The importance of ESD Mats when working with electronics

Why are ESD Mats so important when working with electronics?

There are two significant instances when ESD can cause a huge problem. The first is when working with explosive gases or materials; a tiny spark can ignite a massive explosion. The second is when working with electronics. Electronic circuits and chips are designed to work with low voltages, and the thousands of volts present in a static build-up can instantly damage them.

As the static charges are not visible but almost always present, this issue can be a real plague to manufacturers or anyone working with electronic devices. For some companies, ESD can cause a nuisance if a component fails. For others, this could be life-threatening or hugely expensive, if the component is part of a critical safety system, as used in aerospace, automotive or medical industries. ESD can cause some components to fail completely, and this can usually be discovered during the testing and quality control processes.

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We offer industry-leading workbench mat solutions with

• Full ESD Protection: Tried and tested Mats that offer protection to the user and products.
• Dual Functionality: Protects delicate electronic parts while safeguarding workbenches.

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Rhino Xtratuff ESD

The Rhino Xtratuff ESD workbench protection surface has been developed to provide a certified ESD-safe work surface for the electronics industry.

It has been independently evaluated and classified according to BS-EN 61340-5-1 as “Static Dissipative” and has a calculated surface resistivity of 9.6 x 10³ Ω. It is stocked in four standard sizes, from 1.5 x 0.75m to 2 x 1m, and can be cut to size either when ordered or after delivery. A grounding stud is fitted in one corner or other positions on request.

This stud is compatible with the Rhino StaticSafe ESD wrist strap. The product is a rigid board 4.5mm thick with a black, textured surface, which is hard-wearing and easy to clean.

Let’s discuss how our ESD Rhino Mats can elevate your operations. Contact us today!

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