Post Summary A general lack of technical knowledge has led to widespread misunderstanding and misinformation in the ESD industry. Learn the truth behind 7 common myths. Need additional information about specific ESD products? Learn more about our ESD flooring products As do all businesses, the static-control industry has evolved over the years. As research and experience
Realizing you might need ESD flooring is only the beginning. How can you be sure you’re choosing the right floor for your application and environment? On this page, you’ll find info on the different types of ESD flooring (also known as antistatic flooring or static-control flooring) along with our flooring selector chart to help you find the
Cleanrooms are known for the extraordinary measures used to control particles to ultra-clean ISO standards. Ironically, the static-control flooring in cleanrooms doesn’t always meet industry standards and specifications. Making sense of electrical standards and specifications takes time. Selecting the right ESD flooring—also known as antistatic flooring or static-control flooring—for cleanroom applications requires detailed attention to a
Post Summary This how-to article explains several ways to properly ground an ESD floor. Detailed instructions are supported by illustrations for an easy-to-follow field guide. Grounding an ESD floor is straightforward and easy. Conductive adhesive eliminates the need for expensive copper equipotential grounding grids of the past. The conductive adhesive is linked to ground with
Eclipse conductive (EC) rubber trumps other ESD resilient flooring options Most static-control specifications over-emphasize the descriptors “conductive” and “static dissipative.” The terms are simply that: descriptors – and should not be used to specify ESD flooring (also known as antistatic flooring or static-control flooring). Flooring specifications should be based on measured resistance and charge generation,
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The GIST: Understanding the Hidden Costs of ESD Flooring Material costs represent only part of the total cost of owning any floor, including an ESD (static-control) floor. To evaluate the full, long-term cost of the floor, it’s important to consider the cost of the floor prep and installation, as well as long-term costs to maintain
Post Sections A new ESD floor can be installed over an existing surface without move time or shutdown. Below we set out how and which questions to ask to find the best flooring option. Need additional information about specific ESD products? Visit our product section. You run a 9-1-1 dispatch center, data server room, flight tower,
Post Summary Conductive adhesive forms a ground plane unifying ESD tiles. Learn how conductive adhesive works and why the adhesive must be more conductive than the floor. Need additional information about specific ESD products? Visit our product section. What is Conductive Adhesive? Conductive adhesive is an electrically conductive glue used to create a bond between a
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