bimos ESD Texon work chair, low with castors, seat height 450 to 620 mm, black Skintec, 9173E-4000

The bimos ESD Texon is a work chair with Auto-Motion technology for workstations in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs). 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 declaration names models 9173E, 9171E and 9175E. They differ in seat height and floor contact: low with castors, high with glides and foot ring, or high with seat-stop castors and foot ring. Seat and backrest are available in various ESD upholstery options. On all versions, the star base is made of aluminium in anthracite.

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 Texon. The performance features give 10⁶ ohms as the typical value. 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.

Auto-Motion technology and Flex-Back

With Auto-Motion technology, the backrest and seat surface move synchronously with the body, forwards and backwards, according to the manufacturer. The weight adjustment is automatic and the seat height is adjusted steplessly. The Flex-Back on the lower backrest gives additional flexibility in the back. The backrest can be locked in three positions. An anti-shock safety device prevents it from snapping forward unintentionally after the lock has been released.

Seat and backrest

The seat surface is 475 mm wide and 460 mm deep, the backrest is 570 mm high. It tapers towards the top, which, according to the manufacturer, frees up reaching space without reducing the relief for the back. The seat surface has an integrated pelvic support and a rounded front edge. The seat and back upholstery can be changed without tools using the click system.

Castors, glides or seat-stop castors

The ESD Texon 2 (9173E) rolls on soft, load-dependent braked safety twin castors which, according to the manufacturer, are intended for hard floors such as concrete and tiles. It adjusts from 450 to 620 mm. bimos recommends castors above all for places where you have to stay flexible and mobile.

The ESD Texon 3 (9171E) stands on glides made of robust, abrasion-resistant plastic and has a chrome-plated, height-adjustable foot ring. The manufacturer names glides for places where the chair has to provide support, for example for tasks requiring very high physical effort. On the ESD Texon 4 (9175E), seat-stop castors replace the glides. They lock under load and can be moved when unloaded. According to bimos, standard castors are not permitted for safety reasons above a seat height of 650 mm, whereas seat-stop castors are, and they correspond to the safety regulations of DIN 68877. Both high versions range from 570 to 810 mm. For raised tables and installations where the chair stays in place, the ESD Texon 3 is the obvious choice. Those who need to move the chair at raised workstations choose the ESD Texon 4.

ESD upholstery options

The bimos price list shows all upholstery options as ESD versions. Duotec fabric is breathable, absorbs and releases moisture, and can be cleaned with commercially available upholstery cleaners. Magic synthetic leather is PVC-free, washable and unaffected by oils and, according to the manufacturer, also resistant to commercially available disinfectants. Skintec has a soft upholstery core and a robust, easy-care surface which, according to the manufacturer, is also resistant to commercially available disinfectants. Supertec consists of a micro armour which, according to the manufacturer, is cut-resistant, non-slip and breathable.

Duotec fabric and Magic synthetic leather are available in black and grey, Skintec in black, grey and off-white, Supertec in black. Which cleaning agents and disinfectants are suitable in an individual case, also with regard to the ESD property, should be clarified before use.

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 Texon 3 or 4
• Places with cleaning regulations and disinfection, for example with Magic synthetic leather or Skintec
• Shift work with several users on 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 Texon

Is the Texon also available without ESD?
Yes. bimos also offers the Texon 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 models and the typical resistance to groundable point, but no values for individual upholstery options. If you need further proof for an ESD audit, please talk to us.

Are there armrests for the ESD Texon?
Yes, bimos names 4D ESD armrests (9179E). They are adjustable in height (110 mm), width (20 mm) and depth (60 mm) and can be swivelled inwards and outwards by ±45°.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• bimos ESD Texon in the selected version, with the selected upholstery in the selected colour
• Star base made of aluminium in anthracite with castors (ESD Texon 2), glides (ESD Texon 3) or seat-stop castors (ESD Texon 4)
• Chrome-plated, height-adjustable foot ring on the ESD Texon 3 and 4
• Delivery not fully assembled

The 4D ESD armrests 9179E are not part of the scope of delivery; they are available separately.

Downloads

• ESD declaration ESD Texon, manufacturer’s declaration from bimos (PDF)
• Brochure Texon, edition 01/25 (PDF)
• Assembly and operating instructions Texon (PDF)

Individual requirements and procurement service

For replacement castors, the foot ring for the low version (bimos 9178), delivery assembled in a protective cover, larger quantities or special requests, our procurement service can help.