Is it possible to cut down an ESD mat to a more suitable size?

[Specmaster]

Hi I have a 3m ESD mat but my bench is only 1.3m, in essence its an old office desk, could I effectively cut the 3m mat down in size to make fit my bench top or would that risk effecting the effectiveness of the remaining mat at all?

[OE2WHP]

You can cut your mat to whatever size you need, without influencing the function. Just make sure that the mat is still connected to mains earth after cutting. ;-)

[Specmaster]

Thanks, you just confirmed what I thought, thanks.