STATICWORX ESD FLOORING blog

STATICWORX ESD FLOORING blog

Welcome to our StaticWorx ESD flooring blog.

On the blog you’ll find posts on topics we hope will interest you as well as answers to your most pressing ESD and ESD flooring questions.

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Image shows a completed ESD carpet installation in a control room with monitors, electronics, and equipment. The title 5 Reasons You Should Never Qualify an ESD Floor Based on Conductive or Dissipative is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

February 7, 2020

ESD Floors should never be specified based on the descriptive terms conductive or static dissipative. Always base ESD specs on verifiable metrics. Find out why.

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

October 4, 2019

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.

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

August 29, 2019

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.

Image shows a completed ESD carpet installation in a control room with monitors, electronics, and equipment. The title Conductive and Static-Dissipative Flooring: What's the Difference? is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

February 6, 2019

What’s the difference between conductive and static-dissipative flooring? Facts, analogies and images illustrate the difference in easily understood terms.

Image shows a completed ESD carpet installation with a gray carpet with ryellow and blue accent stripes. The low part of some wooden desks can be seen. The title Why Savvy Buyers Qualify Their ESD Floor – and Why You Should Too is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

August 27, 2018

Qualifying an ESD floor helps ensure you get the floor you paid for. Find out why you should never buy an ESD floor without qualifying according to ESD S20.20.

Image shows a completed flooring installation in a large industrial space. The title ESD Flooring Qualification Phase - Resistance Testing is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

April 1, 2018

Qualification is the first step in selecting an ESD floor. Learn how to perform resistance tests to be sure the floor meets electrical & safety standards.

Image shows a completed flooring installation in a large industrial space. The blog post title Is Bare Concrete Static Safe? is displayed prominently in bold white text against a square of dark grey Planx flooring in the center of the image

March 1, 2018

Will bare concrete control static? Learn why concrete floors are unreliable & what precautions to take if you must work on a bare concrete floor.

February 1, 2018

A look at how the Staticworx cartoon, ‘Conductive Flooring Does Not Mean Antistatic Flooring,’ was conceived and created.

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In our architects’ & designers’ hub, you’ll find technical articles, researched information, and objective data necessary to choose the right ESD floor.
In our contractors’ hub, you’ll will find ESD standards & tests, advice on evaluating site conditions, and info on installing and grounding an ESD floor.
In our owners’ & property managers’ hub, you’ll find ESD standards & tests, and info on how to select, install and maintain an ESD floor.

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