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WS-1020 Elastic Adjustable ESD Wrist Strap (Standard)

WS-1020 Elastic Adjustable ESD Wrist Strap (Standard)

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Static Solutions WS-1020 Elastic Adjustable ESD Wrist Strap (Standard) — 4mm Snap, Cleanroom-Compatible Band, Optional 10' Coil Cord with Alligator Clip
ESD Control Adjustable Elastic Band 4mm Snap 10' Coil Cord Option Cleanroom Compatible (Published) UL Listed (Published)
Overview

The Static Solutions WS-1020 is an elastic, adjustable ESD wrist strap system built for day-to-day electronics handling where personnel grounding is required at the workstation. It is designed for fast issuance (one size fits most), stable fit (fabric-locked / non-slip adjustment), and practical durability in production, QA, and service environments.

In cleanrooms and controlled environments that involve electronics, ESD controls matter because low humidity and synthetic materials can increase static charging. WS-1020 is listed as cleanroom compatible and uses a non-contaminating band material (published), supporting mixed contamination-control + ESD-control workflows.

Why this wrist strap matters
  • Direct personnel grounding at the bench: wrist straps are a primary control for seated work when handling ESD-sensitive items.
  • Comfort and consistency: adjustable elastic band and stainless buckle (published) support long wear without “strap fatigue.”
  • Safer current limiting: the cord option includes a published 1 MΩ current-limiting resistor.
  • Reduced nuisance contamination: “no carbon sloughing” and non-contaminating band material are published features for broader use cases.
Typical applications (cleanroom + non-cleanroom)
  • Electronics assembly, test, inspection, rework, and repair workstations
  • ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) requiring seated operator grounding
  • Controlled environments where electronics are handled (ESD + contamination discipline)
  • Calibration benches, service depots, labs, and QA failure analysis
Key specifications (published)
Brand / manufacturer Static Solutions
SKU WS-1020
Quantity option 1 each
Purchase options (SOSCleanroom) Option 1: Wrist strap with 10' coil cord and alligator clip
Option 2: Wrist strap only
Snap 4mm snap
Band material / comfort (published) Acrylic nylon band; non-slip; fabric-locked to prevent slippage
Cord (published, Option 1) Urethane tinsel wire coil cord, 10 ft length; alligator clip termination
Safety resistor (published, Option 1) 1 MΩ current-limiting safety resistor in each cord
Additional published features No carbon sloughing; stainless steel buckle; medical grade 300 series stainless steel; cleanroom compatible; UL listed; anti-bacterial
Patent note (published) Patent protected #6,426,859 B1

Program note: ESD wrist straps are most effective when used as part of a documented ESD Control Program Plan with defined connection points and routine compliance verification.

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ESD Program Discipline Personnel Grounding Cleanroom + Electronics Testing & Verification
ESD: the risk you often cannot feel (but your product will)

ESD failures are costly because they can be immediate (a device stops working) or latent (it passes initial test and fails later in the field). The most common source of charge is the person doing the work — normal movement and handling can generate static charge continuously. The practical goal of an ESD Control Program is simple: keep people, tools, and sensitive items at the same electrical potential so discharge events are minimized.

Why wrist straps are “standard” at the seated workstation

Industry guidance for ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) commonly requires that personnel handling ESD-sensitive items be electrically connected to the grounding/equipotential bonding system. For seated workstations, the wrist strap system is the direct-control method because it bonds the operator to the common point ground while hands are actively handling devices.

Cleanroom note

Cleanrooms that build or inspect electronics often run at lower humidity and use synthetic garments and wipes — conditions that can increase static generation. In those environments, ESD controls are not optional accessories; they are process controls that protect yield and reliability.

What makes WS-1020 a practical “daily driver” strap

The WS-1020 is positioned as a durable, comfortable strap for repeated use: adjustable elastic band, 4mm snap, stainless buckle (published), and a cord option featuring a 10' coil cord with alligator clip and a published 1 MΩ current-limiting resistor. The listing also calls out cleanroom compatibility, UL listing, and “no carbon sloughing” to support broader facility use cases.

Operational buying tip

Keep at least one spare cord per workstation (or per cell). Coil cords are wear items exposed to tugging and flexing; quick replacement prevents “workarounds” that break your ESD controls.

How professionals keep wrist straps effective (testing + connection discipline)
  1. Wear it correctly: the strap must make consistent skin contact; wearing it over sleeves undermines performance.
  2. Connect to designated ground points: use common point grounds or approved ground points per your EPA map.
  3. Test while worn: if you are not using continuous monitors, many programs test wrist straps daily (or per shift) as part of compliance verification.
  4. Treat alligator clips as “use-when-needed”: some guidance recommends firm-fitting connectors (banana plugs/snaps) and cautions that alligator clips can be less reliable unless connections are verified frequently.
Why teams source WS-1020 from SOSCleanroom
  • SKU standardization: fewer strap variants means fewer training gaps and fewer “close enough” substitutions.
  • Auto-Ship support: keep replacement cords and visitor straps stocked so production never pauses for basic compliance items.
  • One-cart purchasing: ESD controls, facility supplies, and cleanroom consumables in one procurement flow.
  • Education-first enablement: Technical Vault guidance + SOSCleanroom support helps translate “ESD requirements” into consistent operator behavior.
If you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com or give us a call at (214)340-8574. OR check out the AI ChatBot powered by SOSCleanroom data libraries - give it a try! THIS IS NEW FOR 2026! © 2026 SOSCleanroom. All rights reserved.