What is "significant"? Developing an ESD control program should include an evaluation of how sensitive the parts, the assemblies, or equipment actually is. The S20.20 is effective for handling parts sensitive to 100V HBM or higher. An organization may which to tailor a plan based on a sensitivity assessment. ESD TR20.20 2008 handbook: "Hand tools are usually grounded through the ESD work surface and the grounded person using the conductive tool. Insulative coatings may be an ESD concern for extremely ESD sensitive devices . . . . If gloves or finger cots are used, the material should be conductive or dissipative. Gloves and finger cots that are low charging material but insulative should not be permitted." I would treat the solder wire roll with the same respect due to an insulative coating. If my ESD controls system were specified to be appropriate for handling items with sensitive to events over 500V HBM, I would not worry about it. I would be more concerned by with very sensitive components. Then, I might set up rules for the spool and wire that dissipate any charge by air ionization equipment. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D. Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 10:17 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] ESD and solder rolls I take that back. Even if it is being handled by the operator and the mat-to-ground resistance is less than the operator-to-ground resistance, then the tribolectric charge that is generated by the plastic roll being dragged across the bench surface could discharge through the solder wire directly into the CCA. While the mat will reduce the rate of charge, that is not always present. So yes, I can see where the plastic bobbin or spool could generate a significant charge in many different workbench configurations, and could charge directly into the CCA through the solder wire, even when handled by the grounded operator. Realize that many if not most operators wear nitrile gloves when soldering, and while they themselves are somewhat dissipative, not always. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D. Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 9:08 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] ESD and solder rolls There is if the roll of solder is anywhere on the ESD mat and is not being handled by the operator. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gumpert, Ben Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 7:44 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] ESD and solder rolls Ed, I would say that there is no ESD risk with these plastic spools in normal use. When solder is being used off of a spool, typically it is being fed by hand by the operator. Since the operator is grounded, there is no risk to the hardware. Ben -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ed Popielarski Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 4:24 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: EXTERNAL: [TN] ESD and solder rolls Greetings again fellow 'netters, An operator brought up a very interesting question. The rolls upon which wire solder is spooled are not typically "ESD safe" plastic. Is there an ESD risk and if so, how can it be mitigated. My immediate answer was "great question, and in all the years of being in this business, no one that I know of has ever asked it. For the moment, precedence has been set, so carry on, however, I will seek counsel from my most esteemed colleagues at IPC (technet)" Please share your wisdom, oh enlightened ones! Ed Popielarski Engineering Manager [cid:[log in to unmask]] 970 NE 21st Ct. 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