Bertech ESD Anti-Static Table Mat Kit, 2.5 Ft x 4 Ft, Blue, 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.

Not a bad mat, price is reasonable and can be cut to size very easily if needed. Mine needed to be trimmed down from 24 to 18.25 inches. 1 pass with an x-acto #2 blade was all it took. The advertised surface resistivity of 10^8 – 10^9 is spot on with my meter that measured it at 10^9.The only downside is the vinyl isn’t very heat resistant like some other mats. I would not recommend doing any board soldering directly on it. Simply placing a board flat on the mat and using de-soldering braid on some holes burned through it about half a millimeter. Other mats I have used never had this problem. This one is probably best for disassembly/assembly of electronics. Overall not a bad general purpose mat.

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 to get static zaps often when walking around my room and then sitting down and touching my computer. After getting annoyed enough and not wanting to damage my electronic equipment, I ordered the Bertech ESD Mat Kit. Initially it had an unpleasant plasticky smell, so I had to air it out for about a week. Afterwards, laid the mat on the floor under my desk and connected it to an electrical ground. Haven't had any static zaps after this.

I could barely work on this mat for the first week, because the off-gassing was so bad, even though our space was quite large (the entire floor of a downtown building) and well ventilated.We moved to a smaller office a few months later, and after unpacking everything, again the smell of the mat was too much to bear. I had to move it to a more open space, in front of an open window. Yet the smell is still strong.I do not recommend this mat if you are sensitive to smells.

It’s a bummer, not heat resistant at all. Solder melted the surface. Thought maybe one side was more heat resistant than the other, but it’s the same issue on both sides. The only thing nice is color because of high contrast so you can see everything that’s on the mat.

The quality of this kit is top notch. While knowing each component is compatible is a huge selling point, each piece is individually excellent. The mat unrolls and lays flat without the hassle of having to leave it under a small library of books. The common ground cord snaps tightly into the socket on the mat. The kit comes will all the parts needed to do the job right.The only negative I’ve found is that the wrist strap doesn’t match the color of the cords (both of my cords are black, unlike the picture) or mat.

Mine didn't come with a grounding wire. How is something anti-static without a grounding wire? Otherwise, it seems like good material and looks durable and padded enough to be comfortable. The 2.5ftX3ft one is just a little bit wider than the desk I wanted to put it on, but I already knew that. We'll see if it is easy to trim off the extra.

I have it setup on my desk. Nice and square and all put together. My only complaint is that the back side of the snap (that you connect the wrist strap and ground lead to) does not sit flush with the bottom of the mat so that one corner doesn't sit flat on the desk. Unless you are OCD like me you probably wont notice :).

I was searching for this product for quite awhile and finally found it. Best price and the quality is excellent. Easy to setup

Unrolled et get to work ! Long ground cable.Great Surface size.Excellent product !

Thick vinyl that can’t take a soldering iron.

I returned this. It came with no instructions and I didnt find anything exactly like it online. Easy return so that's good!

Well made, quality mate

perfect

Sufficiently big mat for my use and a sturdy wrist strap