Static Electricity Control

Information on static electricity control can be found under this heading in Yellow Pages®. Static electricity is defined as the accumulation or collection of excess electric charge in a particular place that has low electrical conductivity. When the accumulated charge is neutralised, you often hear, see, and feel a spark. Often, accumulated charge neutralises when it is in the vicinity of a large electrical conductor. Harnessed correctly, static can provide positive manufacturing benefits. Uncontrolled however, it can wreak havoc with production line efficiency and cause serious health and safety problems. Yellow Pages® assists your search for static electricity control in all states in Australia.

The spark released from static electricity is called static discharge or electrostatic discharge. In nature, lightning is the classic example of a static discharge. At a very low level, static electricity may just cause a distinct tingling sensation in human beings. However, it can be harmful if the intensity is high. Semiconductor devices are very sensitive to static electricity and are significantly affected by static discharge. In the industrial environment, static discharge while handling highly inflammable substances can cause serious damage to people and property and can even prove fatal.

Preventing electrostatic discharge is very important in places where the chances of accumulation of static electricity are high. Prevention of static discharge begins with the worker. Workers in sensitive environments are required to wear conducting material such as conducting wrist straps and foot straps. The flooring too can be protected from static electricity by laying anti – static mats. Electronic devices that are prone to electrostatic discharge damage must be modified or protected from within the device itself. Search with Yellow Pages® to find a range of static electricity control in all states in Australia.