ESD Wrist Strap

Static electricity can be dangerous while working on computers and other electronic devices. The danger from static electricity continues even though the computer may be powered off, with the power cable unplugged.

To ensure safety, it is important to prevent the body from conducting electricity. For this purpose, the anti static or electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap is extremely useful.

Someone working on an open computer can have safe grounding which prevents electrostatic discharge, by wearing one of these innovative safety protection devices.

The ESD wrist strap typically is made of an elastic fabric band which includes very fine conductive material woven within. These conductive fibers are constructed of carbon filled rubber, while the wriststrap is attached to a steel plate or clasp.

The grounding process does not stop here, but for additional safety the ESD wriststrap is used along with further equipment. An antistatic mat or static reducing plastic mat can be placed on the work area surface.

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esd wrist straps

The ESD wrist strap is often connected to a 1 mega ohm resistor. This resistor prevents shock hazard while working with low-voltage computer parts but allows high-voltage charges to filter through. In order to protect the user of the wrist strap from higher voltages, extra resistance can be added, such as 2 mega ohm resistors on either end, or up to 4 mega ohm resistance in coiled cable form. Additionally, other forms of ESD protection can be utilized. Additional details on ESD wrist straps and protection are provided in the videos above.

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