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This section provides an overview for electrostatic generators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 electrostatic generator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electrostatic generator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Meech Static Eliminators USA Inc, 2.Rycobel, 3.Simco-Ion Europe.
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An electrostatic generator is a type of generator that generates static electricity or high-voltage, low-current electricity.
It is sometimes referred to as an electrostatic generator or electromotive generator. In most cases, products that generate static electricity are sold under product names such as electrostatic high-voltage generators and electrostatic guns.
Electrostatic generators and electrostatic generators can be used to observe discharge phenomena and to check the conductivity of materials by generating static electricity. For this reason, these devices are used in experiments in science education and nuclear physics.
They can also generate high voltages, and their industrial applications include power supplies for X-ray tubes, medical care, and food sterilization. Today, however, semiconductor circuits are used more often than electrostatic generators as practical high-voltage power sources.
Electrostatic spray guns and various types of electrified guns used in electrostatic painting utilize the principle of electrostatic generation. Electrostatic painting is an industrial technique in which paint particles are charged with static electricity and evenly adhere to the coated object. Electrostatic testers can also be considered a variant of electrostatic generators as a device that artificially generates static electricity. Specific examples of the use of static guns are as follows
Electrostatic generators use friction between objects to generate static electricity. A typical example of an electrostatic generator that uses frictional charging is the Van de Graaff generator. The Van de Graaff generator is a device that generates an electrical charge by rotating a belt over two rollers, which carries the charge and charges a hollow metal sphere with an electrical charge. Vandegraaff generators generate a high-voltage DC voltage, but the current generated is low.
Other electrostatic generators include electro-force machines, which spin glass disks and electrify them by friction, and Wimshurst induction electromotive generators, which use two disks and several metal fan strips on the disks to electrify them. The Wimshurst-type induction electromotive generator is an electromotive generator that uses electrostatic induction rather than frictional electromotive force.
EHD generators are generators that use a charged fluid to carry an electrical charge.
As mentioned above, electrostatic generators that use frictional charging include Van de Graaff generators and electro-force machines. In addition, the Wimshurst induction electromotive generator is an electromotive generator that uses electrostatic induction. In addition, a type of device called a charging gun or discharge gun is a device that generates static electricity by simply pulling a trigger on an object, as the electrode at the tip of the gun is electrically charged by simply pulling the trigger.
By application, there are those for demonstration experiments used for educational purposes, and those used for industrial purposes such as electrostatic painting. The size of the device and output voltage vary greatly depending on the device. If used, it is necessary to select the right one for the application.
Electric charges exist in the atoms that make up matter. Among the components of an atom, those with a positive charge are the nucleus and those with a negative charge are the electrons.
When two objects rub against each other due to friction, electrons are transferred from one to the other, resulting in the accumulation of a negative charge on one object and a positive charge on the other. This state of electrical bias is called electrification and is referred to as the "generation of static electricity.
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Simco-Ion Europe, founded in 1966 and headquartered in the Netherlands, is a manufacturer specializing in equipment for the elimination of static electricity. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including static elimination tools, static charging equipment, high-voltage generators, and solutions for web and particle cleaning applications across various industries. It is a member of the worldwide ITW group, and the company delivers its complete static control solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Elettromeccanica Bonato s.a.s. is a designer and manufacturer of electric motors and drives, established in 1978 and headquartered in Veneto, Italy. The company offers a wide range of electric devices, including AC and DC systems, antistatic bars, ionizing blowers, and power supplies. It also provides ATEX systems, ionizing rotating jets, edge-fixing electrodes, IML printing, and generators. The company has operations in various countries around the world, including Germany, Italy, Switzerland, India, and China. It caters to the machine tool, food and beverage processing, packaging, printing, and power generation industries.
Meech Static Eliminators USA Inc., established in 1907 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, USA, is a manufacturer of static control, web cleaning, and air technology products. It offers a diverse range of products, including static eliminators, web cleaners, and compressed air technology. The static control solutions prevent electrostatic discharge, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of various industrial processes. Web cleaning systems remove contaminants from substrates, enhancing print quality and production efficiency in the printing and packaging industries. The company serves multiple industries, including printing, packaging, plastics, automotive, and electronics, among others.
Ravarini Castoldi & Co. SRL, established in 1867 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, is a manufacturer of electrostatic equipment. The company's products started with electrostatic oiling machines and electrostatic powder spraying machines. In 1986, the same electrostatic principles were developed into an electrostatic oiler for a pickling line, and the company moved forward, primarily supplying cold rolling mills and the aluminum industry with electrostatic oilers for pickling lines, cold milling lines, and continuous annealing lines. It also provides custom solutions for clients with specific requirements.
Rycobel is a supplier of measuring equipment, optimization of production processes, and maintenance and calibration of various devices. The company has offices in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Rycobel offers various testing equipment for material characterization including vibration testing and bending resistance. They also have equipment for testing paper, beverages, packaging, and textiles among others. Rycobel offers solutions to static electricity, dust and moisture removal from all surfaces, and surface treatment to ensure adhesion to various materials.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meech Static Eliminators USA Inc |
33.3%
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| 2 | Rycobel |
33.3%
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| 3 | Simco-Ion Europe |
33.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electrostatic generator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Italy
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2 | 50.0% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 25.0% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 25.0% |
