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3M™ Benchtop Air Ionizer 963E
The use of ionized air in electronics work environments eliminates the build up of
potentially damaging static charges. Air ionizers are primarily used to control static
charge on nonconductive materials. Grounding is normally used to control charge
on conductive objects and personnel, however, nonconductors cannot be grounded
to drain electrostatic charge. Ionization is the only method of neutralizing a static
charge on a nonconductor. Ionized air can neutralize static charges on circuit board
substrates, insulating tapes and plastic objects found in the work area. The 3M
Benchtop Air Ionizer 963E blankets the benchtop with ionized air to help prevent
static from damaging sensitive electronics.
The 963E ionizer uses AC 100V to 230V power. The ionizer features a two-speed

3M™ Benchtop Air Ionizer 963E

fan, a power indicator lamp, a static-dissipative plastic housing, and a combination
metal-plastic stand that can also double as a mounting bracket.

Rapid neutralization of electrostatic charge
The ion-generation technology present in the 963E ionizer is capable of producing
extremely large amounts of ions, resulting in nearly instantaneous static charge
neutralization. The 963E ionizer is capable of reducing a static charge of 1000V
to 100V in less than one second, at a one foot distance, when tested* at the high
fan speed. In addition, the powerful fan allows the generated ions to be carried at
high speed for long distances. At a distance of three feet, the discharge time only

Basic Features
• Two versions available, depending
on power cord plug
• Neutralizes static charges on
nonconductive objects

increases to approximately five seconds.

• Maintains equal balance of
positive-negative ions

*When tested according to ANSI/ESD S3.1-1991

• Two-speed fan

Intrinsically balanced, maintenance-free

• Static-dissipative housing

3M ionizers have a proprietary, intrinsically balanced ion generation system

• UL, C-UL, CE, NOM certification

which ensures that equal levels of positive and negative ions are produced despite
variations in line voltage, fan speed, and emitter point condition. No adjustment or
calibration is required to maintain ion balance. This allows the unit to generate a
balanced mix of positive and negative ions - even if the emitter points become dirty.
The 963E ionizer is virtually maintenance free. The ionizer’s unique design requires
only periodic cleaning of emitter points to maintain optimum performance. The
points do not require replacement and the unit does not require adjustment before or
after cleaning.