In modern electronics and precision mechanics, electrostatic discharge (ESD ) poses a constant, invisible threat. Without strict ESD protection measures, you risk defects that irrevocably impair the service life and function of your sensitive assemblies.
At BVS Blechtechnik, we offer you more than just the enclosure: we provide a certified, ESD-compliant environment at our site in Böblingen for the safe assembly of your sensitive components. You can rely on a partner who knows and monitors the risks and protects your entire value chain through the highest quality and compliance with strict standards.
The invisible danger: why ESD protection is crucial in production
In the modern production of electronics, medical technology or network components, ESD (electrostatic discharge) assembly is not a luxury, but a necessity. Electrostatic discharges are invisible hazards that can permanently damage sensitive components (such as circuit boards or chips) – and often without the damage being immediately apparent.
ESD protection measures are essential to ensure the safety and quality of your electronic assemblies and avoid costly production downtime.
Our unique selling point as a sheet metal processor
ESD assembly as a service offered is a clear unique selling point (USP) for a sheet metal processor. While most competitors only screw sheet metal parts together, we offer you the complete product from a single source.
We are your strategic partner who increases your added value and reduces your workload by integrating the assembly of sensitive electronics into our secure, certified processes.
ESD protective measures: The safe working environment
The entire production environment is designed as an EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area), with the layout of our workstations ensuring that sensitive devices and assemblies are protected from any electrostatic discharge. Our ESD protection measures start on the floor and extend to the final inspection. The aim is to avoid static charges in the entire ESD zone and to prevent damage to the components.
Setting up and equipping ESD workstations
ESD workstations should be set up in accordance with the requirements and specifications for protection against electrostatic discharge to ensure safety and quality. Our workstations are specially set up for the assembly of sensitive components to ensure maximum precision:
- Dissipative floor and work surfaces: The entire EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area) is equipped with earthed ESD tables and dissipative flooring.
- Protective clothing and earthing: All employees use conductive safety shoes
and ESD-compliant tools. Continuous earthing and resistance checks are carried out. - The most precise manual work: All assembly work is carried out by hand as it requires the utmost precision.
Documented quality and control
Every step in our ESD areas is part of our quality management. The processes are recorded in the management book and are regularly
Certified processes according to IEC 61340
We guarantee compliance with the highest standards. Our employees are
The advantages of ESD assembly at BVS
The use of ESD protection measures and attention to ergonomics and safety in the workplace can increase efficiency and productivity. The integration of ESD assembly into our production processes offers you decisive added value that goes beyond pure sheet metal processing:
| Advantage | Description | Your benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Product from a single source | We purchase electronics and components, assemble them ESD-compliant in our enclosures and supply you with the complete end device (e.g. industrial PCs, medical electronics, assemblies). | Reduced effort and minimized interfaces. |
| Protection of sensitive components | Avoiding electrostatic discharge guarantees the functionality and longevity of your sensitive electronics. | Minimization of business risks: We prevent invisible pre-damage and thus field failures, recalls and loss of image due to defective products. |
| Strategic USP | The extended value chain makes us a strategically valuable partner for you | Long-term security and partnership. |
| Highest precision | Manual assembly and regular staff training ensure quality, even for complex assemblies. | Reliability and functional safety of your products. |
ESD assembly is an important strategic item on our agenda and underpins our positioning as a solution provider that does much more than other sheet metal processors.
Frequently asked questions about ESD mounting
What are the most important basic ESD protection measures at BVS?
ESD protection starts with the physical environment. The most important
What are ESD zones and what role do they play for my products?
ESD zones are clearly defined and marked areas in which work is carried out exclusively under controlled conditions. Only here is the handling of sensitive electronic components permitted. The role of ESD zones is to protect your products: The targeted control of discharge and conductivity prevents static discharges from jumping over to your components and damaging them or shortening their service life.
What role do the terms discharge, charge and conductivity play in ESD assembly?
These three terms are the foundation of ESD protection:
- Charge: The static electricity that accumulates on surfaces or people is referred to as electrical charge. The aim is to minimize the build-up of charge.
- Conductivity: Describes how easily materials can conduct a charge. Special ESD floor and work surfaces have a controlled conductivity.
- Discharge: This is the most important process. Correct earthing and conductive materials ensure that the charge is dissipated safely and in a controlled manner before it can damage sensitive components.
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