The movement of flammable material generates static electricity.  If not properly controlled, this static can discharge in a hazardous location and cause an explosion or fire.  OSHA, NFPA, Canadian Fire safety codes, and many corporate safety policies mandate the use of bonding and grounding to eliminate the build-up of static charges when dealing with flammable or explosive gases, liquids and other materials.

The StaticSure product is an intrinsically safe device designed to help you comply with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.  When used with proper bonding and grounding clamps and cables, StaticSure helps to ensure that a static bond has been achieved prior to handling flammable materials. 

How the StaticSure operates

The device is self-powered and works by constantly measuring the resistance between its end points to ensure that proper bonding is being achieved.  The device can be used to either provide the static electricity with a path to a known ground point such as a ground bus, or to provide a bond between two objects that allows the electrical potential to equalize, thus reducing the risk of static discharge between the two objects.  Watch the video below for a quick overview.

To ensure that there is a proper bond, the StaticSure tests whether resistance in the circuit is below the industry standard of 5 Ohms.  At 5 Ohms or less, static electricity can flow very easily to be dissipated or equalized.  If the device senses that there is greater than 5 Ohms of resistance, a red light will flash to warn that there is a potential danger of static discharge.  If everything is connected properly, no light will flash.

Note: This product does NOT test whether a ground has been achieved.  It determines whether a bond has been made between two items or between an item and the known grounding point.