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rubber gloves

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:26 pm
by jjmclure
This might be a stupid question - I have ordered a wrist anti static strap but I was wondering, would wearing rubber gloves inhibit static when assembling an ms board?

Re: rubber gloves

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:17 pm
by SymTech Laboratories
Rubber and latex, like most insulators, can build a significant charge. There are static dissipative (i.e. conductive) latex gloves, but you should still use an ESD wrist strap with them.

Re: rubber gloves

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:21 pm
by kjones6039
jjmclure wrote:This might be a stupid question - I have ordered a wrist anti static strap but I was wondering, would wearing rubber gloves inhibit static when assembling an ms board?
IMO, the wrist strap is pretty much a must. I doubt that rubber gloves are necessary but would keep body oils etc. from contaminating the board contacts.

The big plus would be no finger prints! (they will never trace the board back to you!) :lol:

Ken

Re: rubber gloves

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:48 am
by jjmclure
kjones6039 wrote:
The big plus would be no finger prints! (they will never trace the board back to you!) :lol:

Ken
Ha ha nice one! Thanks guys