ACL Staticide 8120 Economy Heel Grounder, 1 MΩ, Black/Blue/Red, 1 Pair
ACL Staticide 8120 Economy Heel Grounder, 1 MΩ, Black/Blue/Red, 1 Pair
Keep personnel grounded while moving through an electrostatic protected area (EPA). The ACL Staticide 8120 Economy Heel Grounder creates a path to ground when worn with ESD-protected flooring. Its adjustable, cup-style fit works with many shoe sizes, while the elastic garter helps hold it comfortably in place.
Best Uses / Applications
Designed for personal grounding in electronics assembly, inspection, handling, and other ESD-controlled work areas with suitable ESD flooring. It is an economy option for facilities that require personnel grounding while moving around an EPA.
Best Practices for Use
- Use on suitable ESD-protected flooring as part of your facility's footwear-and-flooring grounding program; a heel grounder alone does not ground an insulated floor.
- Fit the cup securely over the heel and adjust the hook-and-loop strap and elastic garter so the grounder stays in place while walking.
- Position the conductive grounding ribbon so it makes contact as intended when the shoe is worn; check that the ribbon is not tucked away from the wearer.
- Test the worn footwear and flooring system using your facility's approved tester and schedule before entering an EPA.
- Inspect the heel, straps, ribbon, and resistor path for wear or damage; replace the grounder if it no longer passes your facility's test.
Key Features
- 1 MΩ resistor in the grounding path
- Two-layer rubber heel: conductive black exterior and white interior to help prevent carbon marks on shoes
- Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with D-ring tie-down and red elastic garter
- Conductive grounding ribbon and antistatic nylon plastic parts
Specifications
| Manufacturer / part number | ACL Staticide / 8120 |
|---|---|
| Style | Economy cup-style heel grounder |
| Color | Black / blue / red |
| Resistor | 1 MΩ |
| Heel | Two-layer rubber, 1 in. wide |
| Garter | Red elastic fabric, 1 in. wide |
| Adjustable strap | Hook-and-loop fabric with D-ring, 11 in. long × 3/4 in. wide |
| Grounding ribbon | 14.5 in. × 0.05 in. |
| Listed standards | ANSI/ESD S97.2, ESD SP9.2, ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 8120 heel grounder do?
It provides a path between the wearer and ESD-protected flooring as part of a personal grounding program.
Does it fit different shoes?
The adjustable hook-and-loop strap and elastic garter are designed to fit many shoe styles and sizes.
Why does it have a white inner layer?
The white interior helps prevent carbon marking on shoes; the black exterior is conductive.
Does the grounder include a resistor?
Yes. The listed resistor is 1 MΩ.
Can it replace ESD flooring?
No. The grounder is intended to be used with suitable ESD-protected flooring and your facility's grounding procedures.
