EN 61340-4-9 Electrostatics, Part 4-9: Standard Test Methods for Special Applications, Clothing

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 61340-4-9 testing. IEC 61340-4-9 provides test methods for evaluating the electrical resistance of clothing containing surface conductive or energy-consuming components or materials used in the electronics industry for the control of electrostatic discharge.

This standard defines procedures for measuring electrical resistance, including a system resistance test for clothing that provides a ground path for personnel.

This edition includes the following important technical changes from the previous edition:

• Classification of three types of clothing;
• Static control clothing;
• Groundable static control suits;
• Groundable static control suit system;
• Additional measurements by garment type, including cuff measurements, panel to groundable point, testing with one person in the garment system;
• Arm-to-arm measurements with probes or hanging are allowed;

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