Wiha ESD safe screwdrivers
Contents
- What does ESD stand for? What is an ESD safe screwdriver?
- What material are ESD safe screwdrivers made of?
- What types of ESD safe screwdrivers are there?
- In which areas of application are ESD safe screwdrivers frequently used?
What does ESD stand for? What is an ESD safe screwdriver?
ESD stands for electrostatic discharge, which means "electrostatic discharge". An electrostatic discharge refers to the sudden equalisation of electrostatic voltage between two objects with different charges. This sudden equalisation, also known as voltage breakdown, causes a short, high electric current and can lead to the ignition of flammable substances.
An electrostatic discharge can occur due to a variety of factors, such as friction, separation of materials, electrostatic induction or electric fields. Electrostatic discharge can cause problems, particularly in sensitive environments such as electronics production. This is because there is a risk of destroying electronic components when working on them. This is where the ESD safe screwdriver comes into play. The dissipative tool dissipates electrostatic energy in a controlled and safe manner, protecting electronic components from destruction.
What material are ESD safe screwdrivers made of?
ESD screwdrivers are made from a material that minimises or dissipates electrostatic discharges, such as special plastics or conductive materials. They also often have special handles that enable safe and comfortable handling. Our Wiha ESD safe screwdrivers are manufactured in accordance with the international standard IEC 61340-5 and therefore guarantee maximum protection for electronic components. Wiha ESD screwdrivers have a surface resistance of 106-109 ohms.
What types of ESD safe screwdrivers are there?
The right ESD screwdriver should be selected depending on the type of screwdriving task to be performed.
Wiha PicoFinish® ESD safe presicion screwdrivers are the ideal tool for fine and delicate screwdriving work on electrostatically sensitive components. Thanks to their long, slim handles and the fast-turning zone, the presicion screwdrivers are ideal for precise and sensitive work on sensitive workpieces. The dissipative presicion screwdrivers dissipate electrostatic energy safely and in a controlled manner, thus protecting electronic components from destruction.
Wiha ESD SoftFinish® screwdrivers are the tool of choice for all "normal" screwdriving work. The dissipative screwdrivers are characterised by their ingenious handle size concept. With the long, slim handle sizes, small screws can be screwed in safely and quickly. Large-volume handle sizes are available for screwing in large screws, allowing higher torques to be applied.
In which areas of application are ESD safe screwdrivers frequently used?
ESD safe screwdrivers are used in all areas where sensitive electronic components need to be protected from electrostatic discharge. These areas can be in the electronics industry, medical technology or aerospace, for example.