An ESD bench prevents Electro Static Discharge, making it ideal for industries dealing with electrical components to create an ESD-protected area. An ESD workbench, also known as an anti-static workbench, is suitable for work with electrical components and industrial applications. ESD workbenches are particularly popular in the electronics industry. Moreover, it is an ideal engineering workbench for tasks such as repairing and assembly lines. The key benefit to an electrical workbench is to help prevent ESD events from occurring.
What is ESD Protection?
ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects. ESD events can cause latent defects in electrical components, such as power supplies. This could cause them to malfunction at any time. Therefore, it is important to protect these sensitive electrically charged components during manufacturing. For example, a technician walking to and from their soldering station can create enough static electricity to cause an ESD event and its damage.
A grounded work area, or Electrostatic Discharge Protected Area (EPA), is a straightforward and effective way to prevent this occurrence. An EPA could be the size of a whole work site, department or a single workbench station. As a discharge as low as 10 Volts can cause damage to equipment such as circuits, sensors, microchips, circuit boards and much more. An ESD protected area can be further improved with the right ESD accessories, such as earth/ground leads, circuit breakers, earth/ground plugs and much more.
Benefits of an ESD bench
An ESD bench offers many benefits in the workplace, allowing safe work without the risk of damage and costly repairs. Learn more about our ESD Workbenches benefits in our blog here .
ESD Protection:The Workbenches protect both operators and any damage to componets employee's are working on. This reduces order issues and operator working conditions.
Cost-Effective: These benches can minimise costly damage with component replacements, damage, and more.
Improved Productivity: Operator's can feel confident in their work, knowing they are in a safe and protected ESD zone. This improves workflow and helps meet deadlines.
Build your own:Many of our workbenches can be built to your requirements with ESD essentials available, to create your bench to your specific needs. We also offer kit options available.
Compliance: Many of our workbenches can be built to your requirements with ESD essentials available, to create your bench to your specific needs. We also offer kit options available.Ensure your ESD Workstation is compliant to industry standards, audits and inspections with a controlled and tested workspace.
Our high-quality ESD benches are cost-effective and affordable for every budget. From our kit options to fully customisable specialist benches, we have something for every environment. Also the perfect upgrade from a regular workbench to improve your workflow in the electronics industry.
Types of ESD Workbenches
Our ESD Workbenches are available in 3 leg options, including our most standard Square Tube and Cantilever.
Both types of our workbenches are manufactured in the same factory in the West Midlands, UK. Our range of electronics workbenches is built from the same quality steel. Both have a durable powder-coated finish in light grey to complete the process. Deciding between square tube or cantilever is a personal preference of what your employees prefer and their comfort.
Another option is our ESD Height-Adjustable option, built to cater for many different operator heights. It has the same amazing features of our regular ESD benches, but features a rotary hand crank to easily alter the height depending on standing and sitting tasks. In just a few seconds, the height can be set, which is perfect for benches used by multiple staff members.
The Height-Adjustable bench improves ergonomics, allowing workers to have a bench that can be moved to the most comfortable position, improving efficiency. Moreover, it is an ideal choice for shift work and essential in the electrical industries.
Square Tube Workbenches
The Square Tube industrial ESD workbench is built with a box-section steel. The square leg frames and support channels give this bench the rigidity it requires. The support channels prevent the bench from what we call ‘parallelograming’, which is sideways movement in the legs for a sturdy workbench.
Cantilever Workbenches
The Cantilever style is more desirable if your workers are sat throughout the day or move along the bench in collaborative work. The cantilever leg frame features square tube support legs at the rear of the workbench for durability. This then meets a longer foot that runs parallel to the worktop. The design frees up space underneath the bench. Leaving the user much more leg room in comparison to the standard Square Tube bench.
Which ESD worktop? Lamstat vs Neostat
Our ESD benches are available with static dissipative worktops. This includes Lamstat and Neostat, to make them suitable for electrical work. The main thing to consider when choosing a worktop is the ohmage you require and what parts you will be using regularly.
