What Are ElectroStatic Discharge Systems?
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) control systems are engineered solutions designed to mitigate and prevent the buildup and discharge of static electricity, which can seriously damage sensitive electronic components.
These humidity control systems often include a combination of environmental controls. Such as regulated humidity, ionization equipment, grounding mechanisms and ESD access control systems like turnstiles with wrist strap testers. In manufacturing environments, particularly those handling semiconductors, PCBs and advanced electronics, even a tiny static spark can mean catastrophic product failures or latent defects that escape detection.
ESD control systems serve as a full-stack defense, reducing static charges at their source while enforcing EPA (electrostatic protected area) compliance protocols. With the right system in place, businesses avoid costly rework, failed audits, or worse—customer returns and recalls. When designed with precision and deployed with purpose. These systems become a foundation for process stability and product quality.
Benefits of ESD Control System
Smart ESD control systems reduce line disruptions, increase yield and eliminate unpredictable static events.
Seamless EPA Access Compliance
With an ESD access control system in place, every operator is required to undergo wrist or heel checks before entering your ESD-protected area. This added layer of security ensures that any potential static charge is safely discharged, protecting sensitive electronic components and equipment. By implementing this system, you can be confident that your workflow is fully compliant with industry standards, reducing the risk of electrostatic damage.
Stable Year-Round Humidity
Smart Fog systems hold 40–60% RH without over-humidifying. And deliver consistent conditions that support static control without risking condensation, corrosion, or MSL issues.
Non-Wetting Humidification Process
Self-evaporative technology means no wetting of surfaces or product contamination. It’s a clean, dry mist that behaves the way electronics need it to.
Fast Integration with ESD Stack
Smart Fog plays nice with your ionizers, grounding and gates. It’s not a standalone fix, but a critical stabilizer that makes the entire system work better.
Reduced ESD Event Logs
Our systems have helped clients cut ESD incident reports significantly within the first season. This means that you get reduced hidden defects and fewer reworks.
Optimize ESD Control Year-Round
Maintain consistent electrostatic discharge (ESD) control throughout the year. Our automated ESD systems continuously monitor and adjust environmental conditions, ensuring stable protection against static buildup, even as temperatures fluctuate. With year-round, precision-controlled solutions, you can protect sensitive equipment and materials in any environment.
ESD Control Systems
Eliminate ESD: Enhance Productivity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damages machinery and triggers destructive events. But self-evaporative systems remove the threat of ESD completely.
How We Eliminate ESD:
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Realiable Humidification
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Realiable Humidification
ESD builds in dry environments containing moving parts or people. Even minor ESD incidents can disrupt production flow. To avoid ESD self-evaporative humidification sustains the right relative humidity level throughout the target area.
- Maintain exact relative humidity
- Achieve thorough humidity coverage
- No dry air
- No ESD events
Smart Fog’s ESD control systems are engineered to deliver precise humidity regulation that eliminates electrostatic risks in even the most sensitive environments.
Implementing proper ESD control systems is important in maintaining safe and efficient production conditions. An advanced ESD system from Smart Fog integrated with humidification makes sure you are getting consistent environmental stability.
Using a high-performance disinfection humidifier can also help maintain clean, static-free air in sensitive environments.
Humidity fluctuations can trigger ESD. But self-evaporative droplets achieve complete and uniform coverage, remaining airborne until they evaporate. This non-fluctuating humidity coverage prevents ESD entirely.
- Quickly dissipates across target zone
- Remains airborne and uniform
- No fluctuations
- No electrostatic discharge
Self-evaporative systems are a core part of any effective ESD control strategy.
By preventing dry spots, this ESD system minimizes electrostatic risks.
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Zero Fluctuation
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Zero Fluctuation
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Effortless Automation
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Effortless Automation
With a suite of sensitive sensors and proprietary algorithms, self-evaporative systems keep humidification in the Goldilocks zone: not too dry, not too wet, but just right all the time.
- Sense and sustain precise levels
- Automate humidification needs
- No water damage
- No unwanted climates
These systems also play a key role in modern ESD control systems, adapting in real-time to avoid static buildup.
Droplets keep the air humid and surfaces dry, stabilizing conditions for the utmost quality control. Humidity without wetness empowers productions without setbacks.
- Sustain stable humidity
- Keep surfaces dry
- No moisture-related setbacks
- No mold, rust, or water damage
Reliable ESD control helps maintain production efficiency by minimizing downtime caused by electrostatic events.
For optimal results pairing your setup with a humidity control system Smart fog’s. One that is designed for industrial environments can help ensure consistent moisture balance.
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Production Optimization
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Production Optimization
ESD Control Systems Spotlight
All systems prevent ESD, but here are customer favorites:
ES100
Direct
Space
ES100
The ES100 a direct-space humidifier engineered for ESD-sensitive areas.
Delivering precise and non-wetting humidity, the ES100 is essential for industries where ESD protection is critical.
TS100
The TS100 functions as an in-duct humidifier, integrating self-evaporative technology directly into the duct system for consistent, facility-wide humidity.
This system ensures a uniformly protected environment without ESD.
TS100
In-Duct
Humidifier
ES100M
Mobile
Humidifier
ES100M
The ES100M portable industrial humidifier is a mobile unit that utilizes self-evaporative technology to maintain the
ideal humidity level, minimizing the risk of electrostatic discharge wherever you are.
Why Partner With Smart Fog?
Smart Fog combines 30+ years of engineering experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver scalable, maintenance-light ESD control solutions. We understand that humidity is not the whole program. But it is the stabilizer that makes your ionizers, access gates and grounding protocols more effective.
Our ESD control systems are purpose-built for electronics environments, delivering dry-fog precision that never risks corrosion or MSL compromise. With Smart Fog, you don’t just buy a humidifier. You invest in a reliable, measurable, compliance-friendly solution designed for real-world electronics manufacturing conditions.
FAQs
What is an ESD control system and why do I need one?
An ESD control system prevents static damage, improves product reliability and ensures compliance with standards like ANSI/ESD S20.20.
How does humidity control help with ESD protection?
Maintaining 40–60% RH reduces electrostatic buildup, minimizing discharge events that can damage sensitive electronics and reduce yield rates.
Can I use Smart Fog systems with our existing ionizers and access gates?
Yes, Smart Fog integrates easily with ionizers, grounding systems and ESD access control gates to complete your protection ecosystem.
Will high humidity damage components or cause condensation?
No. Smart Fog uses non-wetting delivery that maintains RH safely without condensation, corrosion, or affecting sensitive electronics and processes.
Is ESD humidity control required by ANSI/ESD S20.20?
Not required, but recommended. Maintaining ideal RH enhances system effectiveness and helps demonstrate readiness during compliance audits.