Where can i buy a ESD simulator gun uk for a home project

[Chambers3479]

i am looking to do some ESD testing on some electronics at home, where can i pick up a ESD simulator gun without a company

 

[DPG]

i am looking to do some ESD testing on some electronics at home, where can i pick up a ESD simulator gun without a company

Have you tried Amazon?

 

[Chambers3479]

Have you tried Amazon?

I can't see any that actually generate pulses, just heat guns and ionizers

 

[mainline]

I can't see any that actually generate pulses, just heat guns and ionizers

https://www.testequity.co.uk/product/NAME10478-ESD-NX30

ESD Footwear / Wrist Strap Test Station | ESD Testing | Bondline

ESD Footwear / Wrist Strap Test Station checks the continuity of wrist straps and foot grounders. Supplied with a 1-year calibration certificate.

www.bondline.co.uk

 

[Avo Mk8]

These are expensive bits of kit. The most economic might be to hire one, but even then you are talking £100's a week.
Sounds like some destructive testing coming up

how about this: Thermo KeyTek MZ-15 ESD Simulator Probe ETC NEXT DAY EXPRESS SHIP | eBay Thermo KeyTek MZ-15 ESD Simulator Probe ETC NEXT DAY EXPRESS SHIP | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295695684676?

Schaffner NSG 435 ESD Electrostatic Discharge Simulator + 2 Discharge Tips | eBay

Ergonomic design and advanced functionality. In Good Condition.

www.ebay.co.uk

Pardon our interruption...

PS the above is remarkably cheap compared to the professional kit I've seen!

 

[pc1966]

A proper ESD gun is quite expensive. I have one of these:

Rent or Buy Keytek MINIZAP MZ-15EC ESD Test Simulator, 15 kV

Rent or purchase a Keytek MINIZAP MZ-15EC ESD Test Simulator, 15 kV or other Compliance Testing - EMC, ESD, EMI, RFI Test Equipment for your testing requirements. Contact us to check availability and request a quick quote today.

www.axiomtest.com

However, calibration is from 1996 when my former work got it...

If you simply want some sort of a discharge for testing then the likes of the piezo lighter units can deliver.

 

[pc1966]

These are expensive bits of kit. The most economic might be to hire one, but even then you are talking £100's a week.
Sounds like some destructive testing coming up

how about this: Thermo KeyTek MZ-15 ESD Simulator Probe ETC NEXT DAY EXPRESS SHIP | eBay Thermo KeyTek MZ-15 ESD Simulator Probe ETC NEXT DAY EXPRESS SHIP | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295695684676?

Ah - you got there first!

 

[mainline]

Make your own using a flyback transformer.

Not that the OP seems that interested.

 

[Avo Mk8]

Make your own using a flyback transformer.

Not that the OP seems that interested.

Perhaps he did and hung onto the output