ESD Journal Seal of Approval
The ESD Journal in conjunction with its
associate experts and thorough tests or audits performed by qualified
laboratories will award the "ESDJournal
Seal Of Approval" to electrostatic protective
products and programs which meet very stringent standards for "fitness
for use". This Seal of Approval is destined to become the merit
badge for ESD products and programs. The ESD Journal Seal of Approval
may be awarded to products and programs for all industries such as Electronics,Chemical,
Plastics manufacturing, Textile manufacturing, Ignitions, Fires and
Explosions.
The main areas which may receive the ESD
Journal's Seal of Approval are:
1. ESD Consulting Services
ESD Program Management
Auditing
Training
Forensics and Investigation of Problems
2. Manufacturing ESD Programs
Compliance to approved (by "Seal of Approval") ESD Programs
Fit for Ultra-Sensitive (Class 0) Operations
Fit for MR/GMR Head Operations
Fit for S20.20 (or EIA 625 etc) Operations
3. Qualified Materials Lists (QML)
(a cost savings for Large Corporations)
ESD Control Supplies and Materials
Compliance with Specified Corporate Requirements (i.e.. HP, Lucent,
others)
4. ESD Test Labs
Approved for QML testing
Tests Per ESD Journal Requirements for Specific Corporations (such
as HP)
Consistent test criteria world wide
To learn more about the ESD Journal Seal
of Approval download this brochure.
ESD Journal Seal of Approval Means
Quality Electrostatic Protection (1.44MB Microsoft
Word Document)
To apply, see the guidelines below.
ESDJournal
Seal of Approval Program Guidelines
The first two products to win approval
are
Ultimat™ Static Dissipative Work Surface Two Layer Rubber
The first program to win approval is
awarded
the seal of approval for their Tape Head product manufacturing. World
Class - Class 0 operations.
he following laboratories are qualified
to submit test results on products or audits of programs being considered
for the ESDJournal Seal of Approval.
1. Fowler
Associates
2. K&S
Labs
The following experts are qualified to
review and vote on the seal for products ,audits or programs being considered
for the ESDJournal Seal of Approval. These experts may be used for the
"peer review" before the Seal of Approval is awarded or rejected.
1. Steve
Fowler
2. Bill Klein
3. Stan Weitz
4. Jeremy Smallwood
This Prestigious group makes the ESD Journal Seal of Approval
the only mark for quaity products and services.
Awarded
the ESD Journal Seal of Approval December 1, 2008 for Class Zero Manufacturing
Excellence