Ionization

When insulators become charged they do not discharge when grounded since as insulators they cannot carry current.

Insulators can induce a charge in adjacent ungrounded conductors. The charged conductor can damage devices.

Ionization is the only practical way to remove a charge from an insulator.

Discharges can occur from objects charged positively or negatively. The damage occurs with either polarity.

Ionisers produce both positive and negative ions.

Positive ions neutralise a negative charge and negative ions neutralise positive charge because opposites attract.

Ionization is a process for removing a charge from an insulator. A charge from a conductor can be removed by grounding it or ionising it. It can be used extensively in clean rooms.

Choosing the correct ionizer, location and settings needs to be done with care.

Ionizers come in a large variety of sizes and formats from room to bench. Modern ionizers can have complex feedback loops to ensure consistent balance.

Air Ionizers come in three basic types : Nuclear, AC and Pulsed DC. Nuclear ionizers obviously need to be handled with care and require annual replacement. AC and pulsed DC emit very small amount of ozone which is normally not an issue but needs to understand should employees raise concerns. They may also become unbalanced and require regular 3-6 months checks if they are not automatically balanced/monitored.

Ionisation is not a replacement for grounding conductors.

To implement ionization properly independent expert advise should be reviewed. Many of the suppliers of ionization equipment have excellent knowledge of systems and processes but they may see ionization as a solution where less complex answers would suffice.

We dot sell, market or service ionization systems.