WHAT TYPE OF STATIC REMOVAL BRUSH AND ANTI-STATIC FIBER SHOULD BE SELECTED?
Westmont provides both stock designs of static removal brushes and custom designed static removal brushes. First determine the required length for your needs. The brush should cover the entire width of the material that is being discharged. If the web is wider than 48 inches, then just attach more than one on a grounded mounting bar. In most instances, both sides of a film, web, etc. should be discharged using a static removal brush. Discharge from two sides is necessary because the material is usually nonconductive and the charge will not move or conduct to the brush from the opposite side of the web. Brush anti-static fill material is selected next. Carbon fiber, conductive nylon fiber and stainless steel fiber brushes are all extremely soft and pliable. These fibers cannot scratch or mar most surfaces since they are so soft. All three materials are conductive and can work effectively in most applications. Selection should be based on mounting position and handling of the brushes aft
