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Alex Neussendorfer <[log in to unmask]>
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While we do not do assembly here (do precision images on film/glass), your
statement of "Balance Air Ionizer"  has my attention.   Could you explain
or steer me to some literature?

Thanks
Alex
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> From: Gagrani, Kishore <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] ESD buildup on SMT reels
> Date: Monday, May 04, 1998 2:21 PM
>
> Yes , while an air ionizer looks OK , but you need be very cautious
> using the same , use of "Balance Air Ionizer" would be better option
> (but only after a good analysis of situation).
>
> Thanks
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Charles Barker [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:   Monday, May 04, 1998 2:40 PM
> To:     [log in to unmask]
> Subject:        Re: [TN] ESD buildup on SMT reels
>
> Charles Barker@I-O INC
> 05/04/98 01:39 PM
>
> Neil,
> An air ionizer at the machine might take care of your problem.
>
>
>
>
> Please respond to [log in to unmask]; Please respond to
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> To:   [log in to unmask]
> cc:    (bcc: Charles Barker/US/I-O INC)
> Subject:  [TN] ESD buildup on SMT reels
>
>
>
>
> Greetings Technet!
>    I've got a problem.
>    My operator just put a new  7"reel of type 1210-07 1.5K 1/2W
> resistors
> (QTY 4000) on our Mydata PNP machine, only to find that most of the
> components are sticking to the cover sheet as it is being pulled back
> from
> the tape.  Upon investigation, I discovered nothing adhesive or
> "sticky" on
> the cover sheet, but the whole reel registers 500 - 3Kv on the ESD
> meter.
>     The reel itself is of a typical blue plastic "ESD safe" variety
> just
> like the dozen others on the machine that read "0" on the meter. So it
> must
> be the tape, which is made of "clear" plastic.
>      My question is .... is the tape itself made of an inferior grade
> of
> plastic, or was the reel subjected to a massive static charge? My
> entire
> facility, including the bathrooms, is ESD safe. Our inventory is
> stored in
> ESD safe bins. Everybody wears ESD straps here, besides, I don't think
> Dr.
> Tesla himself could generate enough static on his person to zap this
> reel,
> without blowing a finger off.
>    The supplier has not returned our phone calls. (Imagine my
> surprise.)
>     Seriously, I am worried that something got in here that is our of
> our
> control.
> Has anybody else had this problem?
> Did the supplier use bad plastic?
> Is the reel of parts finished?
> Can I dissipate this charge, or will it build up again when the reel
> is
> back on the machine?
> Do vendors ever answer their phones?
> Thank you in advance for your replies.
>
>
> Neil Maloney, Service Technician
> Contemporary Control Systems,Inc
> 2512 Wisconsin Ave. Downers Grove, IL.60515 USA
> (630) 963-7070 x132
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> URL: http://www.ccontrol.com
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