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6. Positioning
3024 Bar
Material
3024 Bar
Material
FREE
AIR
i. The best location is at, or immediately before, the area where static is causing
the problem. Remember that static can be regenerated if the material passes
over rollers or through a process after neutralising. A Static Meter is useful to
determine the best position.
ii. Important. Except on a winding reel of material, the material to be neutralised
should be in free air, not touching another surface as it passes the Bar. It is not
possible to neutralise static electricity where the material is touching another
surface or roller. Position the Bar 50 mm from rollers or the machine frame.
iii. The emitter pins should face the material to be neutralised and be within the
following operating distance:
3024 F: Operating distance 25 - 100 mm.
3024 L: Operating distance 100 - 500 mm.
iv. The bars must be dry and oil-free.
v. It is important that the emitter pins are not touching, or close to metal objects,
to avoid spark erosion that will damage both the Bar and the metal object.
vi. If more than one Bar is used, they should not be positioned directly opposite
each other, but should be offset by at least 50 mm.