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Each category of brush is designed based on the elements you are working with, and the corresponding brush characteristics needed to perform the task at hand. Cleanroom brushes are all heat tolerant and therefore autoclavable. See the following pages beginning with About ESD Brushes for detailed information on static electricity, its effects and how brushes can solve static buildup problems.
ESD (Electro Static Discharge) brushes provide manufacturers of electronics and static charge sensitive products the tools for cleaning and manufacturing that do not create static charges. A variety of brushes have been assembled over the years to meet the variety of needs associated with ESD buildup. Gordon Brush offers Conductive, Static Dissipative, Anti-Static or Insulative Brushes to fit your particular need. See the information piece on Static Electricity and ESD to determine which type of brush is best for your application.
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Static charge (electricity) is a fairly simple, but often
misunderstood event. Briefly stated, a static charge is generated between materials through friction, pressure or separation of two materials. This process is called the
Triboelectric Effect [tribo means rubbing]. A material that inhibits the generation of static charges is classified as anti-static. Anti-static materials used to make brushes
include Wood, Hog Bristle, Horse Hair and Goat Hair. These materials can be used in ESD sensitive areas as long as the brush remains in a liquid environment. In a dry environment,
only conductive or dissipative materials should be used in ESD safe areas. You will find these classifications of brushes on the following links.
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For any other specific brushes you may need, further scan this Web site or call us at 1-800-950-7950 or 1-323-724-7777. If you know you need a custom brush, complete the ESD/Cleanroom Brush Design Sheet and fax it back to us. Gordon Brush will get back to you within 24 hours with a quotation.
