How to wear non-woven ESD shoe covers correctly
The following are the operating specifications and precautions for wearing non-woven conductive shoe covers correctly, which are organized based on the needs of industrial and civilian scenarios:
1. Wearing steps
Preparation
Check whether the conductive belt of the shoe cover is intact and unbroken, and ensure that there is no dirt at the bottom blocking the conductive area.
If you need to touch ESD sensitive components (such as electronic workshops), you need to wear an anti-static wristband and ground it in advance.
Industrial scenario: You need to operate on an anti-static floor and use it with anti-static clothing.
Wearing operation
Stretching the shoe cover: Use both hands to open the elastic edge of the shoe cover, align your toes with the front end of the shoe cover, and gradually put it in until it covers the entire shoe surface.
Fixed wrapping: Make sure that the edge of the shoe cover wraps the upper of the shoe, and the conductive strip (usually located at the arch of the foot) is completely in contact with the ground.
Trouser leg treatment: In an industrial environment, the anti-static clothing trouser leg needs to be tucked into the shoe cover to avoid exposure and pollution.
Check after wearing
Walk to test the fit of the ground and confirm that the conductive strip is not raised or suspended.
In civil scenarios, check whether the anti-slip pattern is effective to avoid slipping on smooth surfaces.
2. Key points
⚠️ Prohibited operations
Do not wear insulating wool socks, thick insoles or insulating shoes at the same time, otherwise the static electricity conduction path will be blocked.
Conductive shoe covers cannot directly contact the skin (such as when wearing sandals), which may cause grounding failure.
⚠️ Scenario restrictions
Industrial anti-static : Only applicable to visitors and other personnel who do not directly operate sensitive components; operators must wear professional anti-static shoes + wrist straps.
Floor requirements : Non-anti-static floors (such as ordinary tiles) cannot effectively conduct static electricity.
⚠️ Maintenance requirements
Clean the conductive belt at the bottom of the shoe cover before reuse to prevent dust from affecting conductivity.
Replace the conductive belt immediately if it is found to be worn or broken.
3. Recommendations for use in different scenarios
Scenario Usage requirements
Electronic cleanroom Equipped with anti-static clothing + anti-static floor, only for temporary visitors
Home cleaning Choose a thickened anti-slip bottom (such as 35g/㎡ non-woven fabric), no grounding protection required
Hospital/laboratory Make sure that the shoe cover completely covers the shoe surface to prevent dust from falling off
Note : If long-term contact with sensitive devices is required in industrial scenarios, it is recommended to use an anti-static shoe + wrist strap combination instead. Conductive shoe covers do not provide enough protection.