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 is designed to ground personnel in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs). Its reversible, double-sided styrene-butadiene rubber heel cup, adjustable non-elastic Velcro strap, and conductive ground ribbon create a durable heel-grounding setup for ESD work.
Key specifications
- Manufacturer: ACL Staticide
- Part number: 8128
- Heel cup: Reversible, double-sided styrene-butadiene rubber
- Strap: Adjustable, non-elastic Velcro strap
- Sole: Three-layer laminated rubber, 0.07 in thick and 1.5 in wide
- Exterior: Black conductive exterior, less than 10e5 ohms
- Interior: White insulative interior to help prevent carbon marking on shoes
- Resistor: 1/4 watt, 1 megohm
- Ground ribbon: 18 in × 0.5 in with 8 conductive nylon strands
- Additional detail: Silicone-free
- Compliance: ANSI/ESD S97.2, ESD SP9.2, ANSI/ESD S20.20, and IEC 61340-5-1
Best uses
Use the 8128 for personnel grounding in an EPA when a premium cup-style heel grounder is needed. Its reversible heel cup is designed to extend service life compared with other ACL heel grounders, while the adjustable strap accommodates different wearers.
Frequently asked questions
What makes this a premium cup-style heel grounder?
It uses a reversible, double-sided heel cup. ACL states that the reversible cup doubles the lifespan of other ACL heel grounders.
Is the strap adjustable?
Yes. The product has an adjustable, non-elastic Velcro strap.
What are the sole dimensions?
The three-layer laminated rubber sole is 0.07 in thick and 1.5 in wide.
What resistance and resistor are specified?
The black conductive exterior is specified at less than 10e5 ohms, and the product includes a 1/4-watt, 1-megohm resistor.
Will the interior mark shoes?
The white insulative interior is designed to help prevent carbon marking on shoes.
Which standards does this heel grounder meet?
ACL lists ANSI/ESD S97.2, ESD SP9.2, ANSI/ESD S20.20, and IEC 61340-5-1 compliance.
Can heel grounders be used where line-voltage exposure is possible?
No. ACL warns that heel grounders are not recommended in areas where exposure to line voltage is possible.
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