Ultimat Static Dissipative Work Surface (Standard / Precut Mat)

Most ESD programs do not “fail” because a facility forgot that static exists. They fail because control elements become inconsistent: one bench is set up correctly, another is improvised; one mat is grounded and maintained, another is treated like a generic table cover. That inconsistency creates variability, and variability creates defects.

A precut work surface mat is a practical standardization tool. You can define an approved bench surface, deploy it consistently, and train operators to the same handling behaviors at every station.

ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 are commonly used to structure an ESD Control Program Plan. Both emphasize systematic controls: approved materials, defined grounding methods, training consistency, and documentation. ESD TR53 reinforces the operational truth: you must verify key controls at a practical frequency or performance will drift.

Translation: the mat is only a control when it is grounded correctly, maintained appropriately, and verified as part of routine discipline.

The Ultimat product positioning highlights volume dissipative performance rather than surface-only behavior. Practically, this matters because day-to-day wear, residues, and cleaning practices can influence surface behavior. A program that prioritizes stable, repeatable performance will also prioritize consistent materials selection and disciplined maintenance.

In cleanroom-adjacent electronics work, this is especially relevant: you are balancing two priorities at once—reducing ESD risk while maintaining disciplined work surfaces. The correct mat, grounded correctly, becomes a predictable part of the process.

• Ground the mat intentionally: use an approved ground cord and a known-good ground point—do not rely on assumptions.
• Control what touches the mat: define rules for packaging, tools, and “non-ESD” items at the bench.
• Maintain the surface: use ESD-appropriate cleaning methods to reduce residue buildup and variability.
• Verify routinely: personnel grounding and ground correctness checks help keep the EPA stable over time.

• Ground Cord for Ultimat ESD Work Surfaces — enables the mat to behave as a grounded EPA control point
• Ohm-Shield MC-4400 Dissipative Mat Cleaner — supports housekeeping discipline that prevents performance drift
• MP-6533 Wrist Strap Tester Probe — makes personnel grounding verification routine and consistent
• GT-4872 Ground/Circuit Tester — quick ground correctness check to support stable EPA setup