SCS 3048, Common Ground Cord Kit, 15 ft, 10mm Male Snap

The SCS 3048 is a 15 ft common point ground cord kit with a 10mm male snap connector — used to ground ESD worksurface mats, equipment, and other ESD control items to a common ground point at the workstation. The 15 ft length provides flexibility for routing to ground points that are not immediately adjacent to the workstation, and the 10mm male snap is the standard connector used with SCS R3 rubber mat rolls and kits, ACL Staticide Dualmats, and most other ESD worksurface mats. The integrated 1 MΩ resistor provides current-limiting protection per ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Specifications

Key Features

• 15 ft Length: Provides routing flexibility for workstations where the ground point is not immediately adjacent — longer than the standard 6 ft cords included with most mat kits.
• 10mm Male Snap: Standard connector compatible with SCS R3 rubber mat rolls and kits, ACL Staticide Dualmats, and most other ESD worksurface mats with 10mm snap grounding points.
• 1 MΩ Series Resistor: Provides current-limiting protection per ANSI/ESD S20.20.
• Common Point Grounding: Connects ESD mats and equipment to a single common ground point — the foundation of a properly configured ESD-protected workstation.
• ANSI/ESD S20.20 Compliant: Meets grounding cord requirements per ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SCS 3048 compatible with SCS R3 rubber mat rolls and kits?

Yes. The 10mm male snap connector on the 3048 is compatible with the 10mm female snap grounding points on SCS R3 rubber mat rolls (770070–770089) and kits (770074, 770090). It is also compatible with ACL Staticide Dualmat rolls and most other ESD worksurface mats that use 10mm snap grounding connectors.

Why would I need a 15 ft ground cord instead of the standard cord included with a mat kit?

The ground cords included with most ESD mat kits are typically 6 ft — sufficient for workstations where the ground point (common point ground, equipment ground, or ESD ground outlet) is close to the mat. The SCS 3048’s 15 ft length is useful when the ground point is further away, when routing the cord around obstacles, or when a longer cord is needed for a large workbench or production line setup.

Does the SCS 3048 include a 1 MΩ resistor?

Yes. The 3048 includes an integrated 1 MΩ series resistor, which is required by ANSI/ESD S20.20 for grounding cords used in ESD-protected workstations. The resistor limits current flow in the event of contact with a live voltage source.

What is a common point ground and why is it important?

A common point ground (CPG) is a single grounding point at the workstation where all ESD control items — the mat, wrist strap cord, and equipment — are connected to the same ground reference. Connecting all items to a common point ensures they are at the same electrical potential, eliminating voltage differences that could cause ESD events between grounded items. ANSI/ESD S20.20 requires a common point ground at each ESD-protected workstation.

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