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Case Study: ESD Flooring Failure, Incorrect Testing: Always Qualify Your Floor Using ANSI/ESD Test Methods

October 4, 2019 by Staticworx, Inc Leave a Comment

Image shows a completed flooring installation in a large open building space. The blog post title Case Study: ESD Flooring, Incorrect Testing is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

To comply with relevant ESD standards, test electrical properties using methods outlined in ESD S20.20. For best results require testing by an independent lab.

Filed Under: Case Studies, Standards & Test Methods, With Audio

ESD Flooring Installation:
Bond Test and Manufacturer Oversight Are Critical to ESD Flooring Success

August 29, 2019 by Staticworx Leave a Comment

Image shows an ongoing flooring installation with a properly prepped floor space. The title ESD Flooring Installation - Bond Test and Manufacturer Oversight Are Critical to ESD Flooring Success is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

If the vapor barrier fails to adhere to the subfloor, tiles will lift. Bond test and manufacturer oversight are crucial to ESD floor installation success.

Filed Under: Case Studies, Installation Tagged With: esd vinyl, installing, vapor barrier

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