Scientific Americas ESD Soldering Mat
Bottom line: The Scientific Americas ESD Soldering Mat is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the tools & maintenance category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI ESD-S20.20 and ANSI/ESD S-6.1.
- ✓ Backed by Scientific Americas's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check battery runtime and RPM/CFM specs match your case size and cleaning frequency
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Product Details: Durable and high quality mat with heat, chemical, and wear-resistance. The design features two layers of natural rubber. What is ESD? Static, formally referred to as electrostatic charge, arises from excess of electrons on one surface and a deficiency on the other. The imbalance of electrons thus causes an electrical field that is capable of influencing other objects at a distance. The charge will remain in place unless it has a path through which it can flow. It may remain in place for some time and this gives rise to the term ''static electricity''. The word static simply…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Scientific Americas ESD Soldering Mat using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the tools & maintenance category. Scientific Americas's tools & maintenance lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for tools & maintenance: PC towers accumulate significant dust in 3–6 months, so cleaning frequency drives cordless vs. canned-air tradeoff decisions. Match the device's RPM or CFM rating to your case size, and confirm battery runtime covers a full tower cleaning before ordering. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI ESD-S20.20 and ANSI/ESD S-6.1.
- Top Dissipative Layer (0.5mm thickness), Bottom Conductive Layer (1.5mm thickness). Total Thickness: 2MM.
- Resistance: RTT: 3.8 x 10^6Ω to 1 x 10^8Ω, RTG: 2.4 x 10^7Ω to 1 x 10^8Ω, Surface: <10^4Ω to <10^7Ω.
- Heat resistance (600oF, 10 sec no smell, no melt)
- Heat resistance (600oF, 10 sec no smell, no melt)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Scientific Americas |
|---|---|
| Resistance | RTT: 3.8 x 10^6Ω to 1 x 10^8Ω, RTG: 2.4 x 10^7Ω to 1 x 10^8Ω, Surface: <10^4Ω to <10^7Ω. |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2V1 |
| Full listing title | ESD Soldering Mat - Heat Resistant Anti-Static Table Mat - with Grounding Cord (24inch x 36inch (2' x 3'), Gray) |
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