In a message dated 3/9/00 1:47:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Our current method of drying PWBs after cleaning is to blow them dry with a
>  standard air gun with up to 125 psi of air.  Other than the sound level
>  which can be deafening does this create an ESD problem with static
generated
>  by the fast moving air?  What are the best methods of noise and static
>  abatement?
>

I would be far more concerned about the oil and other contaminants you are
blowing onto the assembly.

Doug Pauls

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