More thinking produced this line of reasoning.

The act of triggering a device like the one you describe will generate an
electro-static charge. The problem is how to move the charge away from the
tip as it is generated.
I think you would have to ground the tool. If the case of the tool is
conductive and the tip is connected to the case, it should be possible to
ground the tool.
You should be able to check the tool using the same tool you use to check
voltage transients on the tip of your soldering Iron.

Good luck.
Guy Ramsey
Senior Technician / Instructor
www.aciusa.org
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Eric Mak
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:23 AM
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> Subject: [TN] ESD safe solder sucker
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> I am looking for an ESD safe spring-loaded piston type solder sucker. Of
> cource, this sucker shall neither generate static charges greater
> than 100V
> on the tip and the handling body nor the push shaft when the push shaft is
> pressed or released. Would appreciate if anyone could give some
> suggestions.
>
> Best Regards
>
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