Some suggestions on wearing anti-static heel straps
ESD anti-static heel straps are one of the protective measures used in workshops in electronics and other industries. It consists of conductive rubber, Velcro and conductive webbing. It is mainly used to introduce the static charge accumulated and generated by the human body into the earth. It plays an anti-static role, and its grounding resistance is about 10^6Ω. Regarding the wear of the anti-static heel straps, the editor here can provide you with some suggestions.
When using anti-static foot straps, you should wear them on both feet at the same time to increase the possibility of the anti-static hamstrings coming into contact with the ground, thereby reducing static electricity harm to the human body! Also, anti-static hamstring straps must be used on an anti-static floor or ground where the system is grounded! In some situations where mobility is required, the grounding function of an anti-static wrist strap or foot loop can replace the same grounding wrist strap, and the ground pin loop is more economical than conductive shoes. And the place where the anti-static foot ring is used must be an anti-static floor or a ground with a complete grounding system, and the anti-static table mat should be placed on the ground as much as possible so that the electricity generated by the static human body can pass through the anti-static foot ring, preventing Static pad and ground wire dielectric ground. In some places with higher requirements, you need to use anti-static shoes and anti-static anklets at the same time, and try not to wear chemical fiber socks and other clothing.
The principle is that the Thai static electricity generated by placing the conductive foot ring in the body is discharged through the grounding foot ring, anti-static mat, and grounding wire. The anti-static foot ring must be grounded before it can truly come into contact with the skin. And in order to ensure the continuous grounding of the anklets and floor mats, users need to wear the wristbands on their feet to prevent static electricity from being generated and protect them from vulnerability when walking.
All in all, esd heel straps are an additional layer of protection for anti-static measures in the workshop, which can release the accumulated electrostatic charge generated by the human body to the earth to a greater extent, thus protecting products and the human body from the effects of static electricity.