It is the first step in static elimination, which protects workers from harmful or even deadly electric shock, as well as prevents catastrophic failure, permanent damage and interference in sensitive electronic devices. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.
City of Industry, CA | 323-724-7777Gordon Brush’s® ESD & cleanroom products meet the specific needs of the electronics industry plus industries where static electricity buildup is detrimental to manufacturing.
StopStatic.Com
Peabody, MA | 781-639-9796StopStatic.Com is a leader in the static eliminators industry. We strive to have all our products operate at the highest levels of clean performance. Our customer satisfaction is a top priority to StopStatic.Com. Contact us today to learn more.
Static Clean International
Burlington, MA | 781-229-7799Our anti-static spray is the best! We have a quality program team that works around the clock to ensure that we are bringing you the highest quality products. It is our goal to achieve full customer satisfaction every time we work with our clients. All of our products go through extensive testing to be sure that they will provide safety, reliability and dependability for years to come. Call us today to find out more!
ElectroStatics, Inc.
Hatfield, PA | 215-513-0850ElectroStatics, Inc. offers static control equipment and contamination controls. Ionization equipment, instrumentation for static measuring and testing, static bars, power supplies, converting accessories and more. Since we were founded, we`ve been dedicated to solving static and contamination problems. For more information, visit our website or call us today! We look forward to working with you!
Simco-Ion
Hatfield, PA | 215-822-6401Our anti-static gloves cannot be topped! We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality products at the lowest competitive cost. We have over forty years of experience that we are committed to using with each business transaction. Our goal is to provide constant quality with all of our products. To learn more about what we can do for you visit our website today!
Static Meters - Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.Static meters measure voltage, field, charge and polarity without transferring any charge onto the actual instrument, as they are able to measure static electricity within inches of the surface area. After static electricity has been found, the next step in static elimination is to use an eliminator product, including anti static mats, gloves and ground straps to dissipate, conduct or balance the electrical charge. Besides troubleshooting a suspected ESD issue, static meters also test the performance of ionizers.
They are accurate, sensitive, responsive and able to work for long periods of time. They are simple and easy to operate, and often involve pressing a large red button with one finger. Static meters are used in manufacturing facilities that assemble and produce computer equipment, all electronics, medical equipment, cell phones and semiconductors.
Clean rooms, computer repair technicians and anyone doing work on internal electronic hardware should use a static meter to determine whether or not a static eliminating device is necessary. Static meters are small and require only a one-hand operation to press a red button while holding it close to the area in question.
Most static meters' readings are determined by their +/- accuracy between one and five percent, while others determine it according to the measured voltage. To improve the results, LED ranging lights are used to give a more detailed readout. The results are accurate if the instrument has been properly zeroed, the distance between the meter and the target is close enough and the target surface area is at least five square inches. 9v batteries are strong enough to power most portable static meters, and others come with an electrical cord and require plugging in to operate.
Because static meters tend to be costly, sensitive equipment, most manufacturers sell them with plastic or leather carrying cases so they are more protected in transit and storage. Static meters are more commonly seen in computer and electronics manufacturing facilities that work in areas with the risk of static build up.
Computer repair and at-home maintenance rarely use static meters and choose to acquire static eliminating devices instead because they are much less expensive, and get the job done immediately rather then making it a two step process.
