ESD Protection Starts With Every Component. Including Your Chair.
When creating an ESD Protected Area (EPA), attention naturally goes to workbenches, grounding, tools and equipment. But effective ESD protection is about the complete workspace, and that includes the chair. For electronics manufacturing, assembly, testing and quality control, the right seating needs to support two things at the same time: the requirements of the ESD environment and the person doing the work.
Why does the chair matter in an ESD workspace?
Static electricity can be generated through normal movement and everyday work activities. Within an ESD Protected Area (EPA), the aim is to manage this risk across the working environment so that sensitive electronic components are protected throughout the production process. This is why the chair should not be considered separately from the rest of the workstation. A purpose-built ESD chair becomes part of the complete ESD workspace while providing the ergonomic support and adjustability operators need during precise industrial work.
Treston Ergo and Plus ESD chairs are designed for use in Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and comply with IEC 61340-5-1. Their ESD protection includes conductive upholstery, backrest components, castors or glides, and an aluminium base, helping to manage electrostatic discharge as part of the overall ESD protection system
Choosing an ESD chair starts with the task
Not every operator works in the same way. Some tasks require frequent movement and a forward-leaning position close to the workpiece. Others involve longer periods of seated work and benefit from additional support. The right ESD chair should therefore be selected according to the task, working height, operating environment and individual ergonomic needs.
Treston Ergo ESD: for active work close to the task
Treston Ergo ESD is designed for active industrial work. Its forward-tilting seat supports precision work, while the contact backrest provides support in forward-leaning working positions. Quick and easy adjustments also make Ergo suitable for shared workstations.
Designed for active industrial work, including electronics assembly, testing and quality control.
- ESD protection compliant with IEC 61340-5-1 for EPA areas
- Quick and easy adjustments, ideal for shared workstations
- Forward seat tilt for precision work close to the task
- Contact backrest supports forward-leaning working postures
Treston Plus ESD: greater support for prolonged sitting
For work involving prolonged sitting, Treston Plus ESD provides a different level of ergonomic support. Its large support area, adjustable seat depth, seat tilt and backrest height help the chair adapt to the individual user.
The synchronous mechanism supports body movement and active sitting, making Plus ESD particularly suitable for precise assembly, testing and quality-control tasks that involve longer periods of seated work.
Designed for prolonged sitting and precision work requiring greater ergonomic support.
- ESD protection compliant with IEC 61340-5-1 for EPA areas
- High backrest providing a large support area
- Synchronous mechanism supporting dynamic sitting
- Individual adjustments for a comfortable fit
Ergo or Plus: which ESD chair should you choose?
| Working requirement | Treston Ergo ESD | Treston Plus ESD |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Active industrial and precision work | Prolonged seated work requiring greater support |
| Working position | Forward-leaning work close to the task | Supported and dynamic sitting |
| Key ergonomic features | Forward seat tilt, contact backrest and quick adjustments | Seat-depth adjustment, synchronous mechanism and adjustable backrest support |
| Typical applications | Assembly, testing, maintenance and quality control | Assembly, testing and quality control involving prolonged sitting |
Think beyond the chair
A chair is only one part of an ESD Protected Area. Effective protection comes from looking at the workstation as a complete system, including furniture, seating, storage, accessories, grounding and the people working within the area. At Treston, ESD protection is built into the foundation of our ESD workstation solutions. At the same time, ergonomics ensures that the workspace supports different users, tasks and changing production requirements.
Our solutions comply with international standards including IEC 61340-5-1, IEC 61340-6-1 and ANSI S20.20.
Complete your ESD workspace
When planning a new EPA or improving an existing electronics workstation, do not stop at the workbench. Consider how the chair fits the task, the operator and the wider ESD environment.
Explore Treston Ergo and Plus ESD and all chairs and find the right seating solution for your workspace.
ESD Protection Starts With Every Component. Including Your Chair.
When creating an ESD Protected Area (EPA), attention naturally goes to workbenches, grounding, tools and equipment. But effective ESD protection is about the complete workspace, and that includes the chair. For electronics manufacturing, assembly, testing and quality control, the right seating needs to support two things at the same time: the requirements of the ESD environment and the person doing the work.
ESD-proof by design: How Treston effectively provides customer-specific ESD workstation solutions
When working with sensitive electronic components, managing static electricity is an absolute requirement. Even minor electrostatic discharges (ESD) pose a serious threat to product performance and reliability. To avoid costly failures, product replacements and brand deterioration, you want to optimize the working space for your needs. Sometimes, standard products don’t come in the right shape or size, and you need a special customised solution.
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Even in today’s modern electronics manufacturing environments, ESD-related failures remain one of the most overlooked sources of hidden costs. A poorly grounded surface. An unprotected operator. One unnoticed electrostatic discharge. The result? Latent component failures, unexpected returns, or worse — quality issues out in the field.
If your team is working without ESD-proof workstations, you may already be paying the price.
If your team is working without ESD-proof workstations, you may already be paying the price.
