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StarTech.com Anti-Static Mat - 25” x 27.5” Electrical Grounding Desk Pad - For Home or Work - Beige (M3013)
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- PROTECT EQUIPMENT: Unlike conductive systems, this static dissipative mat protects your most sensitive equipment from static damage
- LOW PROFILE: Only 0.1” (0.2 centimeter) thick, this anti-static rubber mat sits comfortably under your desk equipment, whether at home or work
- TOP SPECIFICATIONS MET: This electrical grounding mat is designed to meet the highest specifications, including IBM and US military static control standards
- CONVENIENT SIZE: Measuring 24” x 27.5”, this ESD pad is perfectly sized to fit your CPU/VDT and keyboard
- THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support on this anti-static table mat and has been the IT pro’s choice since 1985
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From the manufacturer
Add a large 24" x 27.5" anti-static mat to your desktop or work station
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The Desktop Anti-Static Mat helps you protect your valuable computer equipment from dangerous static electricity. |
This high quality anti-static mat is constructed from the highest quality static dissipative material, to ensure safe operation of your equipment. |
The anti-static mat meets IBM and US military static control standards and measures 24" x 2 7.5" - perfect for placement under the CPU/VDT and keyboard. |
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Product Description
Protect Equipment StarTech.com's anti-static mat helps you protect your valuable computer equipment from dangerous static electricity. This high quality anti-static mat is constructed from the highest quality static dissipative material, to ensure safe operation of your equipment. High Quality the electrical grounding mat meets IBM and US military static control standards and measures 24” x 27.5”, making it perfect for placement under the CPU/VDT and keyboard. Convenient Size Designed to sit comfortably under your desk equipment, this ESD pad protects your electronics without being bulky or interfering with daily work. The mat is also beige, blending in with most desk or table surfaces. This anti-static rubber mat is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Computer equipment is extremely sensitive to static electricity. For instance, static discharge can render RAM unusable if not protected against. The StarTech M3013 24x27.5 Desktop Anti-Static Mat protects your valuable computer equipment by exceeding IBM and US military static control standards.
The mat is made of static dissipative material rather than the ineffective conductive system. It is 27.5 x 24 (WxL) and is designed to be placed under the CPU/VDT and keyboard. It lies flat and has a rubber back the prevents it from slipping. A 10-foot grounding cord is included. The StarTech M3013 24x27.5 Desktop Anti-Static Mat is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
From the Manufacturer
Protect your valuable computer equipment from dangerous static electricity with StarTech.coms M3013, one of many anti-static products carried by StarTech.com that exceeds IBM & US military static control standards. Designed to sit under the CPU/VDT and keyboard, this product is made from the highest quality static dissipative material to ensure the safe operation of your equipment.
Features and Benefits
- Highest quality static dissipative material-not the ineffective conductive system
- Includes 10ft.(3M) grounding cord
- Protect sensitive equipment from static damage
- Rubber back-lies flat
- Sits under CPU/VDT and keyboard
- Top technical specifications-exceeds IBM & US military static control standards.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 23.62 x 27.56 x 0.08 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Domestic Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. |
| International Shipping | This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More |
| ASIN | B00009XT3H |
| Item model number | M3013 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#6,243 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
#23 in Desk Pads & Blotters #6,163 in Home Décor Products |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 3, 2003 |
| Manufacturer | STARTECH.COM |
| Language: | English |
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Protect EquipmentStarTech.com's anti-static mat helps you protect your valuable computer equipment from dangerous static electricity. This high quality anti-static mat is constructed from the highest quality static dissipative material, to ensure safe operation of your equipment.High QualityThe electrical grounding mat meets IBM and US military static control standards and measures 24” x 27.5”, making it perfect for placement under the CPU/VDT and keyboard.Convenient SizeDesigned to sit comfortably under your desk equipment, this ESD pad protects your electronics without being bulky or interfering with daily work. The mat is also beige, blending in with most desk or table surfaces.This anti-static rubber mat is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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First of all, Anti-Static mats are not conductive, they are static dissipative. There is a difference. If we wanted a conductive surface, we would use a sheet of metal, or a conductive coating.
Let me emphasize: this is an Anti-Static mat, not a sheet of metal.
When measuring this device with a multi meter, what you should see is a resistance about 1M ohm between the clip and ground.
