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Triboelectric Series
September 2009

In this version, I have identified broad categories of materials
in the triboelectric series to enable us to estimate where
unlisted materials may be positioned.

Kelly on Static
pffc blog

Blog on static issues in roll-to-roll production operations.

Static Beat: Eliminate Hot Rolls
PFFC Online, January 2012

Neutralize static on both web surfaces before winding the roll.

Static Beat: Beat Winter Static
PFFC Online, November 2011

Checklist for eliminating winter static.

Static Beat: Unwinding Static
PFFC Online, September 2011

Two static neutralizers are required to effectively control static on an unwinding roll.

PFFC Relaunch
PFFC, September 2011

PFFC Relaunch Headed by Yolanda Simonsis and YTC Media.

PFFC Says Farewell
PFFC, August 2011

PFFC will stop printed publication after the August issue.

High Speed Static
PFFC, August 2011

Static is worse at higher speeds for at least two reasons.

Static Dissipation Testing
PFFC, July 2011

Static Dissipation measures how fast charge dissipates to ground.

Surface Resistivity Testing
PFFC, June 2011

Surface resistivity measures current flow only along the surface.

How to Measure Volumetric Resistivity.
PFFC, May 2011

Volumetric resistivity measures current flow through a sample.

Off-line Charging Measurements
PFFC, April 2011

Measure charging performance with a bench scale test.

How to Measure Charging Performance
PFFC, March 2011

Measure how much charge a roller adds to a film.

Charge Conrol Antistatic Layer
PFFC, February 2011

Charge control antistatic layers minimize tribocharging.

Conductive Antistatic Layers
PFFC, January 2011

Conductive antistatic layers dissipate static charge.

Using Electrostatic Voltmeters
PFFC, December 2010

Electrostatic Voltmeters reveal the surface charge on films.

How to Use Electrostatic Fieldmeters
PFFC, November 2010

Electrostatic Fieldmeters are the workhorse instrument for solving static problems.

Prevent Winter Static
PFFC, October 2010

Use this checklist to prevent winter static.

Monitor Process with a Control Chart
PFFC, September 2010

Monitor static performance using a Control Chart.

How to take a Static Survey
PFFC, August 2010

Diagnose static problems by taking a Static Survey.

Choosing Passive or Active Ionizers
PFFC, July 2010

Choose by knowing how much static is tolerable.

Corona Treaters and Ionizers compared
PFFC, June 2010

Corona discharge treatment is 1000x more energetic than static dissipaters.

How to use an Electrostatic Voltmeter
PFFC, May 2010

An electrostatic voltmeter measures the surface potential of the film.

Measure Static Charge
PFFC, April 2010

Use a Faraday cup to measure charge on small objects.

How to measure Static - Fieldmeter
PFFC, March 2010

Electrostatic fieldmeter is the workhorse for diagnosing static problems.

When To Use Static Blowers
PFFC, February 2010

Static blowers use air flow to carry ions

The Best Places for Static Bars
PFFC, January 2010

Static bars must be properly located in the equipment

How Static Bars Work
PFFC, December 2009

Corona ions are generated by static bars.

Static Be Gone!
PFFC, November 2009

Volumetric resistivity determines how quickly static dissipates.

Dissipating Static
PFFC, October 2009

Surface Electrical Resistivity can dissipate static charge.

How to Prevent Winter Static
PFFC, September 2009

System checklist for preventing static during the winter months.

How to Prevent Unwinding Roll Static
PFFC, August 2009

"Hot Rolls" and unwinding static.

How to Prevent Winding Roll Sparks
PFFC, July 2009

Winding an electrically neutral film requires diligent attention to details.

Film Charge Causes Winding Static
PFFC, June 2009

A winding roll of film can store a considerable amount of charge.

Stop Tribocharging Your Products
PFFC, May 2009

Use the Triboelectric Series as a guide for minimizing tribocharging.

Static Specified
PFFC, April 2009

To control static, know how much is present, and how much is acceptable.

The Spin on Idler Roller Testing
PFFC, June 2008

Use this spin test to identify rollers with high drag, which increases static.

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