ACL Staticide 8122 Premium 1 MΩ Heel Grounder, Black/Blue, 1 Pair
ACL Staticide 8122 Premium 1 MΩ Heel Grounder, Black/Blue, 1 Pair
The ACL Staticide 8122 Premium Heel Grounder supports personnel grounding in an electrostatic protected area (EPA) when used with suitable ESD-protected flooring. Its adjustable cup-style fit works with many shoe styles and sizes. The premium rubber heel cup is reinforced with stainless steel rivets for added durability.
Best Uses / Applications
- Electronics assembly and inspection areas with ESD-protected flooring.
- Static-sensitive work where personnel move between grounded workstations in an EPA.
- ESD control programs that call for adjustable heel grounders worn with ordinary work shoes.
Use and test heel grounders according to your facility's ESD footwear and flooring procedures.
Key Features
- Premium cup-style heel with stainless steel rivet reinforcement.
- Two-layer rubber heel: black conductive exterior and white interior to help prevent carbon marks on shoes.
- 1 MΩ resistor and conductive grounding ribbon.
- Adjustable fabric straps and black elastic garter.
Specifications
| Manufacturer / part number | ACL Staticide / 8122 |
|---|---|
| Style and color | Premium cup-style heel grounder, black/blue |
| Resistor | 1 MΩ |
| Heel | Two-layer rubber, 1 3/8 in. wide, stainless steel rivet reinforced |
| Garter | Black elastic fabric, 1 in. wide |
| Grounding ribbon | 14.5 in. × 0.05 in. |
| Adjustable straps | Left velour strap 8 in. × 3/4 in.; right nylon crochet strap 5 in. × 3/4 in. |
| Standards listed in existing product information | ANSI/ESD S97.2, ESD SP9.2, ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1 |
Premium 8122 vs. Economy 8120
Both are adjustable heel grounders intended for use with ESD-protected flooring. The 8122 premium model adds a stainless steel rivet-reinforced heel cup; the 8120 economy model uses an elastic garter attached to a rubber sole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ACL 8122 heel grounder do?
It helps provide a path between the wearer and ESD-protected flooring as part of a personnel-grounding program.
How does the 8122 differ from the 8120?
The premium 8122 has a heel cup reinforced with stainless steel rivets, while the economy 8120 uses a simpler elastic-garter design.
Does it fit different shoes?
The adjustable fabric straps are designed to accommodate many shoe styles and sizes.
Why is the inside of the heel white?
The white inner layer helps prevent carbon marks on shoes; the black exterior is conductive.
Can a heel grounder work without ESD flooring?
It is intended for use with suitable ESD-protected flooring. Follow your facility's footwear and flooring testing procedures.
