Have you ever touched another person’s skin and felt a spark or “shock” pass through your hand? This is what we call electrostatic discharge, or “ESD” for short, meaning the release of static energy that builds up in our bodies. The small electrical impulse you feel during electrostatic discharge is actually around 3,500 V of static energy being released. This is why it is recommended to wear ESD protective gloves when working with ESD-sensitive devices or components, such as PC components or during smartphone repair.
Antistatic gloves help protect both electronic products and personnel against potential hazards related to static damage. These gloves are also referred to as ESD gloves and are ideal for use in cleanrooms (microelectronics) and in the electronics manufacturing industry. Antistatic gloves are widely used in low-humidity environments and in areas with high sensitivity to particles. They are most commonly used during the handling and assembly of electronic devices, because static charges can destroy sensitive electronic parts. REECO is a leading supplier and manufacturer of antistatic gloves in Poland. Explore our full range of antistatic gloves and other ESD protection solutions today.
How do antistatic gloves work?
The main purpose of antistatic gloves is to protect ESD-sensitive electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, which are vulnerable to damage caused by electrostatic discharge. ESD gloves should be either dissipative or conductive. They should dissipate electrostatic charges or conduct them away from the operator. To achieve this, these gloves contain a blend of soft synthetic fibres and conductive materials. As a result, they provide better ESD protection by conducting current more effectively, which helps prevent the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Although antistatic gloves can reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge, they are not grounded in the same way as other antistatic products, such as ESD mats. For this reason, a grounding wrist strap should always be used as additional protection against electrostatic discharge.
REECO ESD gloves are affordable, durable, and made to a high quality standard. They are specifically designed for handling sensitive films, electronic components, printed circuit boards, and precision tools. These gloves are widely used in optics, aerospace engineering, electronics, telecommunications, as well as in the petrochemical industry. In terms of durability, REECO gloves do not negatively affect the employee’s dexterity or manual precision, and their materials are designed to limit and reduce the accumulation of electrostatic charges. Our antistatic gloves are completely dust-free and can be used both together with antistatic wrist straps and separately, although wearing both together is recommended, especially in cleanroom environments.
