ESD Workbenches

Anti-Static ESD (Electro Static Discharge) Workbenches

ESD Workbenches are robust steel frame benches with static dissipative features. The worksurfaces are made of Neostat or Lamstat materials. Neostat is a grey synthetic rubber that disallows static electricity to transfer from the user to the electronic component. Lamstat has the same static dissipative properties as Neostat except the worktop is of a grey plastic laminate material. These workbenches are specially designed for use in EPA (Electrostatic Protected Areas).

To make these ESD workbenches totally static free the user needs to be have a connection to the Earth. You can achieve this by purchasing a wrist strap which can attach to the framework of the workbench. This guides electricity to the frame rather than the worktop and the work piece. The idea is to take the electricity produced by the body and safely divert and guide it to a normal 3-pin socket through a Earth / Ground lead.

Anti-Static Workbenches are available in cantilever leg versions

Cantilever frames do not have vertical legs at the front of the bench. They have a framework with large feet that extend from the back to the front of the bench. The heavy duty steel construction keeps the overall frame rigid. The benefit of this is that less metal is facing the user during their work and gives maximum leg room.

The other benefit of cantilever legs is that there is more space at the front of the bench. This means a user can operate unimpeded and has more room for under desk storage. The user also has easy access to the back of the bench at all times if required.

Main benefits of ESD workbenches

Electronics workbenches will ultimately provide protection to users who are operating on electronic equipment. As well as reducing the risk of damage to working components. Electronics and other products that require the exclusion of static electricity will not be effected when assembled on an ESD workbench. You will save money and productivity will go up because the anti-static accessories create a safe electrostatic discharge. This can only mean positive things for your business production line, especially for CCA (Circuit Card Assembly)!

Our ESD accessory range offers several options to create your perfect ESD Workstation. Items such as Wrist Straps and Earth/Ground leads provide a safe connection to earth. Whilst the RCD Circuit Breaker is a great way to reduce the risk of serious harm by ongoing electric shocks. If you have any questions on what accessories to go for, our team will be more than happy to assist you.

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