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Automotive Solutions

As vehicle technology continues to advance, automotive manufacturing is becoming increasingly automated, connected, and quality-driven. From electric vehicle battery production to sophisticated electronic systems and precision-molded components, manufacturers face growing demands for consistent quality, contamination control, and process reliability.

Electrostatic charge can impact product quality at nearly every stage of automotive manufacturing. Uncontrolled static can attract contaminants, interfere with automated processes, damage sensitive electronic components, and contribute to production defects. Effective static control helps improve product quality, increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and support reliable, traceable manufacturing processes.

Automotive Manufacturing Applications

  • EV Battery Manufacturing
    • Control static during battery cell, module, and pack assembly to minimize contamination, protect sensitive components, and improve production reliability for electric vehicle batteries.
  • Plastic Parts Molding
    • Neutralize static on molded plastic components such as dashboards, instrument panels, center consoles, door panels, bumper covers, grilles, and trim pieces to reduce dust attraction and improve downstream processing.
  • Precision Milling & Machining
    • Reduce static on machined metal and composite components, including housings, brackets, structural parts, and powertrain components, helping prevent debris buildup and improve part cleanliness before assembly.
  • Painting & Coating Preparation
    • Remove dust and contaminants from body panels, bumper fascias, mirror housings, spoilers, and other painted components prior to coating, resulting in improved finish quality and fewer paint defects.
  • Interior Trim Assembly
    • Eliminate static on interior components such as dashboard assemblies, door panels, center consoles, headliners, pillars, and decorative trim to reduce contamination and simplify automated handling and assembly.
  • Electronic Assembly
    • Protect electrostatic-sensitive components including infotainment displays, digital instrument clusters, touch panels, printed circuit boards (PCBs), sensors, camera modules, and electronic control units (ECUs) from electrostatic discharge (ESD) during manufacturing and assembly.

Whether protecting sensitive electronics, improving paint quality, or reducing contamination throughout production, Simco-Ion helps automotive manufacturers optimize processes while meeting today's demanding quality standards and preparing for the manufacturing challenges of tomorrow.

IQ Easy Static Neutralizing Bar

The rugged IQ Easy Static Neutralizing Bar has an integrated high voltage power supply and requires only a low voltage input of 24V DC, allowing for a safer, cleaner install. The IQ Easy bar is IP-66 rated for durability and easy cleaning. It is available in two configurations 

  • Speed - Ideal for most applications including high speed requirements. Has a working distance of 2"-9"
  • Hybrid - Recommended for farther distances, accommodating mounting up to 18" away from the target

There are two status LEDs on the bar end: indicated Power (green) or bar Overload (red). Universal mounting brackets are supplied for various mounting options. 

Features and Benefits

  • 24 VDC low voltage input from your machine or Adapter Kit
  • 2 LED status indicators
  • IP-66 rated against particulate and splash
  • Designed for rugged industrial use and easy cleaning
  • Shockless long-life emitter points
  • IQ Power System compatible for remote monitoring intelligence
  • Air Assist bar option

 

Specifications: Hybrid Speed
Working distance Max. 18" (455 mm) Max. 9" (225 mm)
Housing material Fiberglass reinforced extrusion
Ionization point Tungsten
Cable Low voltage cable
Connector Standard M12
Weight 0.1 lb/ in (1.8 g/ mm)
Temperature range 0°-131°F (0-55°C)
Approval/Protection classification CE, IP-66, ETL
Suitable power supply 24V DC voltage input