The loose particles can then be easily blown away. Patented technology ensures balanced ionization for consistent control of surface charges. The 980 never needs adjustment and requires very little maintenance.

The 980 is a multi-component device that consists of a hand unit, an air hose and a mounting console. Compact and lightweight, the console for the 980 can be mounted anywhere on the workstation for easy access. It connects to any supply of clean, dry air or nitrogen, and an internal disposable filter collects particles from the air supply. The low-voltage electrical feed from the console to the hand unit is incorporated into the 7 ft. (2.1 m.) light, flexible air hose. The gun itself is very lightweight and ergonomically designed for long-term user comfort and efficient operation. The console, gun and air hose are all made of static-dissipative, ESD-safe material.

The 3M Ionizer Air Gun 980 operates from 100/120 AC power; the 980E is a 230V version for European use. Effective 8/1/2005, this product is WEEE compliant.