What is PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 – Electrostatics about?
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 is an international standard that discusses the electrostatic properties of garments for electrostatics. Electrostatic forces can only be important when particles carry a sufficient amount of charge or when an external electric field is applied with sufficient strength.
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 describes test methods and procedures that can be used to evaluate the electrostatic charging and discharging propensity, field suppression properties and charge dissipation properties of garments and materials from which garments are constructed.
The test methods described are suitable for evaluating garments worn on or about the upper and lower body, including headwear, but excluding footwear, which is covered in other parts of IEC 61340, and excluding gloves and finger cots.
Note: The test methods described may not be suitable for evaluating garments and garment materials about the safety of personnel.
Who is PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 – Electrostatics for?
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 on electrostatics properties of garments applies to:
- Electrochemical engineers
Why should you use PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 – Electrostatics?
Electrostatic forces can only be important when particles carry a sufficient amount of charge or when an external electric field is applied with sufficient strength. A substantially charged particle is subjected to the electrostatic image force when it is in the vicinity of a material surface. Field suppression is an attenuation of static electric fields emanating from charged undergarments.
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 provides test methods for specifies applications they are:
- Charge decay time test method
- Corona charging method
- Induction charging method
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2 provides test equipment and materials that help you come into contact with samples, particularly during tribo charging tests, is maintained in a clean condition and shall be free of contaminants that might influence test results.
