About Meech
Meech specializes in addressing industrial electrostatic issues, focusing on productivity, quality, and safety. With over 40 years of experience, Meech offers more than 40 products across four technologies and was the first to achieve ISO 9002 certification for static elimination equipment.

Introduction
This document explores static electricity, its causes, and countermeasures in industrial settings, aiming to answer common questions rather than serve as a scientific reference.

What Is Static Electricity?
Static electricity occurs when a material holds a net electrical charge, often reaching levels of 100 kV. It can be volumetric or surface-based, with most industrial issues arising from surface charges.

How Is Static Created?
Static electricity is generated through friction, separation, and induction. Friction involves electron transfer influenced by the Triboelectric Series, separation involves electron adherence during material separation, and induction involves charge generation in a strong electric field.

Factors Affecting Static Electricity
Factors include material type, humidity, repetition, and temperature changes. Humidity generally reduces static levels, while repeated actions and temperature changes can increase static charges.

Methods of Elimination
Neutralizing static involves balancing surface charges through electron movement via the material, contact with another material, or air ionization. Methods include passive, radioactive, and active electrical ionization.

Modes Of Operation Of Static Eliminators
Static eliminators operate through passive, radioactive, or active electrical ionization. Passive eliminators use conductive brushes, radioactive eliminators use ionizing radiation, and AC eliminators use high voltage to generate ions.

Conclusion
Understanding static electricity and its management is crucial for preventing productivity and safety issues in industrial applications. Meech provides tailored solutions for different needs and environments.

Introduction to Ionisation and Static Electricity
The document discusses ion creation at electrode pins, forming a cloud of ions that neutralize static charges on surfaces by exchanging electrons, offering advantages over passive eliminators.

AC and Pulsed DC Eliminators
AC eliminators operate at supply frequency, while Pulsed DC eliminators operate at lower frequencies and offer variable output voltage. Pulsed DC systems can adjust ion production duration to efficiently neutralize known charges.

Measurement and Neutralisation
Accurate measurement of static charge magnitude and polarity is crucial for selecting appropriate neutralization equipment. The Meech Model 983v2 measures electric fields to deduce surface voltage, essential for high-accuracy applications.

Static Generation
Static charges can be intentionally generated for manufacturing processes, such as high-frequency welding, by passing materials through electric fields.

Addressing Electrostatic Problems
Common issues include electrostatic attraction, material misbehavior, operator shocks, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Solutions involve using ionized air, AC or Pulsed DC bars, and specialized equipment like the Meech Series 200.

Overview of Solutions
Various equipment and methods address electrostatic problems across industries, including injection molding, printing, and semiconductor manufacturing. Solutions range from ionizing bars and blowers to specialized systems for cleanrooms and electronics.

Glossary
Key terms related to static electricity, such as capacitance, coulomb, conductance, electron, ion, and resistance, are defined to aid understanding.