Static Ground Monitoring
In tests, many standard grounding clamps in use today show very high resistance readings when clamped onto conductive objects with insulating surfaces. This may result in the clamp being physically attached in the eyes of the operator, but not actually performing its intended function (i.e. dissipating static electricity efficiently). This happens due to using the wrong clamp, not maintaining clamps properly (e.g. sharpening points), or from excess buildup on the piece of equipment (paint, dirt, rust) that doesn't allow the clamp to get good metal on metal contact.
The ungrounded object can store up the static charge potential and, with the right amount of flammable vapour and presence of a spark, an ignition will occur. This condition will exist without the slightest indication to alert an operator.
This is one of the best reasons for using a continuously monitored grounding system, such as our StaticSure or G2 Series, to provide clear indication that a ground connection has been made and static electricity is being dissipated.
StaticSure Ground Monitoring System (Portable)
The StaticSure product is an intrinsically safe device designed to help you comply with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment. When used with proper bonding and grounding clamps and cables, StaticSure helps to ensure that a static bond has been achieved prior to handling flammable materials. The device is self-powered and works by constantly measuring the resistance between its end points to ensure that proper bonding is being achieved.
StaticSure is truly portable and can be carried in a space as small as the glove compartment on a truck. You can use it in any application where static ground monitoring is desirable.
Buy the StaticSure device with attached clamps or mounted on a reel below.
G2 Static Ground Monitoring System (Fixed location)
For those applications when you want a permanently mounted static grounding system, the G2 system is ideal. Intrinsically safe and approved for many different hazardous locations, the G2 system runs off of external power at 120V or 240V (specify 240V if required when ordering).
The G2 Series provides a positive ground indication through the use of an intrinsically safe monitoring circuit driving a switching relay. Upon connection of the self-releasing clamp and cable to a conducting material, the intrinsically safe circuit is completed and the operator will be shown a green light to indicate that a ground connection has been established.
While most competing systems only monitor the path from the ground unit to the clamp, the G2 series also employs a segregated cable connection to actual ground, which is also monitored for low resistance. An interruption in either path (indicated by any resistance above 5 ohms) will shut down the system.
The system can also be interlocked with filling equipment to ensure that no flammable product can be transferred until the ground is established. If the circuit is broken by release of the grounding clamp or other ground interruption, the control relay will open and a red light will be displayed. Any filling equipment that is controlled by the system will also be halted until the ground is re-established.
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