Static is an electrical imbalance on the surface of a material which can interact with surrounding materials. This imbalance occurs when an atom (or molecule) gains or loses...

The main causes of static electricity are: Contact and separation between two materials (including friction, travelling over rollers, etc) Rapid heat change (e.g. material going through an oven)...

There are four main problem areas, each of which is explored in more detail below: Electrostatic Attraction and Repulsion Fire Risk – EX Areas Shocks to Operators Electrostatic...