Glossary: Electrostatic Discharge Ground

The point, electrodes, bus bar, metal strips, or other system of conductors that form a path from a statically charged person or object to ground.

Grounding a Static Charge

Illustration demonstrating how ESD flooring is grounded. Conductive elements in ESD flooring transport static charges from people or objects on the floor to the conductive ground plane (conductive adhesive or underlayment); charges then flow across the conductive ground plane to copper strips at the periphery of the room, connected to some form of earth ground.
Conductive elements in ESD flooring transport static charges from people or objects on the floor to the conductive ground plane (conductive adhesive or underlayment); charges then flow across the conductive ground plane to copper strips at the periphery of the room, connected to some form of earth ground.
Illustration demonstrating how ESD flooring is grounded. Conductive elements in ESD flooring transport static charges from people or objects on the floor to the conductive ground plane (conductive adhesive or underlayment); charges then flow across the conductive ground plane to copper strips at the periphery of the room, connected to some form of earth ground.
Conductive elements in ESD flooring transport static charges from people or objects on the floor to the conductive ground plane (conductive adhesive or underlayment); charges then flow across the conductive ground plane to copper strips at the periphery of the room, connected to some form of earth ground.
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StaticWorx high-performance static-control floors protect electronic components, explosives, and high-speed computers from damage caused by static electricity. ESD flooring is part of a system. Choices should always be based on objective, researched evidence. When you partner with us, we look at all possible items that may need to integrate with the floor, and, focusing on your goals and objectives, help you find the right floor for your application.