ESD Protection Resources
Professionals in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or any manufacturing industry that handles electronics or components, know that damage from ESD is always a concern. Whether you manage your facilities static management program or you work in an ESD Protected Area, we are here to ensure that your static control needs are taken care of.
We've collected our 50+ years of static control knowledge into one place. Easily find information about ESD standards, products to support your static control program, and get easy access to our static control experts, who are here to provide as much guidance as you need.
Why Customers Trust Production Automation as their Partner in Static Control
- With over 50 years in providing static control solutions to the industry, you can rest assured that our experts will guide you to right solutions that meet regulatory compliance.
- Our long-lasting relationships with the most trusted brands in static control ensure that you have access to a complete portfolio of apparel, equipment, and supplies for ESD protection, with the best pricing and top-tier product support.
- PAC provides a full range of static control solutions, including ESD assessments and audit services, on-site staff training, and inventory management.
- Get best-in-class customer support with a network of dedicated sales experts and warehouses across the United States and Latin America.
- PAC is ISO 9001:2015 certified, which ensures a consistent standard of service for our customers.
Learn about Static Control
The Fundamentals of ESD
This six-part series, provided courtesy of the ESDA, offers an in-depth look at the principals of ESD prevention - from the basics, to testing and compliance procedures for maintaining a static control program. Read more.
How Static Electricity is Measured
Materials for protection and prevention of electrostatic discharge can be categorized into three distinct groups: conductive, dissipative, and anti-static. Learn about the differences between these materials, and how to measure resistivity. Learn more.
Ionization for Static Control
Browse our collection of technical articles and learn how ionization works, why it's important, and how to clean and maintain your ionization equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About ESD
Get answers to frequently asked questions about static control, and learn about the differences between single- and dual- wire grounding, when you need a static mat, and more. Read more.
Static Control Products for ESD Protected Areas
Shop products developed and tested to meet ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards. We provide a full portfolio of manufacturer-direct personal grounding products, ESD apparel, static control equipment, and device handling supplies for ESD Protected Areas (EPAs). Enjoy the benefits that come from working with the leading brands in static control, including post-purchase support, on-site training, returns, and warranties.
Meet our Static Control Experts
Will de la Isla
Will has been in the industrial electronics industry since 1990. Will has developing products for key ESD applications, and finding solutions to end user problems in the field. His expertise is in general ESD awareness and guidelines for companies complying to ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards, Access Control, and Data Acquisition.
Since joining Production Automation, Will has supported Electronics Assembly applications for our customers in Mexico.
Leo Price
Leo Price has been an expert in the field of air ionization for over 30 years. He has worked closely with technology companies in Semiconductor, Medical Device, Electronic Assembly, and many other industries to improve yield, and reduce defects.
Leo has consulted on and designed ionization solutions for hundreds of semiconductor process equipment manufacturers, and has worked as an Applications Manager for a leading ionization manufacturer.
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