This week’s ESD Q&A question comes from StaticCare reader Tim, he asks:
Question: What type of instrument should I use to measure the resistance on our conveyor belt?
Answer:
Hello Tim,
Thank you for taking the time to submit your question to Transforming Technologies.
You will want to use a surface resistance meter with a 2.27 Kg (5lb) electrode, such as the SRM500K, for the measurement. For a flat belt conveyor, you can put the electrode on the conveyor belt and measure the resistance to equipment ground. For an edge belt conveyor, place a metal plate on the conveyor and measure the resistance from the plate to equipment ground. You may want to isolate one side of the plate from the belt to make sure that each belt is grounded.
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