ACL Staticide 8128 Premium Cup Style Heel Grounder
ACL Staticide 8128 Premium Cup Style Heel Grounder
The ACL Staticide 8128 Premium Cup Style Heel Grounder combines a reversible, double-sided styrene-butadiene rubber heel cup with an adjustable non-elastic strap and conductive grounding ribbon. Designed for personnel grounding in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs), it is used with suitable ESD flooring as part of a tested footwear-and-flooring system.
Best Uses / Applications
Use the 8128 for personnel grounding in electronics assembly, inspection, component handling and other ESD-controlled work areas where staff need to move around on suitable ESD flooring. Choose this premium cup-style design when a reversible heel cup and non-elastic adjustable strap suit your footwear and facility procedures.
Key Features
- Reversible, double-sided rubber heel cup
- Adjustable non-elastic Velcro strap
- Three-layer laminated sole with conductive black exterior
- White insulative interior designed to help prevent carbon marks on shoes
- 1 MΩ resistor and grounding ribbon with eight conductive nylon strands
- Silicone-free construction
Specifications
| Manufacturer / part number | ACL Staticide / 8128 |
|---|---|
| Heel cup material | Styrene-butadiene rubber; reversible and double-sided |
| Strap | Adjustable, non-elastic Velcro |
| Sole | Three-layer laminated rubber; 0.07 in thick × 1.5 in wide |
| Exterior / interior | Black conductive exterior / white insulative interior |
| Exterior resistance | Manufacturer lists less than 10e5 ohms |
| Resistor | 1/4 watt, 1 MΩ |
| Grounding ribbon | 18 in × 0.5 in; eight conductive nylon strands |
| Construction detail | Silicone-free |
| Manufacturer-listed standards | ANSI/ESD S97.2, ESD SP9.2, ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 |
The listed standards do not replace verification of your installed footwear-and-flooring system or certify your entire ESD-control program.
8128 vs. 8120 Heel Grounder
| Feature | 8128 Premium | 8120 Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Heel construction | Reversible, double-sided cup; three-layer laminated rubber sole | Two-layer rubber heel |
| Retention | Adjustable non-elastic Velcro strap | Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with D-ring and elastic garter |
| Resistor | 1 MΩ | 1 MΩ |
Use and Safety Guidance
- Use with suitable ESD flooring; a heel grounder does not turn an insulating floor into a grounded surface.
- Fit the cup and grounding ribbon according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Test the worn footwear-and-flooring system under your facility's procedures.
- Inspect the cup, strap and ribbon for wear and replace equipment that fails testing.
- ACL warns against heel-grounder use where exposure to line voltage is possible. This is not electrical-shock protective equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes the 8128?
Its reversible, double-sided heel cup, three-layer sole and adjustable non-elastic strap distinguish this premium configuration.
Is the strap elastic?
No. The listed Velcro strap is adjustable and non-elastic.
What resistor is included?
A 1/4-watt, 1 MΩ resistor.
Is it silicone-free?
Yes. ACL lists silicone-free construction.
Does it work without suitable ESD flooring?
It is intended for use as part of a compatible, tested footwear-and-flooring grounding system, not as a standalone substitute for ESD flooring.
Why is the inside white?
The white insulative interior is designed to help prevent carbon marking on shoes.
Is it suitable for work near line voltage?
No. ACL warns that heel grounders are not recommended where line-voltage exposure is possible.
