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AMAZON multi-meters discounts AMAZON oscilloscope discounts Plastics, paper, and textiles are normally electrically neutral, meaning they have equal positive and negative charges. However, friction can make the material electrically charged. This is static and statically-charged objects can lead to the following problems in industrial environments:
Charged conductors, such as metals, discharge completely when grounded. Insulators , such as plastics, do not conduct electricity and cannot discharge when grounded. Grounded brushes or tinsel often have little effect on these surfaces. |