<\/strong> from the air settles on the emitter tips, which reduces the ionizer&#8217;s efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the <strong>emitter tips of <\/strong>ESD ionizers must be <strong>replaced<\/strong> after a certain period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the <strong>charge balance<\/strong> must be checked regularly, as it can shift over time. If the charge balance shifts, the ionizer may actually cause the surface that is supposed to be neutralized to become charged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>charge balance<\/strong> and <strong>ionization efficiency<\/strong> are <strong>checked<\/strong> using a <strong>device<\/strong> known as <strong>a charge plate monitor (CPM)<\/strong>. You can either purchase a ready-made CPM unit or buy a kit consisting of a charge plate and an electric field meter to build your own CPM.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the abovo online store, you can <strong>purchase<\/strong> the following devices for maintaining <strong>ESD ionizers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/charge-plate-monitor-cpm-374-1977612\/\">Charge Plate Monitor CPM-374<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/charge-plate-set-cps-022-incl-efm-022-1977610\/\">Charge Plate Set CPS-022 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/charge-plate-set-cps-022-incl-efm-022-1977610\/\">incl.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/charge-plate-set-cps-022-incl-efm-022-1977610\/\">. EFM-022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/produkt\/efm-022-electric-field-meter-1978009\/\">Buy an Electric Field Meter (EFM 022)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Beratung_zu_ESD-Ionisatoren\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Consulting on ESD Ionizers<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have any questions about ESD ionizers? We at abovo, a Swiss ESD wholesale specialist, would be happy to advise you on ESD ionization or on purchasing an ESD ionizer, a charge plate monitor, a charge plate, or an electric field meter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that you contact our <strong>ESD experts at abovo<\/strong> today, either by phone or email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telephone number: +41 32 552 44 44<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-mail: info@abovo.ch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you contact us by e-mail, we will reply as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Haeufig_gestellte_Fragen_FAQs_zum_Thema_ESD-Ionisator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n<strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on \u201cESD Ionizers\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq wpsp-faq__outer-wrap wpsp-block-a0d79c70 wpsp-faq-icon-row wpsp-faq-layout-accordion wpsp-faq-expand-first-false wpsp-faq-inactive-other-true wpsp-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/good-to-know\/esd-ionizer-why-ionization-is-important-in-esd-applications\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>What are ions?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An ion is an atomic or molecular particle that carries an electric charge.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>How often should an ESD ionizer be maintained?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"How often an ESD ionizer needs to be maintained depends on the device and the environment. Since dust can reduce the efficiency of emitter tips, &lt;strong>regular cleaning&lt;\/strong> is recommended. There are also ESD ionizers with a self-cleaning function.&lt;br>&lt;br>In addition, the &lt;strong>emitter tips&lt;\/strong> of the ionizers must be replaced after a certain period of time.&lt;br>&lt;br>A &lt;strong>metrological inspection&lt;\/strong> of the ESD ionizer using a Charged Plate Monitor (CPM) should ideally be performed every six months, but at least once a year.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>Can an ESD ionizer eliminate the need for ESD grounding measures for people and objects?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, an ESD ionizer is not a general substitute for grounding measures as ESD protection; rather, an ESD ionizer is used specifically for materials that are not conductive (non-conductors or insulators) and therefore cannot be grounded. For conductive materials and people, grounding measures must still be used for ESD protection.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>Besides ESD applications, what else are ionizers used for?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In addition to ESD protection on insulators, ionizers also provide protection during the assembly of highly sensitive components, where even the lowest voltages are sufficient to damage them. Ionizers are also used to reduce particle contamination, for example, in wafer production. This is because even small charges on surfaces actively attract particles from the air, a phenomenon that can be significantly reduced through the use of ionizers. Ionizers can also help optimize production processes, for example, by preventing plastic films from sticking together due to electrostatic charges.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>Where can I buy an ESD ionizer in Switzerland?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In Switzerland, you can purchase ESD ionizers from the &lt;a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/?s=Ionisierger%C3%A4t&amp;post_type=product\\\">online store of the ESD specialty wholesaler abovo&lt;\/a>.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wpsp-faq__wrap wpsp-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-b2ec173a\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\"><strong><strong>What are ions?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>An ion is an atomic or molecular particle that carries an electric charge.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-704faa21\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\"><strong><strong>How often should an ESD ionizer be maintained?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>How often an ESD ionizer needs to be maintained depends on the device and the environment. Since dust can reduce the efficiency of emitter tips, <strong>regular cleaning<\/strong> is recommended. There are also ESD ionizers with a self-cleaning function.<br><br>In addition, the <strong>emitter tips<\/strong> of the ionizers must be replaced after a certain period of time.<br><br>A <strong>metrological inspection<\/strong> of the ESD ionizer using a Charged Plate Monitor (CPM) should ideally be performed every six months, but at least once a year.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-f5b7e7c6\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\"><strong><strong>Can an ESD ionizer eliminate the need for ESD grounding measures for people and objects?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>No, an ESD ionizer is not a general substitute for grounding measures as ESD protection; rather, an ESD ionizer is used specifically for materials that are not conductive (non-conductors or insulators) and therefore cannot be grounded. For conductive materials and people, grounding measures must still be used for ESD protection.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-ac8aa022\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\"><strong><strong>Besides ESD applications, what else are ionizers used for?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>In addition to ESD protection on insulators, ionizers also provide protection during the assembly of highly sensitive components, where even the lowest voltages are sufficient to damage them. Ionizers are also used to reduce particle contamination, for example, in wafer production. This is because even small charges on surfaces actively attract particles from the air, a phenomenon that can be significantly reduced through the use of ionizers. Ionizers can also help optimize production processes, for example, by preventing plastic films from sticking together due to electrostatic charges.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-5cfba056\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\"><strong><strong>Where can I buy an ESD ionizer in Switzerland?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>In Switzerland, you can purchase ESD ionizers from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abovo.ch\/en\/?s=Ionisierger%C3%A4t&amp;post_type=product\">online store of the ESD specialty wholesaler abovo<\/a>.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An ESD ionizer is used in particular with so-called insulators (non-conductors)\u2014that is, materials that do not conduct electricity and for which grounding therefore does not work. 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