ESD safe mats are designed to help prevent damage to sensitive items and assemblies from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). These mats from RS PRO are a must-have for any EPA (ESD protected area) cleanroom as the mats drain static charge, ground the electronic item, and protect surfaces from wear.

The ESD-safe mats are made from anti-static neoprene rubber that offers solder iron resistance. Black in colour, they have an embossed surfaced texture and low reflectivity to reduce strain on the eyes. These mats are easy to clean. They conform to IEC 61340-2-3 and IEC 61340-4-1, which are the recognised international standards for EPAs.

Anti-static mats are commonly used on benches and floors of workshops or advanced laboratories for microelectronic industries such as electronic semiconductor devices, electronic computers, and integrated circuits, for the protection of personnel and equipment.

• RS PRO Electrostatic Discharge Safe (ESD-Safe) bench mat
• Made from neoprene rubber for solder iron resistance
• Thickness of 2 mm
• Length of 1.2 m
• Width of 600 mm
• Surface resistance of 3.3 x 108 Ω
• Conform to IEC 61340-2-3 and IEC 61340-4-1, the recognised international standards for EPAs

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Why is it important to be ESD safe?

ESD safe mats help to create an ESD protected area (EPA). This is a defined space where all surfaces, objects, people and ESD Sensitive Devices (ESDs) are kept at the same electrical potential. This is achieved by using anti-static materials such as rubber. The mats can be used on your worktop bench or the floor. You can also use ESD safe gloves and ESD safe footwear to ensure optimum personal grounding and protection. It's important to create an EPA because electrostatic discharge can cause safety issues and damage your electrical components.