Our lives are systemized by an unabated day-to-day routine, although its specifics vary between individuals most of it is predictable. Some of us begin the day with a cup of coffee and biscuits or perhaps a glimpse at the classifieds of the daily journal and not to forget the basic oral hygiene routine. Every commodity which plays a part in our daily cycle is chosen specifically according to the needs, the expenditure, and the preferences of each individual. How are these rates fixed?
These rates are decided based on the materials used, their quantity, manpower involved, machinery and technique used, the technology behind its production, transportation, warehousing cost, geopolitical situations, and its demand. Here, machinery, technique, and technology refer to the mechanical components that come with an additional expense called the cost of maintenance
Automatic machinery majorly involves moving components and is bound to be affected by static. Static, a result of friction becomes inevitable in all manufacturing facilities. Studies have shown that an electronics manufacturing facility faces losses due to static electricity estimated between half a billion dollars to 5 billion dollars. Studies also stress on the fact that the above-mentioned values are average estimates and it could certainly exceed $5 billion. These issues are often overlooked as it does not bring a huge expense at once but is rather an effect on efficiency observed over a period of time.
Often, industries increase the speed of their lines to optimize productivity. Initially, the plan appears to be beneficial in terms of productivity but what they fail to notice is the silent effect of static growing exponentially. This leads to a variety of issues affecting the quality, productivity, profit, and safety, making the industry vulnerable to fire hazards.