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ESD Testing Made Simple: Your Guide to Static Protection

ESD Testing Made Simple: Your Guide to Static Protection

ESD Testing: Protecting Your Innovation

Static electricity may be invisible, but its impact isn't. In electronics manufacturing, proper ESD testing makes the difference between flawless products and mysterious failures. Here's your guide: 

Essential Testing Times

  • Start of shift
  • After equipment changes
  • Post-maintenance
  • Environmental changes
  • Routine quality checks

Smart Monitoring Solutions

Your first defense is automation. Modern monitoring systems work quietly behind the scenes, alerting you only when needed:

  • Real-time workstation grounding tracking
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Automated data logging

Equipment Testing Schedule

Daily:

Periodic:

When to Call Experts

Handle internally:

  • Daily equipment checks
  • Basic resistance testing
  • Environmental monitoring

Bring in professionals for:

  • Annual certification
  • New system setup
  • Complex troubleshooting
  • Production line installation
  • Compliance verification

Our Free ESD Functionality Assessment helps you identify and eliminate electrostatic discharge risks in your facility. Our experts will evaluate your ESD control systems and provide actionable recommendations. It's a no-cost way to protect your sensitive electronics, ensure compliance with ESD standards, and boost your product reliability. Let's make static a thing of the past!

    Best Practices

    1. Use calibrated tools
    2. Maintain consistent schedules
    3. Document everything
    4. Keep your team trained
    5. Stay updated on standards

    Quick Start

    1. Map your ESD risks
    2. Mark test points
    3. Select monitoring tools
    4. Create testing schedule
    5. Train your team

    Remember: Effective ESD protection isn't about complexity—it's about consistency and reliability.

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