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Anti-Static Brushes

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Materials for Anti-Static Brushes

Our anti-static brushes are made from low charging materials and natural materials that are near neutral on the triboelectric chart. These anti static brushes neither give nor take electrons and, therefore, remain essentially electrically neutral. There can, however, be a slight charge created. In extreme voltage sensitive applications, these anti-static brushes should be used only in a liquid environment.

Static charge (electricity) is a fairly simple, but often misunderstood event. Briefly stated, a static charge is generated between materials through friction, pressure or separation of two materials. This process is called the Triboelectric Effect [tribo means rubbing]. A material that inhibits the generation of static charges is classified as antistatic. Antistatic materials used to make brushes include Wood, Hog Bristle, Horse Hair and Goat Hair. These materials can be used in ESD sensitive areas as long as the brush remains in a liquid environment. In a dry environment, only conductive or dissipative materials should be used in ESD safe areas.

Applications for Anti-Static Brushes

Anti static brushes or ESD (Electro Static Discharge) brushes provide manufacturers of electronics and static charge sensitive products the tools for cleaning and manufacturing that do not create static charges. A variety of custom anti-static brushes have been assembled over the years to meet the variety of needs associated with ESD buildup. Gordon Brush offers conductive, static dissipative, anti static or insulative brushes to fit your particular need. See the information piece on Static Electricity and ESD to determine which type of brush is best for your application.

For any other specific brushes you may need, further scan this Web site or call us at 1-800-950-7950 or 1-323-724-7777. If you know you need a custom anti static brush, complete the ESD/Cleanroom Brush Design Sheet and fax it back to us. Gordon Brush will get back to you within 24 hours with a quotation. Contact us to learn more about our anti static brushes!