Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Static Electricity",
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 Grab handle deals with static electricity from
Elesa (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "The ability to deal with the build-up of electrostatic charge is especially important for applications in chip insertion equipment, PCB test and sub-assembly handling equipment".
The day before,
we featured the news release Measurement system works in dangerous environments from
Crane: "John Crane's Lase-a-lign EX can be used on rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, blowers, motors and gearboxes".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Tsubakimoto UK
concerning its Poly-Steel Chain
- take a look at Lightweight chain comes in standard sizes
which says: "Tsubaki PC Chain is a lightweight alternative to all-stainless chains for applications with a high level of moisture present".
Take a look also at the news release from Firstsight Vision, IR and UV LEDS ease inspection,
as well as Protecting adhesive tape systems from static from Adchem Corporation,
and PTEE hose offers small bending radius from Icore International.
See also:
Gearboxes and gearmotors are ATEX approved
(October 2006)
Fenner gearboxes and gearmotors have recently been awarded certification by Baseefa for use in ATEX Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and Zones 21 and 22 (dust) atmospheres
Conductive grease handles high-speed discharges
(August 2006)
Newly formulated electrically conductive high speed grease is designed for the lubrication of rolling bearings
Energy chains meet new ATEX specifications
(June 2006)
Igus can provide an appropriate cable management solution to workplaces required to meet ATEX 137 regulations from 1st July 2006
Ceramic materials in design
(May 2006)
Mike Thomas, Chief Technology Officer, Morgan Technical Ceramics, gives designers and manufacturers an insight into advanced ceramic materials and their properties
Humidity meter provides audible and visual alerts
(April 2006)
Humidity alert meter for monitoring environmental conditions (temperature, humidity and dew point) in laboratories, storage areas, manufacturing assembly areas and other controlled environments
Pump moves heavy-duty fluids
(January 2006)
Pumps can handle fluids such as electrolytes, washings in flue gas cleaning plants, pickling bath liquids, regeneration fluids, acids, alkalis and heavily contaminated process waters and effluents
Extended ATEX could trap design engineers
(July 2005)
With the ATEX regulations just past their first birthday, Nigel Smith of Hoerbiger-Origa reckons mechanical engineers need to sit up and pay attention
Firm fined after worker dies of 60 per cent burns
(May 2005)
A road contractor was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay £22,000 costs by Lincoln Crown Court on 23 May 2005 after a worker was burned to death while cleaning a tanker
Compound boasts excellent antistatic performance
(May 2005)
Plasmon designed its cutting-edge UDO media using D Series LNP Stat-Loy resins from GE Advanced Materials
Ionised airknife banishes static
(March 2005)
A high performance ionised airknife which removes electrostatically attracted dust from mouldings, plastic sheets, automobiles and extrusions has been launched by Fraser Anti-Static Techniques
ESD-safe chains run quieter and smoother
(February 2005)
Igus reckons its Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Energy Chains are now even more efficient
Directive includes protection against explosions
(November 2004)
TUV International UK - Rheinland Group offers support to comply with the CE equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) Directive 94/9/EC
Microbalance weighs up diesel particulates
(June 2004)
A new microbalance is specially modified for filter weighing
Upgrade for industrial Ethernet switch
(March 2004)
The Adam-6520-B is an upgraded version of Advantech's hot-selling Adam-6520-A five-port industrial-grade Ethernet switch
Smallwood succeeds Ashburner
(January 2004)
Dr Jeremy Smallwood, Managing Director of Electrostatic Solutions, has taken up the chairmanship of BECA, the British Electrostatic Control Association
Mouldings boost pick-and-place performance
(September 2003)
A set of custom rubber mouldings are helping Metro Technologies lead the world in replacement nozzles for surface-mount pick-and-place machines
Dust monitor combines stability and durability
(February 2003)
The Model DT400G dust monitor combines stability and durability for long-term maintenance-free operation in applications such as electrostatic precipitation, powder transport and dust recovery
Static problems wrapped up
(December 2002)
The addition of a static elimination system will ensure that the pizzas keep flowing at full speed at Geest
Chain exploits the best of both worlds
(November 2002)
New at Wyko is the Poly-Steel chain (PC) from Tsubaki that combines the performance advantages of stainless steel and engineering plastics
Ionisers protect from static at long range
(September 2002)
TBA Electro Conductive Products has a new shockless pulsed DC ion bar that delivers highly effective long-range ionisation in areas requiring static control
Dual-wire wrist strap monitors static
(July 2002)
The latest personnel grounding dual-wire wrist strap from Static Control Components is been designed to work in conjunction with most dual-wire resistance-type constant monitors
News on the Static electricity protection packaging from Static Control Components (Europe)
(November 2001)
Static Control Components (Europe) now offers a complete system for packaging and protecting sensitive electronic components, and assemblies, from both static electricity and moisture
Humidifiers protect air traffic control centre
(October 2001)
Spirax Sarco Hygromatik self-generative humidifiers are protecting computers at one of the world's most advanced air traffic control facilities
Stainless steel and plastic chain come together
(November 2000)
Tsubaki's Poly-Steel Chain combines the performance advantages of stainless steel and engineering plastics, and is ideal where a quiet, clean and lube-free drive or conveyor chain is required
Air knives now have anti-static option
(August 2000)
Dust removal with air knives prior to product finishing is often hampered by static electricity, so Secomak has introduced an anti-static bar for its range of air knives
Boiswood takes on Simco electrostatic equipment
(August 2000)
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, have been appointed sole UK distributors for the Simco range of electrostatic equipment
Pallet transfer permits shock-free transport
(June 2000)
While most palletised transfer systems use a common traction system, often belts or chains, Montrac uses a passive monorail track and self-propelled shuttles