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60488 - CORD,GRND, FMG W/1 MEG RES 10MM SCKT NO RES, 4.5MM
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  • Low profile.
    Helps keep employees from tripping on cord connection.
  • 10mm snap stud.
    Easily snaps to mat socket, flush to mat surface.
  • 10mm socket at end of cord.
    Allows easy attachment to building ground.
  • Stud has threaded hole; 6-32 x 6.35mm flat head screw and countersunk washer are provided.
    Allows ground cord to be bolted to mat; keeps cord from disconnecting; ensures proper grounding.
  • Ground cord 4.5m long
  • Made in America
    Superior Quality

Grounding per EN 61340-5-1 and –2
“An easily accessible dedicated EBP [EPA ground bonding point] for the wrist strap shall be established adjacent to each working area, or working surface. A sufficient number of EBP shall be provided for operators and visitors.” (EN 61340-5-1 section 5.3.3)
“EPA ground cords shall be used to make electrical connections between groundable points and the EPA ground facility.” (EN 61340-5-1 section 5.3.4)
Regarding 1 megohm resistor, “A nominal 1 megohm resistor is commonly used in wrist straps and to ground work surfaces.” [EN 61340-5-2: Section 5.1.1] However, for Working Surfaces, it refers to “it is allowed, when approved by the ESD coordinator, to use surfaces which are “hard ground” i.e. less than 1 X 10^4 ohms to EPA ground.” (EN 61340-5-1 Note 6 of Table 1)
“The EPA ground facility shall be connected to EPA ground and provide a low resistance path to EPA ground (<2 ohms). When available, the mains protective earth shall be used. (EN 61340-5-1 section 5.3.2)




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60474.E - Floor and Table Mat Ground Cord with 10mm Stud