Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Electrostatic Discharge",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sealed accelerometer raises reeliability from
Wilcoxon Research, which we summarised at the time by saying "The 787F accelerometer's integral cable is permanently mounted, eliminating a common concern that contaminants can penetrate the connector".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release PVC retains antistatic properties from
Polymer-Chemie: "Unlike plastics with an antistatic finish, Polymer-Chemie's permanently antistatic compounds do not even require particular ambient conditions to retain their effect".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Elesa (UK)
concerning its Elesa ESD variants
- take a look at Material protects against electrostatic discharge
which says: "ESD variants will provide piece of mind in production and rework areas such as circuit board assembly or chip insertion equipment".
Take a look also at the news release from British Plastics Federation, Plastics seminar planned for London,
as well as Website is dedicated to hazard-matched cables from Alpha Wire International,
and Cables are made for extreme environments from Alpha Wire International.
See also:
Keypad maker cuts static problems
(March 2006)
Producer of membrane keypads for the printed graphics industry has invested in static control technologies to reduce dust attraction and electrostatic discharge within its factory
Workshop focuses on variable speed drives
(February 2006)
'Practical variable speed drives for instrumentation and control systems' is a two-day workshop running in Cardiff and Edinburgh during March 2006
Shearline expands assembly and finishing
(January 2006)
Shearline Precision Engineering has invested £40,000 to expand and enhance its assembly and finishing area at its 5300m2 factory in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Capacitance level probe comes up to date
(November 2005)
Available in both rope and rod versions, the Liquicap M can accurately measure level up to 10m
Three new distributors cover China
(September 2005)
Meech International is furthering its presence in China with the appointment of three new distributors to sell its comprehensive range of static control and web cleaning products
Sensor gathers speed, position and timing data
(August 2005)
The ATS616LSG from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an analogue self-calibrating speed sensor designed for non-TPOS (true power on state) automotive camshaft applications
Energy chain suits smaller applications
(July 2005)
Igus UK, the largest developer of reinforced, plastic energy chain cable carriers, has unveiled its latest design innovation, the System E3 energy chain
Modular design for industrial microscopes
(June 2005)
To satisfy and encourage ever changing and expanding applications, Nikon has introduced the new LV Series of industrial microscopes
Antistatic compounds let patients see drug flow
(July 2004)
Antistatic thermoplastic compounds, based on polypropylene or acrylic, are for drug flow paths in pharmaceutical inhalation devices
Approvals process covers both sides of the pond
(July 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring to market (both in Europe and the USA), the new Cenelectrex range
Newson Gale finds speedy route to global market
(June 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring the new Cenelectrex range to market - both in Europe and the USA
Accessories aid electrostatic discharge testing
(June 2004)
Schaffner has developed a number of new accessories for the NSG438 to further extend the usefulness of this remarkable ESD tester
Spaces left at ESD control seminar
(April 2004)
Spaces are still available at the British Electrostatic Control Association's seminar on 28th April 2004
Seminar gets ESD under control
(March 2004)
The British Electrostatic Control Association (BECA) is holding a one-day seminar on 28th April 2004 to examine BS EN 61340-5-1 for ESD
Precompliance service sorts out EMC problems
(January 2004)
An EMC precompliance service has been developed to help designers, manufacturers and distributors, comply with the relevant international EMC performance standards
Lightweight accelerometer aids biomechanics tests
(December 2003)
The Model 7269 is a miniature triaxial accelerometer that is ideal for biomechanics research, studies of head injuries, testing of sport helmets, heads-up displays and ejection seats
Continuous measurement under tough conditions
(October 2003)
The Sitrans LC 500 provides reliable continuous level and interface measurement, even in the critical conditions often found in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries
Static-controlled chain meets ATEX challenge
(October 2003)
Igus reckons it is way ahead of the competition when it comes to conforming to new ATEX regulations
Tight resolution for safety light curtain
(September 2003)
Scientific Technologies has released a 14mm-resolution version of its MicroSafe MC4700 Series safety light curtain
Hall-effect switches replace reed types
(August 2003)
A new family of Hall-effect switch ICs can act as high-reliability replacements for reed switches in automotive and other demanding applications
Fibre-filled compound enables hazardous handling
(July 2003)
Theodor Fries Gesellschaft of Sulz, Austria, has developed an innovative 18-litre pail designed especially for hazardous materials using a proprietary Faradex steel fibre filled compound
Compound prevents soldering static buildup
(February 2003)
When Pace was designing its PS-90 soldering handpiece, it chose a Victrex Peek-based compound for the retaining nut at the end of the handpiece because of its outstanding ESD properties
Three-axis accelerometer toughs it out
(January 2003)
Endevco's new Model 7268C is a miniature piezoresistive accelerometer that employs advanced micromachined sensors with integral mechanical stops for ruggedness and years of reliable service
Inherently conductive polymers to mushroom
(February 2002)
Inherently conductive polymers (ICPs) are finally about to leap from the laboratory into the commercial world, according to a new report
Flat, thin proximity sensors hide themselves away
(January 2002)
A new range of capacitive proximity sensors are just 10mm thick, and fully flush-mountable, making them easy to integrate into the structure of mechanical handling equipment
PFA-lined ball valve for highest purity use
(September 2001)
A new range of PFA-lined, stainless steel-bodied ball valves from CRP have a blow out-proof stem construction that is effective even in the unlikely event of the top works being dismantled in service
Innovative component dispenser in conductive HDPE
(August 2001)
TBA Electro Conductive Products has used its ECP 128 conductive rotationally moulded HDPE compound to solve a customer's storage problems with an innovative design for a component dispenser
Piezoresistive accelerometer for biomechanical use
(July 2001)
Endevco's latest miniature triaxial piezoresistive accelerometer, now available from Bruel and Kjaer, is ideal for use in biomechanical research applications such as the study of head injuries
Eliminate harmful ESD and particle contamination
(June 2001)
A range of Simco overhead air ionisation systems complements bench-level units in eliminating harmful ESD and particle contamination caused by electrostatic attraction
Cranes designed for hazardous environments
(May 2001)
Cranes designed for safe operation in the chemical industry, or wherever the lifting or transportation of loads in hazardous atmospheres are envisaged, can be supplied by J D Neuhaus Ltd
Bins solve the problem of storing waste in EPAs
(October 2000)
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has introduced new wheelie bins that solve the problem of storing waste in electrostatic discharge protected areas (EPAs)
Power distribution system gets new surge arrester
(June 2000)
A new surge arrester offers protection against the massive, transient overvoltages believed to be responsible for over 30 per cent of all damage to electronic equipment
Better EMC protection with connectors
(June 2000)
This article by David Franklin illustrates the basics and the importance of shielding effectiveness in industrial connectors
Success for capacitive sensors in Canada
(June 2000)
The performance of the Tripleshield sensor has secured several large orders from the Canadian plastics industry and Carlo Gavazzi is now its largest supplier of capacitive sensors