Like lightning striking a tree – for a semiconductor, a sudden exchange of charge carriers can have devastating consequences. Static charging and discharging present a major risk, especially where microelectronic components are involved. Many environments in the electrical industry are thus subject to special conditions when it comes to the use of work chairs: A working environment is only deemed ESD-compatible once it is equipped with suitable ESD chairs. In order to meet the requirements for an ESD workstation, certain standards apply.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FURNISHING THE ESD WORKPLACE
The European standard EN 61340 which regulates ESD protection and provides support in the selection of appropriate measures specifies that the resistance at all areas of the seat that could, when used normally, come into contact with the human body must have a contact point with the floor of less than 109 Ω. With the ever-smaller components in microelectronics becoming increasingly sensitive, ESD chairs can be expected to meet even stricter requirements in the future.
ESD CHAIRS FROM BIMOS: AN OVERALL SYSTEM YOU CAN RELY ON
ESD chairs from Bimos boast unique protective properties, making them valuable assets for any ESD workplace. Bleeder resistance and surface resistance of the ESD chairs is 106 Ω. With their optimum selection of materials and joining technology, the ESD chairs ensure that electrostatic charge does not develop at the chair and that the charge generated by the user is reliably discharged (to the conductive floor). With conductive comfort upholstery, conductively coated steel parts, volume conductive plastic, castors and glides, as well as a comprehensive conduction of all components, the ESD chairs from Bimos are not only a combination of effective protection measures. They comprise a reliable overall system that guarantees optimum conditions at the ESD workplace.