Anti-static gloves size L, 1 pair, seven megohms, not chemically treated - Kinetronics ASG-L

A glove that only drains the charge leaves the dust where it is. The ASG-L does both in one movement, taking the static charge away and lifting dust and dirt off the workpiece while you handle it. Behind that is a fabric of soft microfibre and woven-in conductive fibres with a specific resistance of seven megohms. The manufacturer gives a reason for that value: it combines good conductivity with enough of a safety margin to avoid an unintended discharge, and the particular construction keeps excessive conductivity from producing an arc. Order number and price are for one pair in size Large.

Benefits

• Two effects in a single grip, charge drains away and the surface is cleared of dust and dirt at the same time
• Seven megohms specific resistance, the manufacturer's compromise between conductivity and safety margin, so that too much conductivity never leads to arcing
• Protection against scratches and fingerprints, because soft fabric rests on the material instead of bare skin
• Lint free, the glove collects particles and leaves none of its own
• No chemical treatment, the effect comes from the weave and does not evaporate over time

Applications

Large is the size for bigger hands and for parts carried with the whole palm. Large plastic items and housing parts can be moved without recharging on the way and pulling airborne dust onto themselves afterwards. On panes and other glass parts the glove replaces the careful grip on the edge. Handling semiconductors, or placing and testing larger circuit boards, benefits the same way: nothing builds up during the handling that would have to be drained away later.

Care

Wash soiled gloves in a mild soap solution, or according to the manufacturer at 30 to 40 °C in the washing machine followed by the tumble dryer. There is no impregnation that could be rinsed out, as the anti-static property stays tied to the fibres.