What is the First Step in Solving a Static Problem?
The first step is to measure the static electricity in your process
Before selecting any static control equipment, you need to understand:
Where the static charge is being generated.
When it is being generated during the process.
How much static charge is present.
Without measuring the static, it is difficult to identify the root cause of the problem or choose the most effective solution. Static can change as materials, line speeds, humidity or production conditions change, so measurement provides the information needed to develop the correct control strategy.
Once you understand where, when and how much static charge is being generated, you can select the most appropriate control strategy and verify that it is working effectively. Measuring static removes the guesswork and helps ensure the right solution is chosen.
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...
