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Static electricity can be a big problem in commercial buildings nowadays, as it can cause employees and visitors to experience electric shocks, which can lead to low morale and even legal cases. It can also interfere with computer systems and electronic equipment and, in extreme cases, pose a fire risk. The anti-static kits that Strip Curtains Direct offer can really help to reduce these problems.
What is static electricity?
Static electricity is defined as "a stationary electric charge built upon an insulating material" that can cause crackling or sparking. Low-amperage current from static charges typically ranges from 30 to 50,000 volts and is usually harmless to humans; however, modern circuit boards can be damaged by charges as low as 30 to 50 volts.
How is the static electricity generated?
Unfortunately, modern buildings tend to be inherent generators of static electricity, with many people reporting shocks when touching metal objects such as door handles, handrails, filing cabinets, and radiators. These electric shocks tend to be generated by the release of electrical energy that has accumulated on their bodies through movement before they touch the electrical object. This movement could be something as simple as walking across a carpeted floor.
You may not know this, but human skin is highly conductive to electricity, and we tend to be insulated from the earth by the synthetic soles of our shoes. When we walk around our carpeted office, we create a small charge imbalance with every step as our shoes come into contact with and then separate from the floor. If we shuffle our feet when walking as well, this will only increase the charging process - which can also be affected by humidity levels, type of footwear and material used on the floor.
Tackling the issue of Static Electricity
Static electricity has long been a serious issue in the workplace, especially in the petrochemical industry. However, it is now affecting other businesses, offices, and stores to a lesser extent through electrical interference with computers and other electrical equipment. There are, however, various products available to help you lessen this issue, with anti-static strip curtains being one such product.
Plastic, as a material, tends to be an electrical insulator, which can lead to a high static build-up. Our anti-static PVC strip curtains are formulated with anti-static additives to reduce the resistance of the plastic used in them, making charges more mobile and less likely to cause static issues such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) or dust attraction. This makes them ideal for use in data centres and server environments as well as electronic manufacturing plants.
If you install anti-static strip curtains in your commercial premises, you will also be able to take advantage of other benefits associated with strip curtains, such as improved energy efficiency and the prevention of air and noise pollution.
