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Photo: An anti-static car strip. Look closely and you'll see a zig-zag of copper wire running across the surface. This is what supposedly carries the static electricity to the ground. In practice, although rubber is an insulator, car tires do conduct electricity to a certain extent, making devices like this entirely redundant. You can see an alternative (and somewhat clearer) photo on Wikimedia Commons.
insulated conductors are rubbed, such as when you rub a balloon repeatedly on your clothing. You'll ANSI/ESD standard S8.1-2007 is most commonly seen on applications related to electronics. Several variations consist of a triangle with a reaching hand depicted inside of it using negative space. in pipes that carry flammable chemicals, but it can also be a nuisance in ventilation or cleaning pipes where Evaluation of Wireless Wrist Straps". ESD Journal, Fowler Associates, Inc. Fowler Associates, Inc. October 27, 2005 . Retrieved July 28, 2018.Cool Experiments on Static Electricity by Baby Professor. Speedy Publishing, 2017. A good book for parents to work through with younger children. Ages 6–9. US Patent 4,214,035: Antistatic coated polyester film by John M. Heberger, American Hoechst Corporation. Issued July 22, 1980. However, your comment that the computer must be plugged in for grounding to the case to work is fundamentally incorrect. Grounding to the case works because the electrical potential between you and the motherboard is equalized via the case. Having the computer plugged in does nothing except create a risk that the computer is powered on without you knowing it. Antistatic garments or antistatic clothing can be used to prevent damage to electrical components or to prevent fires and explosions when working with flammable liquids and gases. [ citation needed] Anti-static pipes avoid static buildup either with conducting additives added to the plastic or a coil (or line) of highly conducting wire
Pipelines and hoses are another place where static electricity can cause problems. Static is a particular concern US Patent and Trademark Office from US Patent 3,383,559: Antistatic footwear by Karl Oesterheld, May 14, 1968. normally anything to worry about, but it can be a problem if you're working in an office with sensitive electronic or computing equipment. Charging About: The Story of Electricity by Jacqui Bailey and Matthew Lilly. Bloomsbury, 2004. A picture-book-style history, broadly suitable for ages 5–10. a b Robinson, Kelly (2009-12-01). "How Static Bars Work". Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER . Retrieved 2017-07-02.Some wrist straps are "wireless" or "dissipative", and claim to protect against ESD without needing a ground wire, typically by air ionization or corona discharge. These are widely regarded as ineffective, [12] [13] if not fraudulent, and examples have been tested and shown not to work. [14] [15] Professional ESD standards all require wired wrist straps. [12] See also [ edit ] Various symbols can be found on products, indicating that the product is electrostatically sensitive, as with sensitive electrical components, or that it offers antistatic protection, as with antistatic bags. An ionizing bar, sometimes referred to as a static bar, is a type of industrial equipment used for removing static electricity from a production line to dissipate static cling and other such phenomena that would disrupt the line. It is important in the manufacturing and printing industries, although it can be used in other applications as well. [6] [7] US Patent 3,639,807: Low-static carpet by Thomas B Mccune, Hudson Wire Co. Issued February 1, 1972. A typical anti-static carpet made from a mixture of conducting and non-conducting yarn.
Our ground wire is also helpful in reducing the noise produced by wireless phones and improving the quality of radio, sound, and TV monitors. It's a versatile solution that can improve the overall driving experience for everyone in the car. Woodford, Chris (14 March 2009). "How do anti-static products work? - Explain that Stuff". www.explainthatstuff.com . Retrieved 2016-01-20. also called electric current), which is electricity that moves from one place to another along a definite The MIZTER antistatic strap is durable and easy to install under the body of your car simply by tightening one bolt.
which rubbing achieves very effectively). You can read a full explanation in our article about static electricity.