Benefits
Using humidity to prevent electrostatic build-up and discharge has many benefits
Improved Efficiency
Materials demonstrate improved manufacturing performance.
Enhanced Safety
Prevents ESD, shocks and ignition hazards.
Protects Electronic Components
Avoids malfunctions and electronic product quality issues.
Reduce Static Buildup and ESD with Humidity Control
Humidity Protects
Low humidity substantially contributes to the accumulation of electrostatic charge and its eventual discharge (spark). Moisture in the environment facilitates the dissipation of electrical charges from surfaces. In dry conditions, insulating materials are more likely to retain these charges, thereby elevating the risk of static build-up. Conversely, increased atmospheric moisture enhances surface conductivity, enabling charges to dissipate more efficiently.
Electronic components are particularly sensitive to electrostatic and subsequent discharges. Humidity control is greatly beneficial in all ESD control program plans for electronic manufacturers. It can also be essential in environments where sensitive electronic devices are being used, such as data centres and medical scanning, to ensure optimum performance and prolong the life of components.
Electronic components are particularly sensitive to electrostatic and subsequent discharges. Humidity control is greatly beneficial in all ESD control program plans for electronic manufacturers. It can also be essential in environments where sensitive electronic devices are being used, such as data centres and medical scanning, to ensure optimum performance and prolong the life of components.
Optimal Humidity Improves Productivity
Electrostatic build-up in manufacturing can greatly reduce efficiency. Materials can stick together or not position as they should on a production line. When surfaces need to be kept clean and hygienic, static can cause dust to be attracted to a material, resulting in contamination.
In environments with high heat gain or enhanced friction from conveying, static problems will become much worse. This can lead to machine downtime, reduced quality, increased waste and ultimately impact profitability.
An increase in static issues during the winter is a indicator that low humidity is a cause. Indoor humidity drops in colder weather. Investment in humidification can help maintain consistently high production no matter what the season.
In environments with high heat gain or enhanced friction from conveying, static problems will become much worse. This can lead to machine downtime, reduced quality, increased waste and ultimately impact profitability.
An increase in static issues during the winter is a indicator that low humidity is a cause. Indoor humidity drops in colder weather. Investment in humidification can help maintain consistently high production no matter what the season.
Preventing Static Shocks
Electrostatic discharge and static shocks can be annoying in our daily lives, but it can be a serious health and safety risk in some manufacturing sectors. Massive charges can build-up in bodies such as wind turbine blades or plane fuselages during production. Uncontrolled discharge can harm people, cause accidents or even be life-threatening to susceptible individuals fitted with medical devices, such as pacemakers.
Even when a discharge does not cause any significant harm directly, a sudden shock can create a safety risk for anyone operating close to dangerous processes or heavy machinery. In areas with highly combustible materials, any risk of ESD must be mitigated.
Humidification is a holistic solution for ESD control across large production halls, where more localised solutions may be unpractical.
Even when a discharge does not cause any significant harm directly, a sudden shock can create a safety risk for anyone operating close to dangerous processes or heavy machinery. In areas with highly combustible materials, any risk of ESD must be mitigated.
Humidification is a holistic solution for ESD control across large production halls, where more localised solutions may be unpractical.
Reducing Static Buildup and ESD is Beneficial in Many Industries and Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does humidity reduce static?
Why does humidity reduce static?
Is humidity control required when anti-static devices are used?
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