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“Static charge control has become a necessity in many production environments. By controlling static charge, it is possible to:

1. Prevent damage done directly to products by ESD or EOS.

2. Prevent the malfunction of production equipment caused by ESD-related electromagnetic interference (EMI).

3. Prevent product handling problems caused by the presence static charge and allow higher process speeds.

4. Protect against product contamination due to electrostatic attraction and bonding of particulate to critical product surfaces.

5. Reduce airborne particle levels in some production environments.

6. Reduce the risk of injury to personnel caused by static discharge.”

[ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20-2008 section 5.3.6.1.1 Static Charge Control]