StarTech.com SWS100 ESD Anti Static Wrist Strap Band with Grounding Wire

The StarTech.com SWS100 is an ESD wrist strap with static-dissipative material and a 6 ft. grounding cord, suited to technicians servicing electronics who want to help protect sensitive equipment from static buildup.

Recommended For

• Seated electronics repair technicians who handle exposed, static-sensitive parts at a grounded workstation and need a wired wrist connection during service work.
• PC repair or build technicians who repeatedly handle components at a fixed bench and can clip the included 6 ft grounding cord to a suitable ground point.
• Electronics hobbyists who work on exposed circuit boards at a stationary, grounded work area and want a wired strap rather than a wireless-style band.
• Field-service workers doing a specific repair near an equipotential bonding point, when a wired wrist strap is practical for the task.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When upgrading a desktop PC’s RAM, graphics card, or motherboard, a technician wears the strap and connects its clip to a properly grounded point; this helps dissipate body charge while handling static-sensitive parts.
• During laptop or desktop hardware repair, a service technician keeps the strap on while opening the device and replacing internal components, helping reduce the chance of static discharge reaching sensitive electronics.
• When installing a new processor, memory module, or expansion card, a PC builder wears the strap before removing the part from its anti-static packaging; it provides a continuous way to manage body charge while the component is handled.
• At an electronics repair bench, a technician clips the strap to a grounded work surface or ESD mat and wears it while inspecting or replacing circuit boards, helping keep the technician and equipment at a more equal electrical potential.
• For repeated service work on multiple computers, a technician can leave the strap on during the repair session rather than relying only on occasional contact with the chassis; the cord should be connected to a suitable grounded point and kept clear of the work area.

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