Barrier systems for EPA/ESD - TEC
ESD equipment
ESD barrier systems (Absperrsysteme) physically delimit Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and restrict unauthorised access to zones where uncontrolled electrostatic discharge can destroy sensitive components. Compliant systems achieve a surface resistance of 10⁵-10⁸ Ω and a system-to-ground resistance of < 3.5 × 10⁷ Ω per IEC 61340-5-1, ensuring that every barrier post, belt, and panel element remains within the same equipotential bonding network as the workstation and operator.
As a specialist distributor for EPA infrastructure, esd.equipment stocks 90+ barrier and demarcation products covering belt-post systems, chain barriers, rope barriers, and wall-mount signage panels - all traceable to IEC 61340-5-1 and DIN EN 61340-5-2. Every item ships from EU stock with full conformity documentation for ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and AS9100 production environments.
ESD Barrier Systems - Product Overview
| System Type | Key Feature | Typical Span | Installation | Norm Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt-Post Barriers | Retractable ESD belt, R: 10⁵-10⁸ Ω | up to 3.6 m per post | Free-standing, weighted base | IEC 61340-5-1 |
| Chain Barriers | Conductive chain, continuous ground path | 0.9 m - 2.0 m segments | Post-mount or wall-hook | DIN EN 61340-5-2 |
| Rope Barriers | ESD rope with conductive core, visible yellow/black | 1.0 m - 3.0 m | Free-standing post sets | IEC 61340-5-1 |
| Wall-Mount Barrier Panels | Rigid ESD panel, R: 10⁶-10¹¹ Ω surface | ca. 600 x 1200 mm standard | Bracket or rail-mounted | DIN EN 61340-5-1 |
| ESD Signage & Tape | UV-stable, IEC 61340 pictograms | Floor tape rolls 50 m | Adhesive, no tools | IEC 61340-5-1 |
Typical application areas: Electronics manufacturing and SMT lines (IPC-A-610, IEC 61340-5-1), semiconductor fabrication and wafer handling (SEMI S1/S2), medical device assembly (ISO 13485), automotive electronics production (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), aerospace and defence MRO (AS9100), incoming goods inspection and ESD-controlled warehouse zones, laboratory and R&D areas requiring temporary EPA demarcation.
