ESD Flooring: The basics

Image shows a flooring installation in progress with a contractor about to lay down an interlocking ESD flooring tile.

In this hub, we’ve linked to useful information to introduce the basics of ESD flooring. Our information and advice is presented in multi-media formats, including articles, podcast episodes, videos (including our very own StaticWorx cartoon), and makes up an ESD Flooring 101 to get you started.

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What is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring?

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Useful Articles

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What is ESD Flooring, How Does It Work and How Do I Choose One?

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Do you know why electrostatic discharge (ESD) damages electronic components? Read easy-to-follow technical details on static electricity and find out how ESD flooring works.
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7 Common Mistakes in Selecting ESD Flooring

7 Myths About Static-Control Flooring

14 min read, 12 min videos
A general lack of technical knowledge has led to widespread misunderstanding and misinformation in the ESD industry. Learn the truth behind 7 common myths.
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ESD Flooring: A Brief Historical Perspective

10 min read
Interested in static or how the ESD flooring industry began and progressed? This brief historical perspective gives you the highlights.
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The StaticWorx Podcast: Static Bursts

Useful Videos

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Background image is a frame from the video showing insulator on one side and conductor on the other. In the foreground at the bottom are two boxes. The top is a bright blue with the StaticWorx logo. The second is a dark blue-gray and includes the text in white: “Conductors vs Insulators: Does It Matter?”
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Background image is split. On the left hand side is an illustration of electrons building on a leg/foot during walking. On the right is a photo of a leg/foot with graphics to represent electrons added. In the foreground at the bottom are two boxes. The top is a bright blue and includes the StaticWorx logo. The second is a dark blue-gray and includes the text in white: "Static-Control Flooring and Walking Body Voltage“.
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Background graphic is a still from the StaticWorx GroundSafe ESD Flooring – Your Trusted Partner explainer animation. In the foreground at the bottom are two boxes. The top is a bright blue with the StaticWorx logo and "GroundSafe ESD Flooring" underneath in white. The second is a dark blue-gray and includes the text in white: “GroundWorx ESD Flooring – Your Trusted Partner”
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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.