Visible Proof

2044 Offers Effective Protection at

Low Cost

Invisible to the eye, electrostatic damage

(ESD) is responsible for causing hundreds of

thousands of dollars in damage to high tech

electronic equipment in manufacturing, not

to mention the loss of a company’s valuable

reputation and time. Simply walking across a

floor can cause enough static to build up and

create a discharge that generates the “zap” of

a static shock. But even the smallest static

discharge, measuring only a few hundred

volts, is enough to damage sensitive

electronic circuitry found in computers,

cellular telephones, and other devices.

High-tech manufacturing companies now

have a new help in the fight against ESD that

offers visible proof that static controls are

properly in place. 3M is proud to introduce

the new 3M Economy Heel Grounder 2044

—a cup-style heel grounder with a high

visibility “yellow glow” strap that helps

facility supervisors effectively manage their

static control program. With the new

economy heel grounder, supervisors may

now see at a single glance whether

employees are properly wearing their heel

grounding assemblies, and ensure their

company is protected against static damage.

Dependable and cost-efficient, the heel grounder effectively

grounds mobile personnel when they are in contact with

conductive and dissipative flooring, and should be an

integral part of any static control system in the workplace.

In addition to the bright yellow coloring, the heel

grounder’s cup construction satisfies customer need for

durability, while the one-inch width of the heel strap

material ensures a “one size fits all” conformity of fit that

will accommodate a wide variety of shoe shapes and sizes.

The heel grounder’s strap is made of conductive, abrasion-

resistant synthetic rubber material with a black slip and

slough resistant outer layer that provides a reliable static

ground, and comes with a one-megohm resistor.

Local 3M static control experts are available to offer

expert advice on how to make the 3M Economy Heel

Grounder 2044 part of your company’s total static control

program.

Call 1-800-328-1368 to discover how to 3M can help

meet the electronic industry’s challenge of protecting static

sensitive components during handling and transportation.

Economy Heel Grounder 2044

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