Anti-Static Soldering Mat, Extra Large 23.6 x 13.8 Inch, Heat Resistant Silicone ESD-Safe Workbench Mat for Avionics, Instrument Panel, and Electronics Maintenance
The surface an avionics or instrument technician works on is not incidental to the work being done — an unprotected bench that accumulates static charge creates an ESD risk to sensitive components, and a surface that is not heat resistant creates burn and damage risk from soldering iron contact. Supplied by JHEARs Aerospace, this extra-large anti-static soldering mat provides a 23.6 by 13.8 inch ESD-safe silicone working surface that protects sensitive avionics and instrument components from electrostatic discharge damage and the bench surface from heat damage from soldering irons and hot components in a single practical workspace upgrade.
The grey silicone surface is heat resistant, easy to clean after soldering flux and other workshop contaminants, and provides a non-slip base that keeps components, tools, and fasteners where they are placed during work. At 23.6 by 13.8 inches, the mat is large enough to accommodate a full avionics box, instrument cluster, or wiring harness laid out for work without the constraint of a smaller mat that forces components off the protected surface. For avionics workshops, instrument shops, and home hangar bench setups where sensitive electronics work is a regular activity, this mat provides the correct working surface conditions in a format large enough to be genuinely useful.
Spec: Anti-static (ESD-safe) soldering and workbench mat. 23.6 x 13.8 inch working surface. Heat resistant silicone construction. Grey. Non-slip base. Easy clean surface. Suitable for avionics, instrument panel, electronics maintenance, and soldering bench work.
Who this is for: Avionics engineers and instrument technicians working on sensitive electronics and avionics boxes at the bench who need a large ESD-safe and heat-resistant working surface, aircraft maintenance professionals who solder wiring harnesses, avionics connections, and instrument components and need protection from bench surface heat damage, and anyone setting up a home hangar or workshop bench for avionics and electronics work who needs the correct surface conditions for sensitive component handling.
FAQ
What is the difference between this mat and the smaller magnetic anti-static mat also available from JHEARs Aerospace?
This extra-large silicone anti-static mat provides a 23.6 by 13.8 inch ESD-safe heat-resistant surface optimised for soldering and electronics bench work on larger assemblies. The magnetic anti-static mat is smaller at 20.7 by 13.4 inches and adds a magnetic surface for fastener retention, which is useful for disassembly and reassembly tasks where small ferrous fasteners need to be held in place. Choose based on whether fastener retention or a larger soldering-optimised surface is the primary requirement for your typical work.
Is the silicone surface compatible with soldering flux and isopropyl alcohol cleaning?
Silicone surfaces are generally resistant to the solvents and cleaning agents used in electronics work including isopropyl alcohol and most soldering flux residues. Wipe the surface clean after use to maintain the ESD-safe properties of the mat over time, as flux residue and contamination buildup can affect surface conductivity.
Does this mat need to be grounded to provide ESD protection?
Anti-static mats provide ESD protection most effectively when used as part of a complete ESD control system including a wrist strap and grounding connection. A mat used without grounding still provides some benefit through charge dissipation, but for critical avionics component work where ESD damage is a significant concern, use the mat in conjunction with a grounded wrist strap for the full protection that professional avionics handling standards require.
Why should I purchase my avionics workbench equipment from JHEARs Aerospace?
At JHEARs Aerospace, we supply practical workbench equipment and tooling selected for professional use in aviation maintenance and avionics environments. Our range is chosen to give engineers and technicians the workspace conditions that sensitive electronics and precision maintenance work requires.
