ESD Anti-Static Table Mat Kit, 2 Ft x 4 Ft, Gray, Includes an ESD Wrist Strap and ESD Grounding Cord, MADE IN USA

If you work on computers or other electronic items, one of the most important tools you can have on your test bench is a high-quality anti-static mat to protect your gear’s sensitive electronic components from static electricity.I’ve used a number of different anti-static mats over the years. Some of them were good, some of them not so good.I’m always eager to try new out ones, and I received one of the best I’ve ever used last week for review: the Bertech 2′x3′ Anti-Static Mat Kit with Wrist Strap and Grounding Cord.When the package arrived, I opened up the box unrolled the mat. Although it was tightly rolled and the ambient temp quite chilly, it took just a few minutes for it to begin laying nice and flat on my test bench. I connected the “snap” end of the included grounding cord to the mat and the other end to the face plate screw on a nearby outlet.bertech-antistatic-mat-kitNext, I clipped the alligator clip on the end of the wire on the wrist strap to the other snap on the anti-static mat. Everything looked and worked great, although I would have preferred a wrist strap with a snap that matched the one on the mat instead of an alligator clip.At 2′x3′, this anti-static mat is the perfect size for the work area of my test bench. It easily holds a desktop PC (laid flat on its side) along with various tools, screws, and computer parts. Nothing is cramped and everything I need fits on there nicely.Note: If this mat happens to be too large for your particular workspace, you can easily cut it to fit.I was particularly impressed with the quality of the mat. It’s made from a thick sheet of tough anti-static vinyl that I believe should last for several years even with moderate to heavy use.Bottom line: I believe this Bertech 2′x3′ antistatic mat is a good value for the money.

Mat is very easy to assemble and easy to use. It has connects for the ground and wrist strap on both ends so you can use it left or right handed. I don’t really like using the receptacle screw as the ground connection point though and would have preferred it had the plug in type so there is no doubt the ground wire is touching the ground inside the receptacleWould recommend

This product is very high quality and very worth it. The material of the mat is flexible to be rolled up, yet maintains rigidity to hold its form and is heavy duty. The button snaps on opposing ends of this mat are placed securely with no distortion either. The wrist strap feels of high quality as well, with the strap being stretchable, adjustable, and there is a locking feature to prevent the strap from loosening so a solid contact is present (I have big wrists). They ditched the banana connector design for the strap’s alligator hook for a solid plug-in style hook so nothing will bend or wear over time. I was skepticle at first when I purchased this mat because of an old video review I saw online pointing out numerous flaws, but I can gladly say that Bertech definitely put a lot of effort into ramping up this design because not a single flaw was noticeable and I am very satisfied. Very much worth the money.

I used this when repairing larger pinball circuit boards and keep the sharp solder joints on the back of the board from scraping a table I was working at. I suppose a piece of cardboard would have worked as well, but this had the benefit of being ESD-safe. Another advantage of this mat though is it allows you to flip a circuit board around quickly front to back and provides a slight amount of cushion compared to it being flipped on a hard surface. So not as jarring on the board or components when you're making repairs.Unfortunately didn't buy one of these mats until later in life, so plenty of tables were scratched and I only used it for a short amount of time while prototyping new boards or doing repairs on old boards. But if I had to do it all over again I'd pick one of these up in a heart-beat!It's not cheap, but it's a one-time buy for years of use. And if you're repairing a lot of boards, then it's well worth it!

Mine has been in storage since 2015. I just got it out and it works great. Mat stays flat even after staying coiled in package for years.The strap has 1 MEG ohm to end of coiled cable. Do not expect a continuity with your meter. It is designed for a slow drain to ground. This setup works great for assembly of a PC or computer systems or assembly/troubleshooting of electronic boards.Keep in mind that this is not a soldering mat. The description emphasizes static and grounding with no mention of soldering. I see a couple bad reviews related to soldering which is a little unfair. Get yourself a different mat for dripping solder. The material for the mat has to be different and likely more expensive to do both.

Unlike my last antistatic mat, this one is made in the USA and the quality shows. It is a good size and the accessories are well made. It flattened itself out within around 12 hours. It does have that "beachball" smell, but that dissipates after a couple of weeks. Well worth the money.