bimos ESD NEON chair element without upholstery, low with glides, permanent contact, seat height 450 to 620 mm, blue Flexband, 9560E-9999-3277

The bimos ESD NEON chair element is the frame with seat and backrest shell, mechanism and Flexband for workstations in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs). It is supplied without upholstery; the matching ESD NEON upholstery element is a separate item. According to the ESD declaration from bimos, the series meets the requirements of DIN EN 61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 for use in EPAs. The chair element is available low with glides, low with castors and high with glides and climbing aid, each with permanent contact backrest or synchronous mechanism and with Flexband in four colours.

Order chair element and upholstery element separately

bimos builds the NEON from two elements: the chair element with frame and mechanism and the upholstery element for seat and backrest. According to the manufacturer, both can be configured independently and freely combined. The upholstery element is changed using the click system without tools. According to the assembly instructions, the ESD upholstery element 9588E fits all six models. Various upholstery materials are available. The selection for the upholstery element shows which versions are available. The finished chair is made up of both items; there is no complete chair as a single item.

ESD properties according to the manufacturer’s specification

bimos states a typical resistance to groundable point (Rgp) of 10⁵ to 10⁷ ohms for the ESD NEON. According to the declaration, the chair can dissipate charges on persons to the conductive flooring or floor mat. As standard equipment, bimos lists volume-conductive plastics and conductively coated steel parts. The ESD declaration is a manufacturer’s declaration from bimos and not a test report from an independent test laboratory.

Permanent contact or synchronous mechanism

Models 9560E, 9563E and 9561E have the permanent contact backrest, models 9570E, 9573E and 9571E the synchronous mechanism. The remaining equipment is the same.

With the permanent contact backrest, only the backrest moves when you lean back. According to bimos, it always moves with the back and supports it even when working in a forward-leaning position. The backrest angle ranges from -2° to 19°. bimos calls it a proven, somewhat simpler alternative to the synchronous mechanism and recommends it for work that is mostly forward-leaning with a short distance between workpiece and eyes, for example in the laboratory.

With the synchronous mechanism, seat and backrest move together when you lean back; the angle range is from 0° to 23°. According to bimos, it is particularly suitable for frequently changing seating positions.

Ergonomics package and seat shape

Both mechanisms have a weight adjustment for the counter-pressure of the backrest, a seat depth, seat tilt and backrest height adjustment (see table for ranges) and a backrest that can be locked in all positions. An anti-shock safety device prevents it from snapping forward after the lock has been released. The seat surface has an integrated pelvic support and a rounded front edge. The Flexband is the impact-resistant edging made of soft plastic.

Glides, castors or climbing aid

The ESD NEON 1 (9560E, 9570E) stands on glides made of robust, abrasion-resistant plastic and adjusts from 450 to 620 mm. bimos recommends glides for places where the chair has to provide support, for example for tasks requiring very high physical effort. The ESD NEON 2 (9563E, 9573E) has the same height range and rolls on soft, load-dependent braked safety twin castors for hard floors such as concrete and tiles. According to bimos, castors are suitable above all where you have to stay mobile.

The ESD NEON 3 (9561E, 9571E) ranges from 560 to 820 mm and stands on glides. The large-area climbing aid is height-adjustable, can be folded up through 90° and, according to bimos, moves with seat height adjustment and seat rotation. According to bimos, standard castors are not permitted for safety reasons from a seat height of 650 mm, whereas seat-stop castors are. They lock under load and roll when unloaded. For raised tables and installations, the ESD NEON 3 is the obvious choice.

Tested safety according to DIN 68877

The GS mark for tested safety from TÜV Rheinland (certificate S 60170454, valid until 6 June 2028 at the latest) applies to the Neon model series with models 9560, 9570, 9563, 9573, 9561 and 9571. The suffix E in the certificate stands for the ESD version. Testing was carried out according to DIN 68877-1 and DIN 68877-2.

Typical applications

• Workstations in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs) in electronics manufacturing
• Assembly, testing and inspection stations in industry
• Laboratory workstations with electrostatically sensitive components
• Raised tables and installations with the ESD NEON 3
• Places where several people of different body weights use the same chair

Warranty

bimos grants a 3-year full warranty from delivery. From the fourth to the tenth year, bimos supplies spare parts free of charge; labour and call-out are then charged. Excluded are wear parts such as foam parts, upholstery, castors and surfaces of frames and star bases. The warranty conditions apply to Germany. In the event of a warranty claim, please contact us. The bimos warranty terms (PDF) apply. Your statutory rights in respect of defects remain unaffected.

Frequently asked questions about the ESD NEON chair element

Is the NEON also available without ESD?
Yes. bimos also offers the NEON as a standard version without ESD equipment.

Is there proof of the ESD property?
bimos issues an ESD declaration, which you can download below. It names the ESD NEON series, but no individual item numbers. If you need further proof for an ESD audit, please talk to us.

Are there armrests for the ESD NEON?
Yes, bimos names 4D ESD armrests (9589E). They are adjustable in height (110 mm), width (20 mm) and depth (60 mm) and can be swivelled by ±45°.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• bimos ESD NEON chair element in the selected version, mechanism and Flexband colour
• Star base made of aluminium in black with glides (ESD NEON 1 and 3) or castors (ESD NEON 2)
• Climbing aid on the ESD NEON 3
• Delivery not fully assembled

Seat and back upholstery are not part of the scope of delivery; the ESD NEON upholstery element is available separately. The same applies to the 4D ESD armrests 9589E.

Downloads

• ESD declaration ESD NEON, manufacturer’s declaration from bimos (PDF)
• Brochure NEON (PDF)
• Assembly and operating instructions NEON (PDF)

Individual requirements and procurement service

For replacement castors, seat-stop castors for the ESD NEON 3, delivery assembled in a protective cover, larger quantities or special requests, our procurement service can help.