How to use a anti static wrist band?

Using an anti-static wrist band (also called an ESD wrist strap) is simple but must be done correctly to safely discharge static electricity. Here's how to do it:

What You Need:

• An anti-static wrist strap (with a coiled wire)

• A grounding point (like a grounded metal surface or a special ESD grounding plug)

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Wear the Strap Correctly

• Wrap the strap snugly around your wrist.

• Make sure the metal plate or conductive fabric is in direct contact with your skin (not over clothes or jewelry).

• It must touch skin to conduct static electricity.

2. Connect the Grounding Wire

• Best: ESD grounding point (common in workstations)

• Okay: Bare metal part of a plugged-in (but powered-off) PC case or a grounding mat

• Avoid: Painted surfaces or plastic—they don’t ground properly

• Clip or plug the cord into a grounded object:

3. Check for Proper Contact

• Strap is tight

• Cord is firmly attached and grounded

• Some straps have testers; if yours doesn’t, just ensure:

4. Keep It On While Handling Electronics

• Wear the strap the whole time you’re working with sensitive parts (e.g., RAM, motherboards, hard drives, etc.)

• If you move to a different station, reconnect the ground.

 Don'ts:

• Don’t just touch a metal object and assume you’re grounded

• Don’t let the strap hang loose

• Don’t plug it into a wall outlet unless it’s specifically made for ESD grounding

Why It Matters:

Static electricity can be thousands of volts—even if you don’t feel it—and it only takes a tiny charge to destroy electronic components. ESD wrist straps are cheap insurance for safe electronics work.

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Feature:

Commonly used in SMT industry and production lines.

Economical and easy to operate.

Attention:

When operating, it is to discharge anti static on human bodies to the ground through wrist strap and grounding wire, therefore, when using the product the human skin must touch the wrist strap. The grounding wire shall also be directly connected to the ground to ensure its smooth grounding and performance.

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