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ESD/ATEX components
ESD components made of conductive and dissipative high-performance polymers are used to protect people and machines from the consequences of electrostatic discharge. Whether during work with sensitive electronics components, in machines with delicate parts or in potentially explosive environments with a lot of dust or gases - wherever friction can contribute to sparking, a special protection against electrostatic discharge is essential. igus® offers a wide range of wear-resistant components made of anti-static materials which, thanks to the incorporated solid lubricants and their special composition, have an especially long service life and considerably reduce the amount of maintenance work needed.
Conductive components for protection against electrostatic discharges and ATEX
energy supply for ESD and potentially explosive atmospheres
Electrostatic dissipative bearings
special part with ESD specification
ESD plastic
Wear-resistant plastic with electrostatically dissipative specification - ideal for protection against ESD and ATEX
Are igus® products ATEX-certified?
Although the components offered by igus® are components according to the ATEX definition and should therefore fall under the ATEX guideline, they do not have to be certified themselves. According to an expert opinion from TÜV Rheinland, the ESD components offered by igus® do not fall under guideline 2014/34/EU because they themselves have no autonomous function and no ignition source of their own. Accordingly, they cannot be declared as ATEX-compliant. Nevertheless, components made of ESD plastic prevent static charges and the resulting risk of explosion, which helps to obtain ATEX certification for the entire system.
Where are ESD components used?
Devices with sensitive electronics, such as vending machines, are a common field of application for components made of ESD plastic. Even a small discharge can cause major damage, resulting in direct losses for the operator. Another field is the equipping of workplaces that require special ESD protection - for example for the production and maintenance of sensitive electronic components. Laboratory equipment in research facilities and machines in medical technology are also often susceptible to ESD damage, which is why electrostatically dissipative plastic is often used here too, especially if it offers additional hygiene by being lubricant-free. In the semiconductor industry, components made of dissipative materials are used in the automation of PCB assembly, for example.
ESD components play a decisive role in machines used in explosion risk areas and in contact with highly flammable substances with high explosion protection requirements. ESD components from igus® are used, for example, in tank wagons, on deep drilling rigs and in paint shops. Especially in applications with highly flammable gases or large amounts of dust, ESD products contribute to the protection of systems and safety in the workplace.
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