Gerbig Engineering installs electrostatic discharge control measurement system
Gerbig Engineering, a US specialist in the design and construction of cleanrooms, has installed high precision test equipment to allow detailed analysis of the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) properties of materials and systems.
The Ohm-StatTM RT-1000 Megohmmeter measures surface resistivity using parallel electrodes and concentric rings. It also tests resistance to ground (RTG), resistance between two points (RTT) and volume resistance using two 5lb 2.5in disc probes. In addition, it measures humidity and temperature during the resistivity testing. The device can test each sleeve of a garment for continuity in addition to performing dissipative seating tests.
The system conforms to ANSI/EOS/ESD (S4,S7.1,S12,S2.1), ASTM-F150 and NFPA 99A standards.
The Ohm-StatTM RT-1000 Megohmmeter provides resistance-testing of materials such as floor finishes, floor mats, table mats, conductive floor tiles, work surfaces, paints, bags, wrist straps, common point ground cords, footwear, packaging materials, clothing, and ESD chairs in static controlled areas.
‘The addition of this instrument adds to Gerbig Engineering’s considerable testing expertise,’ said Fred Gerbig, president of Gerbig Engineering. ‘Robust, thoroughly documented testing of critical systems used in cleanrooms is one of our key strengths as a company.’ Gerbig Engineering is based in Burnsville, Minnesota.