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Brushes & Static Electricity

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Gordon's ESD brush line consists of conductive, static dissipative, low charging (anti-static) and insulative brushes. The ESD brush has developed over time to meet the specific needs for the electronics industry as well as industries where static electric buildup or charges are detrimental to the manufacturing process. The ESD brush line has been expanded to formally include cleanroom applications.

Each category of the esd brush is designed based on the elements you are working with, and the corresponding brush characteristics needed to perform the task at hand. Cleanroom brushes are all heat tolerant and therefore autoclavable. See the following pages beginning with About ESD Brushes for detailed information on static electricity, its effects and how ESD brushes can solve static buildup problems.

ESD (Electro Static Discharge) brushes provide manufacturers of electronics and static sensitive products the tools for cleaning and manufacturing that do not create static charges. A variety of brushes have been assembled over the years to meet the variety of needs associated low charging (anti- static). Gordon Brush offers Conductive, Static Dissipative, 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.

ESD Brushes and Static Electricity

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 low charging (anti-static). Low charging 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.

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