The need for static protection to drain electrostatic charges from personnel and
materials is well accepted in many industries. It is of particular importance with
the handling and protection of precision high-tech products such as disk drives,
semiconductors, flat panel displays and other electronics. From air ionization to
monitoring, flooring and shipping materials, 3M provides complete solutions to meet
the challenge of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and adverse environmental conditions
during handling and transportation.
3M™ Static Control Floor Tile 8400 Series is a long-term solution to controlling
electrostatic discharge. This solid vinyl tile is durable and attractive and can
easily be installed by competent flooring contractors. The flexible, resilient tiles
are made with only 100% virgin PVC and contain a minimum amount of filler and none
of the regrind that can make tile brittle. Both the "conductive" and "static-dissipative"
versions are available in a selection of bright, vivid colors.
3M provides a wide range of static shielding and barrier packaging products to protect
sensitive electronic components from static charges during transit and while in
storage. To meet your specific needs, 3M provides shielding bags, cushioned bags
and wrap, moisture barrier bags and more in a variety of sizes and material composition.
To aid in the various processes typical of the electronics industry, 3M has assembled
a wide selection of tapes including antistatic utility tapes for use in static sensitive
areas, tapes designed for wave soldering applications, foil shielding tapes and
other related tapes and accessories.
3M™ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Workstation Solutions provide a safe environment
for the handling and assembly of sensitive components. These products drain static
charge from personnel, limit the buildup of static charges on non-conductive materials
on the benchtop, and monitor the system to ensure that it is operating properly.
These various components can be configured to work together providing optimal protection
for your application.
3M offers a complete selection of test equipment to verify the correct functioning
of static control systems. These test products measure static voltages on objects
and surfaces, verify air ionizer performance and test static control wrist straps
and footwear.
