Optimum floor protection against electrostatic discharge for your ESD workstation
ESD workstations make special demands on the workstation configuration and especially on the floor systems. ESD-compatible workstation mats are therefore an important part of reliable ESD protection at electronic workstations. Dry air and the wrong footwear are possible causes of unpleasant electric shocks caused by electrostatic discharge.
And what makes the perfect ESD workstation mat?
One thing is for certain, a floor covered by ESD workstation mats is conductive and therefore dissipates electric charges to the ground. A summary of these protective measures can be found in DIN EN 61340-5-1. The material of the floor protection mat plays an important role in meeting the special requirements for electronics and microelectronics workstations. Workstation mats made of natural rubber have conductive as well as excellent mechanical and dynamic properties which have an effect on the optimum usability at ESD workstations and on their long service life and robustness among other things. The rubber ERGOLASTEC® ESD premium mats fulfil these requirements for an ergonomic ESD workstation: Absolute safety at the highest level. The rubber mat has a surface resistance of ≤ 107 ohms, very good slip resistance and guarantees surefootedness and positional stability. The suitable materials reliably dissipate the electrostatic charge.
One thing is for certain, a floor covered by ESD workstation mats is conductive and therefore dissipates electric charges to the ground. A summary of these protective measures can be found in DIN EN 61340-5-1. The material of the floor protection mat plays an important role in meeting the special requirements for electronics and microelectronics workstations. Workstation mats made of natural rubber have conductive as well as excellent mechanical and dynamic properties which have an effect on the optimum usability at ESD workstations and on their long service life and robustness among other things. The rubber ERGOLASTEC® ESD premium mats fulfil these requirements for an ergonomic ESD workstation: Absolute safety at the highest level. The rubber mat has a surface resistance of ≤ 107 ohms, very good slip resistance and guarantees surefootedness and positional stability. The suitable materials reliably dissipate the electrostatic charge.
Incidentally, the new ERGOLASTEC VARIO+ product for ESD-protected areas scores high marks in bringing movement into the workstation. How? Thanks to an increased freedom of bodily rotation: The workplace mat offers unrestricted mobility – and is also highly flame-resistant and easy to clean.
There are many factors to be considered to set up a reasonable and safe ESD workstation. In addition to the ergonomic aspect for prolonged, healthy and motivated standing and walking at the workstation, the workstation must be designed, above all, to ensure reliable protection against electrostatic discharge.