If you want to [informally] verify it's operation, do the following:
1) Properly ground the mat (water pipes, gas lines, etc)
2) Shuffle around on the carpet wearing socks
3) Hold your hand on the mat while it is grounded. If the voltage rises above zero [measure on the snap at the back of the mat], it is not effective.
When using this device, you also need to wear an anti-static wrist strap.
This strap does not snap to the mat!
Both the mat, and the strap need to be tied to earth ground. Each of these will have a resistor approximately 1M ohm or larger
This is not a professional-grade mat, but it works. Again, don't expect this mat to be conductive when measured.
In a review on a anti-static wristband I included some extra information in my review about proper grounding and why this is important working with sensitive electronic devices, I'll attach it here in case anyone is interested in the extra info, since this mat can and should be used in conjunction with a grounding wriststrap:
In regards to the anti-static wrist strap (or anti-static mat), it's worth noting that most information you read about these straps indicate clipping on to the metal frame of a computer case during maintenance. If you're working on a smaller device, like a phone/tablet, you're going to need to work out a different means for grounding. I have a separate anti-static work mat, I clip to that, and then I clip to a homemade cord that only has a ground prong (no hot or neutral) that gets plugged in to a known grounded receptacle.
Precaution: I have roughly seven years of experience working in residential and commercial electric environments. I do not recommend making your own grounding cord, if you choose to do so, you do so at your own risk. Many different products are available, some here on Amazon, that are crafted specifically for this purpose, such as: GROUNDING CORD | 6-foot long, 3-prong gator with clip on - If you need something to ground to in a pinch, though it's less reliable than a known-grounded receptacle, copper water pipes and all things connected to the water system in your home, in the United States, are bonded to the grounding system for your home, as per the NEC. In my area, in most counties, the gas lines are also grounded, but this seems to vary wildly by locality. Finally, if you have a workbench or space near your electrical panel, you can also attach the clip directly (READ: not inside the panel!!) to the primary ground wire, the thick bare copper wire, that travels from your panel to the ground rods buried in the earth.
Bear in mind, not everyone goes through the effort of using an anti-static strap when working on electronics, but it is considered to be "best practice". I always use mine, when working on my own electronics or other people's electronics, simply because the internal components of these devices are sensitive to electric discharge and it's silly to take risks with your devices when it's a small matter to use the strap.
Specifically, most things that are conductive or semi-conductive (electronic devices, metallic frames, objects you may come in to contact with, and yourself) all have electric potential. Electric discharge occurs when your electric potential or the electric potential of whatever you are touching are different. The most common example of this is the static "shock" experienced when touching a metal object after walking across a carpet.
Most of the time, there's no visible indication when you've come into contact with something that has a different electrical potential, because the difference isn't enough for a visible "spark" like you're used to seeing with static electricity; but a strong static shock can carry upwards of, I believe, 20,000-25,000 volts. Some electronic devices can be damaged by discharges as low as 30V. You don't see it when it happens, nor is there always visible effects or noticeable loss of function, but it can attribute to the eventual failure of the component.
Finally, you may have noted that I've referenced "known-good" grounded receptacles at several points. The reason I make that distinction is that just because a receptacle can physically accept a three-prong plug, does not actually mean that the receptacle is grounded. If you want the long-winded explanation for why that may be, read below. Never assume that a receptacle is properly grounded. You can test any receptacle with an inexpensive plug tester, available here on Amazon or at any local hardware store. (Pro tip: Irrelevant to the topic, but some plug testers also have a button for testing GFIs, the receptacles found in wet locations like kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and garages. This button is useful in determining whether a receptacle is being fed from a GFI, if the button doesn't "trip" the GFI, it isn't protected!) Ideal Industries 61-501 GFCI Receptacle Tester
Some background on grounding in residential homes:
Many older homes that have been renovated tend to have incomplete grounding systems, or it's common for homeowners or unlicensed handymen to install receptacles without adequate knowledge of how grounding works, resulting in a receptacle that is not grounded. Typical residential electrical boxes are made out of non-conductive PVC, and residential wiring is sheathed in a plastic-like outer coating. In a typical circuit, you have wires running from one receptacle, to the next, to the next, and in many homes these circuits can be spread across many rooms, or an entire level of the home. The grounds are typically twisted together, and a "tail" connects directly to the ground screw on the receptacle. Poorly twisted wires can come apart; you notice when it's the hot wire or the neutral wire because the receptacle stops working, whereas there's no noticeable indication if this has occurred with the grounding wires. Additionally, in older homes where metallic cabling is in use, the sheathing was used as the ground, often with the thin grounding copper wire wrapped around the end of the cable as it enters the box (this same process is also common with the old cloth-wrapped cable and metal boxes), as a means of grounding through the box. In circumstances where this old equipment is replaced, it isn't uncommon that, say, if the ground wire was too short, they just ignore it and hook the receptacle up with the hot/neutral only.
