{"id":87,"date":"2011-08-17T02:04:23","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T02:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2011-08-17T19:35:18","modified_gmt":"2011-08-17T19:35:18","slug":"protecting-equipment-from-electrostatic-discharge-esd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/protecting-equipment-from-electrostatic-discharge-esd\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Equipment from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/protecting-equipment-from-electrostatic-discharge-esd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0px 7px 0px 7px;\" title=\"Protecting-from-ESD\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Protecting-from-ESD1.png\" alt=\"Protecting-from-ESD\" width=\"240\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a>The proliferation of technology inevitably brings more and more electronic equipment to the workplace.\u00a0 Computers, circuit boards, and employees are just 3 examples of common workplace components capable of emitting electrostatic discharge (ESD).\u00a0 Unfortunately, ESD has the potential to damage equipment, a risk that only grows as the number of electronics and employees in a given space increases.\u00a0 <a title=\"Anti-static mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/anti-static-mats.html\">Anti-static mats<\/a> are one of the most effective ways of managing ESD to protect both machines and personnel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electrostatic Discharge:\u00a0 The Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Electrostatic discharge is an abrupt transfer of electric current between two objects.\u00a0 A classic example of this phenomenon is easily observed when one administers and electric shock to another after having dragged their feet across a coarse carpet.\u00a0 In dragging feet across a carpeted surface, one increases their electrical potential and becomes \u201ccharged.\u201d\u00a0 One may then touch another object of differing electrical potential to trigger an abrupt transfer of electric current, or ESD.<\/p>\n<p>ESD is a problem for workplaces because the sudden and sometimes powerful transfer of electrical current may significantly damage electronics.\u00a0 The potential for damage arises from both machines and employees, as each has the potential to gain and transfer an electric charge.<\/p>\n<h2>Anti Static Mats:\u00a0 Protecting Equipment in the Workplace<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Static dissipative matting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/anti-static-mats.html\">Static dissipative matting<\/a> is essential in protecting equipment from the transfer of potentially devastating electrical discharge.\u00a0 This type of anti-static matting is used in combination with an <a title=\"anti-static heel grounder\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/heel-grounder-anti-static.html\">anti-static heel grounder<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/grounding-cord-anti-static-15.html\" title=\"anti-static grounding cord\">anti-static grounding cord<\/a> to create an Electrostatic Protective Area (EPA).\u00a0 The goals of an effective EPA are simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ground all conductive materials<\/li>\n<li>Ground employees, as they are \u201cmobile conductive materials\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Prevent the transfer of electrical charge from conductive materials to machinery that is ESD sensitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The proactive installation of anti-static mats sets the foundation for a fully functional EPA.\u00a0 Following mat installation, employees must be fitted with a heel grounder that serves to easily pass electrical charge from body to floor mat.\u00a0 Heel grounders feature a \u201cone size fits all\u201d construction designed to slip over the exterior of a shoe.<\/p>\n<h2>Anti Static Mats:\u00a0 Creating an EPA<\/h2>\n<p>Eagle Mat makes it easy for businesses to create EPAs in workspaces that need them.\u00a0 These areas include computer labs, assembly centers, laboratories, and other areas where electronics are abundant.<\/p>\n<p>The following are our Eagle Mat Blog <strong>Editor\u2019s Picks<\/strong> for top anti-static matting products*:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Static Dissipative Anti-Fatigue Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/static-dissipative-anti-fatigue-mat.html\">Static Dissipative Anti-Fatigue Mat<\/a>:\u00a0 Protect electronics while keeping employees fresh on their feet!\u00a0 This anti-static mat effectively controls static discharge while also stimulating the muscles of the feet, legs, lower back, and torso.\u00a0 Ideal for laboratories and other EPAs in which employees spend most of their time standing.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Conductive Diamond Plate Anti-Fatigue Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/conductive-diamond-plate-anti-fatigue-mat.html\">Conductive Diamond Plate Anti-Fatigue Mat<\/a>:\u00a0 This mat quickly channels electric current away from employees before it is passed on to sensitive electronics.\u00a0 A combination of diamond plate surface texture and anti-fatigue technology make this mat ideal for areas where both static discharge and traction are issues to address.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Conductive Diamond Plate Runner Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/conductive-diamond-plate-runner-mat.html\">Conductive Diamond Plate Runner Mat<\/a>:\u00a0 This runner earns a spot on our Editor\u2019s Picks list for its superior functionality.\u00a0 Effective, highly textured, and available in rolls of up to \u201975, this anti-static mat is perfect for a range of large-scale industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note:\u00a0 these mats are designed to be used with a <a title=\"heel grounder\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/heel-grounder-anti-static.html\">heel grounder<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/grounding-cord-anti-static-15.html\" title=\"grounding cord\">grounding cord<\/a> to effectively channel electric current away from sensitive electronics.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Need Help Planning Your EPA?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Eagle Mat and Floor Products<\/strong> proudly celebrates 30+ years in <a title=\"commercial matting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\">commercial matting<\/a> products and services.\u00a0 Our highly skilled and experienced Customer Service staff is available to help your business build an effective Electrostatic Protective Area!<\/p>\n<p>Businesses are invited to <a title=\"contact Eagle Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/contact-us\/\">contact Eagle Mat<\/a> on the Web or call direct at <strong>877-333-1018.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/protecting-equipment-from-electrostatic-discharge-esd\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/thumbnail-for-excerpts\/tfe_no_thumb.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" 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