Re: Who makes (or who sells) anti-static chairs or stools?

Apr 01, 2004 1 Replies

"SQLit" wrote in news:w%Iac.77552$Bg.11166@fed1read03:



>>
>> Looking for a source for office-style chairs that are anti-static.
>>
>> Looking for the type of chair you'd find in an office environment
>> (padded, mid to high-back, rocking, swivel, height-adjustable, with
>> or without arm rests, 5-legs, on rollers, etc). Plus a few chairs
>> (sort-of like steno chairs, no arm rests, a little higher for
>> electronic assembly and repair).
>>
>> Pretty much all sources for office furniture are ignorant when it
>> comes to anti-static chairs. You would think that in cold climates
>> where office spaces are not humidified (and are carpeted) that
>> anti-static chairs would be easier to find.
>>
>> So, does anyone know who (in US/Canada) makes or sells such chairs?
>>
>> (please post any replies here and don't try to e-mail answers to me
>> since that's not a real e-mail address).
>>
>> Thanx.
>
> A one half solution of Downey fabric softener and distilled water
> sprayed lightly on the carpet will go a long way.

Except there's no way to know the day-day conductivity of that method(it's too inconsistent)


Jensen Tools sells grounding wrist straps and floor mats which might
> be a better way to go than a chair...

Which have to use heel or toe straps or anti-static shoes. I'm not any expert on this,but IMO,a wrist strap is sufficient,if maintained,checked daily,and used properly.

Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net

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has "ESD" chair & stool (model CP571134 and CP185673) at $135 & $178 each. Uses conductive material with less than 1 Mohm resistance & even has a drag chain !!!

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