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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 (included our very own Staticworx cartoon), and makes up an ESD Flooring 101 to get you started.

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Static sensitive device

What Is ESD Flooring, How Does It Work, And How Do I Choose One?

23 min read, 7 min videos

Do you know why electrostatic discharge (ESD) damages electronics? This article offers easy-to-follow technical info on static electricity and how ESD flooring works.

Common Mistakes in Specifying 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.

ESD impact blown microcircuit

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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