Regular static shock isn’t as bad as the static from sandblast cabinets, and that’s because there are a lot of places for static to be stored instead of being neutralized. Static can build and as a result can lead to being shocked if you aren’t taking the right steps to reduce. One thing that helps, but you don’t have control over, is the weather. A lot of moisture in the air will help to reduce it, but dry air will increase it. One thing you can do is to remember to not stand on an insulated mat in front of the machine.
Key Takeaways:
- Static is usually accumulated in the sandblast cabinet and the glass beads and plastic abrasives within in are likely to create that static shock.
- Static is worse on dry days because the lack of moisture makes it more difficult for items to equalize which causes a higher shock.
- To protect yourself from a static shock, install a grounding kit, install a grounding wire and don’t stand on an insulated mat in front of the machine.
“Because harmless static is not like an AC electrical shock, there are many locations for the static to build and wait to discharge via the water in your body.”
Read more: https://www.mediablast.com/blog/2019/11/21/reduce-static-shock-from-sandblast-cabinets/
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