Lamstat Worktops
Lamstat is a plastic laminate static dissipative surface with a resistance of 106 – 108 ohms. An ideal work surface for working with heat, for instance, soldering, and chemicals. For instance, the Lamstat is our recommendation if you are soldering or using chemicals.
Key Features:
8mm Thick plastic laminate worktop (overall worktop is 20mm thick with core)
Resistant to heat, molten solder, oil pot test 20 minutes at 180 degrees and cigarette tests
Abrasion & scratch resistance Level 3 Class H to EN438
Leakage Resistance: is 106 – 108 ohms conforming to BS IEC 61340-5-1
Chemical Resistance: resistant to organic solvents, weak acids, alkaline, petrol and oil
Meets the requirements of EN438 Regulations
Neostat Worktops
Neostat is a rubber dual-layer surface with a resistance of 105 – 107 ohms. The top layer is dissipative, whilst the bottom layer is conductive. This creates the safe path to ground. However, the Neostat has a synthetic rubber surface. This can help prevent small parts from moving on the work surface to give more control and accuracy.
Key Features:
Synthetic rubber-based sheet cover for worktop (overall worktop is 20mm thick)
Surface has a lightly embossed texture to eliminate glare
Highly resilient to heat, hot solder and flux resistant
Leakage Resistance: is 106 – 108 ohms
Light reflection: 29%
Complies to BS EN 61340-5-1:2001 – Protection of Electric Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena
Customise your ESD Workstation
With the best selection of anti-static accessories on offer... now is the moment to secure ESD protection by building your perfect ESD workstation. Accessories such as our Earth/Ground Leads are essential items for user safety. The leads will prevent ESD events by creating a safe path to the floor. Whereas the RCD Circuit Breakers prevent serious harm caused by ongoing electrical shocks. We recommend reading up our ESD bench accessories when purchasing!
Our ESD Extension Benches are a great way to add a safe work surface. Furthermore, the extension benches can also include a cupboard and drawers for extra storage. Lastly, ESD matting is important to prevent electrical shocks when working on high-voltage equipment or switchboards.
Pre-built ESD Kit Options
Our pre-built ESD options are available in 3 different kits to suit a range of budgets, whilst saving you time and money with workbenches offering up to 25% off kits. These kits feature a range of add-on ESD essentials to give you the perfect set-up for your tasks. They feature a range of above and below bench accessories, available in many width options to suit every space.
Our Anti-Static Workbench Kits are available with 5 working day delivery and a choice of square tube or cantilever leg frames. If you need information or advice, don't hesitate to speak to our team of experts.
Got a large project? Let’s work together…
If you require more information or would like our recommendation, then we are always on hand to help. Moreover, if you have a large order, we have a range of extra services that may be of interest to you.
Furthermore, if you are ordering 4+ ESD workbenches or accessories, we offer very competitive price breaks. This can help you cut costs and secure the best possible deal, making it ideal if you’re working with a strict budget you need to follow. It’s simple to learn more. Please contact via Livechat or give us a call on 0333 271 7898. Our sales team will be there to assist and provide a no-obligation free quote.
Furthermore, if you are planning a large workshop or production line we offer a free site survey. One of our experienced team will visit to help and advise on your areas. We offer our customers drawings, bespoke requirements and a CAD Design service.
And finally, we offer an installation service for an extra charge. The installation service takes the worry of delivery and building. Our installation team will deliver and install according to your requirements. Once installation is complete, your workshop will be fully assembled and running seamlessly.
Ensure safe discharge of static electricity
Purchase Kit as shown via Image
Purchase Kit as shown in image
Purchase Kit as shown in image
Ensure safe discharge of static electricity
Purchase Kit as shown via Image
Purchase Kit as shown via Image
Purchase Kit as shown via Image
Ensure safe discharge of static electricity
Various accessories available
Choice of 2 worktops
