{"id":7975,"date":"2022-11-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/?p=7975"},"modified":"2022-11-22T09:11:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T09:11:21","slug":"what-is-esd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/22\/what-is-esd\/","title":{"rendered":"What is ESD?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-esd-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"What is ESD?\" class=\"wp-image-7992\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#7335a9\"><strong>What is ESD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5b5b5b;font-size:18px\">ESD stands for Electrostatic discharge and it can occur when two surfaces come into contact and create friction with each other. <br>Examples of this in everyday life include : after tumble drying clothes or walking on a carpet then touching a metal door-handle. One surface becomes positively charged and the other surface becomes negatively charged causing an imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#7335a9\">Why is managing ESD important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">ESD can cause a real problem in manufacturing or industrial environments and should be avoided at all costs.<br>The small lightning bolts of \u2018ESD\u2019 can cause irreversible damage to electronic circuitry that can be found in many workplaces.<br>The damage caused by ESD can cost manufacturing and industrial industries millions in repairs and replacements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><br><br>So it really is vital that your workplace controls ESD to reduce and limit these events from happening.<br><br><strong>ESD can cause:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7335a9;font-size:18px\"><li>Higher costs<\/li><li>Lower quality<\/li><li>Reduced customer satisfaction<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#7335a9\">Types of ESD damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5b5b5b;font-size:18px\">Damage occurs when ESD is not controlled effectively in the workplace and can be classified as either a Catastrophic failure or Latent defect.<br><br><strong>Catastrophic<\/strong> &#8211; This is permanent damage to an electronic device after ESD exposure. It could have caused a metal melt, oxide breakdown or junction failure, and no longer works.<br><br><strong>Latent<\/strong> &#8211; It can be harder to spot a latent device. The device may continue to work but does not perform to its full potential due to the effects of ESD. It can significantly shorten the lifespan of the device, and it can be very costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#0071a1;grid-template-columns:auto 31%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plasma-g4c23d7c87_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Electricity\" class=\"wp-image-7990 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plasma-g4c23d7c87_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plasma-g4c23d7c87_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plasma-g4c23d7c87_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plasma-g4c23d7c87_1920.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#7335a9\">How can you prevent ESD?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">&nbsp;It&#8217;s vital to invest in ESD protection. By ensuring you have the essential EPA equipment, you can prevent the risk of static discharge from damaging components and entering your EPA equipment. This can include the following:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5b5b5b;grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-55-1024x893.jpg\" alt=\"ESD workbench\" class=\"wp-image-7989 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-55-1024x893.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-55-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-55-768x670.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-55.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><br><strong>ESD WORKBENCHES<\/strong><br><br>A robust steel workbench featuring an anti-static work top to stop static events from occurring. Worktops include:<br><strong>Neostat<\/strong> &#8211; a dual layer worktop with a dissipative top layer and conductive bottom layer. <br><strong>Lamstat<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Made of plastic laminate which is durable and resistant to heat and chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5b5b5b;grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-1024x1016.jpg\" alt=\"ESD wrist strap\" class=\"wp-image-7988 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-1024x1016.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-768x762.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-73.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>MATS &amp; FLOORING<\/strong><br><br>ESD mats dissipate charge through a top layer, travelling through the conductive layer, and then the stud to Earth. They are hard-wearing and easy to clean, perfect for frequent use in the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5b5b5b;grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-1017x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ESD wrist strap\" class=\"wp-image-7987 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-1017x1024.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-768x773.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SQUARE-TUBE-ESD-32.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>WRIST STRAPS<\/strong><br><br>Charge is safely carried away from the person and discharged safely into the ground. A hazardous charge can not occur as all objects are safely grounded.<br>This ensures a person sitting on a chair that is not static safe, is also grounded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#7335a9\">QMP&#8217;s ESD Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Our range of Anti Static Benches provides protection to the user when working on electric items at a workbench. We have a wide choice so you can be sure to find the right bench for your workplace. These include Square Tube, Cantilever and the Premium Height Adjustable workbenches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 46%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Square-Tube-ESD-Workbench-With-Extention-Bench-Accessories-1024x896.jpg\" alt=\"Square tube ESD workbench\" class=\"wp-image-7996 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Square-Tube-ESD-Workbench-With-Extention-Bench-Accessories-1024x896.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Square-Tube-ESD-Workbench-With-Extention-Bench-Accessories-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Square-Tube-ESD-Workbench-With-Extention-Bench-Accessories-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Square-Tube-ESD-Workbench-With-Extention-Bench-Accessories.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Square Tube &amp; Cantilever Workbenches<\/strong><br><br>Both bench ranges are perfect for use within the electronic industry and are available in various sizes.  We also feature a range of anti-static bench accessories including ESD back panels, service ducts, wrists straps, anti-static floor mats and circuit breakers. <br>The below storage cabinet accessories are securely lockable and the choices are a single drawer, triple drawer unit and storage cupboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/square-tube-esd-workbenches.html\" style=\"background-color:#7335a9\">CHECK OUT OUR PRODUCTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-34-1-1-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"Cantilever ESD workbench\" class=\"wp-image-7986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-34-1-1-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-34-1-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-34-1-1-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cantilever-ESD-34-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 44%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BENCHES-45-887x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Premium height adjustable workbench\" class=\"wp-image-7997 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BENCHES-45-887x1024.jpg 887w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BENCHES-45-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BENCHES-45-768x886.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BENCHES-45.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Premium Height Adjustable Workbenches<\/strong><br><br>These are perfect for use as a sit or stand workstation or a shared desk with employees at different heights. They are available with a Neostat or Lamstat worktop and feature a range of accessories to suit. The height adjustable feature is easy to use with a manual crank handle located on the bench framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/premium-height-adjustable-esd-workbenches.html\" style=\"background-color:#7335a9\">CHECK OUT OUR PRODUCTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#7335a9\"><strong>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS<\/strong><br>If you need any assistance feel free to get in touch with our friendly sales team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/products\" style=\"background-color:#7335a9\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1c75bc;font-size:14px\">Anti Static Benches <br>for the 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ESD stands for Electrostatic discharge and it can occur when two surfaces come into contact and create friction with each other. Examples of this in everyday life include : after tumble drying clothes or walking on a carpet then touching a metal door-handle. One surface becomes positively charged and the other surface becomes negatively charged causing an imbalance. Why is managing ESD important? 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