RS PRO Yellow Bench ESD-Safe Mat, 1.2m x 1.2m x 2mm

Complies to BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 and ANSI/ESD S20.20:2007 standards. Conductive/Dissipative Work Station Mat Set. This ESD protective mat set includes a bench mat (1200x600mm) and a floor mat (1200x1200mm) produced from antistatic (conductive) and static dissipative materials with synthetic rubber. The 2 mats each feature 0.5mm thick static dissipative surface top layer, with a 1.5mm conductive bottom layer. This anti-static matting from RS PRO protects sensitive equipment from damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Features:. 2-layer construction – static dissipative layer and conductive layer Bench mat – 1200x600mm Floor mat – 1200x1200mm Can be wiped with a cloth Smooth finish. Typical Applications. Anti-static mats are commonly used on benches and floors of workshops or advanced laboratories for microelectronic industries such as electronic semiconductor devices, electronic computers, and integrated circuits, for the protection of personnel and equipment. Why is it important to be ESD safe? ESD safe mats help to create an ESD protected area (EPA). This is a defined space where all surfaces, objects, people and ESD Sensitive Devices (ESDs) are kept at the same electrical potential. This is achieved by using anti-static materials such as rubber. The mats can be used on your worktop bench or the floor. You can also use ESD safe gloves and ESD safe footwear to ensure optimum personal grounding and protection. It's important to create an EPA because electrostatic discharge can cause safety issues and damage your electrical components Bench / Floor Matting The most efficient way of ensuring optimum personal grounding is to employ the combination of ESD footwear and ESD matting.