What is the difference between shockless and hot static eliminators?
Shockless static eliminators are designed with ionizing points, or emitters, that are capacitively coupled to the high voltage source. This limits the current at the points to a very low level. Direct contact with a point will not result in an electrical shock sensation. Shockless or current limited static eliminators should be used in installations where contact with personnel is likely. Hot (also called “nonshockless”) static eliminators are designed to offer greater efficiency in certain restrictive applications involving extremely high charges or dirty environments. The high voltage power supply is coupled directly to the emitter points. Hot static eliminators should only be used when contact with personnel is unlikely and there are no flammable materials present.
