Anti-Static ESD Gloves

Esd gloves are personal protective equipment specially designed to control the generation and accumulation of static electricity. They are mainly used in electrostatic sensitive environments such as electronic manufacturing, precision instrument operation, and laboratories. The following is a detailed explanation of ESD gloves and their importance:

1. What are ESD gloves? **

1. ** Material and design **

- Usually made of conductive fibers (such as carbon fiber, metal fiber) or surface coated with antistatic materials (such as PU coating).

- The surface resistance range is generally (10^ 6-10 ^9 Omeg), which can slowly remove static electricity and avoid direct conduction leading to short circuit.

2.  Core functions 

- Removes static electricity  : Releases electrostatic charges from the body or tools to the earth through grounding.

- Prevent static electricity  : Reduce the accumulation of static electricity caused by friction (such as when touching electronic components).

-  Protect sensitive devices : Avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) to breakdown chips, circuit boards and other electronic components.

 2. Why use antistatic gloves? 

1. Prevent electrostatic damage to sensitive devices 

-  Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) hazards  :

The electrostatic voltage carried by the human body or tools can reach thousands of volts, which can instantaneously puncture microelectronic components (such as cpus and memory particles), resulting in hidden damage or direct failure of the device.

 Application Scenario  :

Electronic assembly (such as mobile phones, computers), semiconductor packaging, medical equipment repair, space instrument operation, etc.

2. Protect operator safety 

-  Protection against electric shock  : Some ESD gloves have insulation properties (note the specific model) to prevent accidental electric shock in low-voltage environments.

-  Reduce electrostatic adsorption  : Avoid electrostatic adsorption dust pollution of the working environment, especially in the dust-free workshop is crucial.

3. Comply with industry norms 

- The electronics manufacturing industry (e.g. ISO 61340), medical equipment production and other fields require the use of anti-static equipment to 

ensure product quality and operational compliance.

Three, the type and selection of anti-static gloves

1. Common materials 

Latex/nitrile coated gloves: Coated with conductive material for flexibility and anti-static properties.

- All-fiber gloves: woven from carbon fiber or metal fiber, good air permeability, suitable for long-term wear.

- PU coated gloves: light and wear resistant, suitable for precision operations (such as chip welding).

2. Select points 

- Resistance value: Select the model (10^ 6-10 ^9 Omeg) according to the working environment.

- Fit: It should be fitted to the hand to avoid static electricity caused by loose friction.

- Grounding design: Some gloves are equipped with a wrist strap or plug and need to be connected to a grounding cable.

4. Correct use and precautions 

1.  Use steps 

- Clean hands before wearing to ensure that gloves are not damaged.

- If the gloves need to be grounded, securely connect the wrist strap to the anti-static mat or ground cable.

- Avoid contact with insulating materials (such as ordinary plastic bags) during operation.

2.  Maintenance and replacement 

- Wash regularly with a neutral cleaner and air dry.

- Check the resistance value (once a month), if out of range or wear immediately replace.

- Avoid contact with oil, strong acid and alkali to prevent material aging.

5, common misunderstandings 

- Error 1 : Antistatic gloves = insulation gloves?

 Correction : Insulated gloves are used to isolate current (resistance >10^12 Omeg), while anti-static gloves have low resistance and are used to deflect static electricity.

- Myth 2: No need for other protection after wearing gloves?

 Correction  : Need to be combined with anti-static radio pad, wrist strap, shoe cover, etc. to form a complete ESD protection system.

6, summary 

Anti-static gloves are a key tool to protect electronic components from static damage, especially in the field of microelectronics and precision manufacturing. When selecting and using gloves correctly, pay attention to the material, resistance value, and grounding measures, and perform regular maintenance and inspection to ensure the maximum electrostatic protection effect.