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…
Auditing an ESD Worksurface
Question: What measurement or measurements do I need to make when auditing an ESD worksurface? Answer: There are three primary measurements for Auditing an ESD Worksurface; Resistance Point to Point (RTT – also known as Resistance Top to Top), Resistance to Groundable Point (RTGP) and Resistance to Ground (RTG). Resistance…
The Cause for ESD Wastebaskets
This week’s ESD Q&A question: Question: Is there really a need for an ESD wastebasket? Answer: It is fair to wonder why there is a need for ESD wastebaskets. If the waste basket resides underneath a workstation and stays there permanently, it is extremely unlikely that a wastebasket could present…
New Product Announcement: HG9000 Series Non-Marking D-Ring/Elastic Sole Grounder
Transforming Technologies is proud to announce the addition of the HG9000 Series ESD Non-Marking D-Ring/Elastic Sole Grounders to our line of ESD Products. The HG9000 series non-marking D-ring/elastic sole grounder provides a more complete path to ground than regular heel or toe grounders due to a wider and more consistent contact area. The…
ESD Wrist Strap Testing and Monitoring
One of the requirements of any quality ESD control program is to perform a Quality Process Audit. A Quality Process Audit is a daily maintenance of the program. Examples include daily testing of wrist straps/footwear and checking the quality of electrical grounds. These should be checked by operation personnel on…
2013 EOS & ESD Symposium & Exhibits
Stop by the Transforming Technologies booth at the 2013 ESD Symposium at the Rio All Suites in Las Vegas, Nevada! The EOS & ESD Symposium runs from Sunday, September 8th through Friday, September 13th. During the Exhibit on September 9th-11th, we will be located at booth 111. Feel free to drop in…