8200 Series 3 Layer Mats These dissipative vinyl mats have been designed with a 3-layer construction that provides great electrical properties. These mats come with a wrist strap grounding system and fasteners and are designed to help prevent damage to ESD sensitive items and assemblies from electrostatic discharge. Features and Benefits: First layer – durable static dissipative vinyl, which has sufficiently low resistance to discharge static-laden conductors, yet will help prevent the shorting of pins on the backs of printed circuit boards laid on the mat
Middle layer – highly conductive metal scrim (moves the charge from the surface to ground)
Bottom layer – durable, non-skid dissipative foam
Compatible with constant monitors Typical Applications Anti-static matting should be laid out in the workshops or advanced laboratories for microelectronic industries such as electronic semi-conduct devices, electronic computers, electronic communication equipment and integrated circuits. Why is it important to be ESD safe?

ESD safe mats help to create an ESD protected area (EPA). This is a defined space where all surfaces, objects, people and ESD Sensitive Devices (ESDs) are kept at the same electrical potential. This is achieved by using anti-static materials such as rubber. The mats can be used on your worktop bench or the floor. You can also use ESD safe gloves and ESD safe footwear to ensure optimum personal grounding and protection. It's important to create an EPA because electrostatic discharge can cause safety issues and damage your electrical components.