24 Feb
2013
24 Feb
'13
2:56 p.m.
I fear the dreaded static-electricity from plastic
materials draped
over these machines, firstly is the fear warranted (given the static
is "outside"/external to the machine; I'm guessing the discharge is
traveling via grounded chassis etc.)? secondly, would plain cotton
drop-cloths be preferable as dust protection (and no static)?
Plain cotton is not too bad ESD-wise, as long as there is a little
moisture in the room for it to soak up. Not so with various
synthetics.
Real ESD safe fabric is kind of pricey.
--
Will