Enter this anti-static mat. Don't get me wrong, I still clip myself to the power supply, but now I clip the mat, too. The coiled alligator clip extends to about 4 feet long before it starts to pull the mat with it, meaning that your ground doesn't have to be right next to you. This frees up table space if you're not weird like me about having your wrist clipped in, too.
The mat is a joy to work on. It's soft enough that cases and components sink in a bit and don't slide around, and it rolls back up into a surprisingly small package. I've been using it once a week or so since buying it, and the only way you'd be able to tell is the slight smear from when I had a disagreement with a tube of thermal paste that was sitting on it. It's very easy to clean and keep clean.
My only problem with the mat is that it doesn't roll out perfectly flat, but it does settle down when weight is placed on it.
There are plenty of flashier mats out there. There are $60 mats that have diagrams for various motherboard sizes and all that fun stuff, but at the end of the day, do you really need a motherboard size grid on your 24"x27.5" anti-static mat? You might, and there are certainly situations where even I could have saved a few seconds by having that instead of reaching for a tape measure, but most hobbyists don't really need that. I'd rather spend my money on the components, not the mat I build them on. This does what I expect it to, and it's cheap. No complaints.
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One annoyance: it comes packaged in a roll, and the shipper/manufacturer rolled it in the direction that when it's placed face up, it curls back up. It would have been much better if they rolled it the other way, so that when it's unrolled with the top up, it doesn't curl back. I had to leave heavy books on it for several weeks to get rid of the curl.
It arrived quickly in a long narrow box. Inside it was a slim white box. Inside that was the ESD Mat. The first thing I noticed was the colour was not white but more like off white which was not a huge issue. I unrolled it a measured it and it was mostly accurate to the dimensions except one side was 0.5 inch shorter than it was supposed to be. The mat itself looked it was made from a high quality material and was black on the underside. True to the picture there was a detachable cord attached to the mat with a crocodile clip at the end of it. I do understand what some other reviewers were saying about the mat curling up as that is how it was packaged. I didn't think it was a huge deal as I just put the mat on a table and left items on each corner for a few hours. After that it did not curl up anymore. I went out and bought a ring terminal from canadian tire. I opened up my wall outlet and attached the ring terminal to the screw of the wall outlet and closed it back up. I attach the crocodile clip from the mat to the ring terminal and that is how I keep the mat grounded. I attached a picture if anyone wants to see what that looks like. I have worked on one project of opening up an e reader and replacing its battery. It was nice to work on the ESD mat and to know that I am grounded and also that this mat is thick enough so my table underneath will not be left with any marks.
Overall, I am quite happy with this purchase. I kind of with it was smaller length wise but not a huge deal. The material is good and it does what it is supposed to do.




- Once it is flat, it will provide protection for your work surface.
- Not good for soldering as the material melts at soldering temperatures. It bubbles up when hot solder falls on it. Soldering Iron will easily melt through it.
- Not recommended for soldering stations, get a silicone-based mat instead.
Mi gabinete de pc tiene pintura asi que no sirve si lo conecto a la fuente de pdoer creo yo ni al gabinete. ya que tienen pintura las dos, no son metal desnudo
I use this to work on radio controlled airplanes, multirotors, and even pico satellite hardware which are INCREDIBLY sensitive to tiny static discharges. If this surface ever needs to be replaced I would happily buy this one again!
Le câble de ground à une résistance d’environ 1MOhm (985KOhm) comme écrit sur la clip.
Conseil au manufacturier; rouler le matelas sur l’autre côté pour la facilité de déroulement et pour que se soit plus facile à lui redonner sa forme plate!



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