ANTISTATIC CARPET: Draining Charges for Safety

2007-03-28 16:27:23

( Computers )



Antistatic carpets are often used to eliminate the dangers of static electricity. They work by ionizing the static charges on the surface of antistatic carpet and conducting these charges directly to the ground using a conductive thermoplastic backing.

Static electricity can be easily passed on to sensitive equipment like computers. The electrostatic charges can damage the electric circuitry of equipment or the internal microchips of computers. Electrostatic charges can also cause fire when an electrically charged person comes in contact with flammable chemicals.

Since humans are good electric conductors, antistatic carpet is a must in offices that are prone to static electricity generation and are commonly used for work stations especially the ones in front of computers or copiers. The human body quickly generates static electricity by walking and sitting on certain types of stools, especially chairs with casters.

Other antistatic devices used for static removal include anti static floor mats, antistatic computer chair mat, and antistatic bags among others.

Anti static floor mats are especially designed to absorb and dissipate static electricity. Most anti static floor mats on the market are made of vinyl foam that is less than an inch in thickness. Some antistatic mats have built-in grounding cords to dissipate electrostatic charges. Grounding cords drain the built-up charges and are necessary for antistatic devices to be most effective.

Aside from its antistatic functions, anti static floor mats also protect floors from scratches and abrasions. Continuous anti static runners are also available to protect entire work areas while semi-flexible anti static mats contain rubber filler for resilience.

Computer chair mats, on the other hand, have different types although not all of them are antistatic. Computer chair mats are usually foldable and some even have underside carpet grip to keep the mat in place.

Antistatic devices are a crucial investment when you consider the risks electrostatic charges bring to your office equipment and computer data.


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