How to Choose Ionizing Fans for Electronics Factories
Any factory involved in anti-static work will have some understanding of ionizing fans, as their excellent anti-static performance easily wins favor. Today, ionizing fans have become one of the most ideal tools for anti-static purposes on production lines and workbenches.
Ionizing fans come in many types, including desktop and wall-mounted models, offering a wide range of options and flexibility. Different models can automatically adjust the airflow direction and receiving surface. As is well known, ionizing fans generate a large amount of airflow carrying positive and negative charges to neutralize the charge on objects. When the object's surface carries a negative charge, it absorbs the positive charge in the airflow; conversely, when the object's surface carries a positive charge, it absorbs the negative charge in the airflow to eliminate static electricity. However, the market is complex, and many people don't know how to distinguish between good and bad ionizing fans. Below, we'll teach you how to identify a good ionizing fan.
First, it's important to understand that ion fans primarily function as voltage balancers. While they can generate static electricity, they can also create a voltage that poses a risk to objects. If this voltage doesn't exceed the anti-static capability of the static-sensitive device, it's safe. The static electricity on the charged object is insufficient to neutralize the static electricity generated by the ion fan. This balance is achieved when the positive and negative ions produced by the ion fan reach equilibrium. Conversely, when both positive and negative ions act on an object simultaneously, the object will not have static electricity. However, this voltage is definitely not 0V; there should be a value lower than the balance voltage. Within an acceptable range, it's safe. Therefore, the balance voltage is a crucial factor when choosing an ion fan.
Therefore, when purchasing an ion fan, anti-static performance is the deciding factor. Whether it's a wall-mounted or tabletop unit, it must meet the principle of voltage balance described above. Additionally, when purchasing, pay attention to the manufacturer's reputation and after-sales service. Our company has been in the anti-static industry for 15 years and has long provided anti-static products and technical support to large international companies such as Motorola and Samsung. Strong partnerships make us a trustworthy partner!