This week’s ESD Q&A question comes from StaticCare reader Tim, he asks: Question: What type of instrument should I use to measure the resistance on our conveyor belt? Answer: Hello Tim, Thank you for taking the time to submit your question to Transforming Technologies. You will want to use a…

Question: What measurement or measurements do I need to make when auditing an ESD worksurface? Answer: There are three primary measurements for Auditing an ESD Worksurface; Resistance Point to Point (RTT – also known as Resistance Top to Top), Resistance to Groundable Point (RTGP) and Resistance to Ground (RTG). Resistance…

This week’s ESD Q&A question: Question: Is there really a need for an ESD wastebasket? Answer: It is fair to wonder why there is a need for ESD wastebaskets. If the waste basket resides underneath a workstation and stays there permanently, it is extremely unlikely that a wastebasket could present…

Transforming Technologies is proud to announce the addition of the HG9000 Series ESD Non-Marking D-Ring/Elastic Sole Grounders to our line of ESD Products. The HG9000 series non-marking D-ring/elastic sole grounder provides a more complete path to ground than regular heel or toe grounders due to a wider and more consistent contact area. The…

One of the requirements of any quality ESD control program is to perform a Quality Process Audit.  A Quality Process Audit is a daily maintenance of the program. Examples include daily testing of wrist straps/footwear and checking the quality of electrical grounds. These should be checked by operation personnel on…

Stop by the Transforming Technologies booth at the 2013 ESD Symposium at the Rio All Suites in Las Vegas, Nevada! The EOS & ESD Symposium runs from Sunday, September 8th through Friday, September 13th. During the Exhibit on September 9th-11th, we will be located at booth 111. Feel free to drop in…