Jiangsu Textile Research Institute Inc.

Choosing appropriate anti-static gloves can effectively prevent the accumulation and release of static electricity, protect electronic components and equipment, and ensure the safety of operators. Do you know how to choose anti-static gloves? Below is a detailed buying guide to help you find the best product among the many options.

1. Determine the purpose and working environment

The first step in choosing anti-static gloves is to clarify the specific use and working environment:

Electronics manufacturing industry: The electronics manufacturing industry requires gloves with high anti-static properties to prevent static electricity from damaging precision electronic components.

Semiconductor industry: Semiconductor manufacturing processes require gloves that are both dust-free and anti-static to ensure product quality.

Precision instrument manufacturing: The production of precision instruments requires gloves that are both anti-static and can maintain finger flexibility, such as half-finger anti-static gloves, for easy operation.

2. Anti-static performance

Anti-static performance is the key to purchasing anti-static gloves:

Surface resistivity: Choose gloves with a surface resistivity between 10^5 and 10^9 ohms, which is the core indicator of anti-static gloves.

Tribopotential: The tribopotential should be lower than 100V to ensure safety during electrostatic discharge.

Testing and certification: Choose gloves that have passed ISO, IEC and other relevant anti-static standard certifications to ensure that their anti-static performance meets the standards.

3. Material selection

Anti-static gloves are usually made of a blend of conductive fibers and ordinary fibers. Common materials include:

Conductive fibers: such as carbon fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, etc., have good conductive properties.

Basic materials: nylon, polyester, etc., often mixed with conductive fibers to achieve both anti-static performance and comfort.

Coating type: Some gloves are coated with PU or PVC coating on the fingertips or palms to increase slip resistance and wear resistance.

4. Comfort and flexibility

When wearing anti-static gloves for a long time, comfort and flexibility are particularly important:

Glove size: Choose the right size to ensure a comfortable fit and avoid gloves that are too tight or too loose.

Breathability: Gloves with good breathability can improve the comfort of long-term wearing and reduce hand sweat.

Softness and elasticity: Make sure the gloves are soft and elastic, without affecting the flexible operation of the fingers.

5. Durability

Durability is an important factor affecting the service life of gloves:

Wear resistance: Choose gloves with good wear resistance, which are suitable for working environments that require frequent operations and extend the service life of the gloves.

Chemical resistance: In working environments where there is contact with chemicals, choose gloves with chemical resistance to protect the gloves from damage.