ESD Flooring: Technical information

Staticworx Technical Information Hub

In our technical hub, we’ve gathered a library of up-to-date technical information in multi-media formats, including articles, technically-oriented videos, and even cartoons—designed to engage while answering your ESD flooring questions.

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Static-Control Flooring: The Conductive Fallacy

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Technical Articles

Static-sensitive device

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

23 min reading time
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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Completed installation of GroundLock Extreme ESD interlocking tiles at a manufacturing facility

Guide to ESD Flooring Selection

20 min reading time
This comprehensive guide helps specifiers choose the right ESD floor for specific applications. Charts, graphs, and illustrations simplify detailed technical information.
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ESD Testing - Ohmmeter

Resistance and Walking Body Voltage

14 min reading time, 4 min videos
Find out why conductivity and electrical resistance matter when you choose an ESD floor. Learn industry standards for resistance, and why to avoid overly conductive flooring.
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Photo is of a completed ShadowFX static-dissipative (ESD) carpet installation in an electronics manufacturing and assembly facility.

Conductive vs Dissipative

18 min reading time, 5 min videos
To avoid needless confusion, it’s best to eliminate the terms conductive and dissipative from conversations on the specification or selection of an ESD floor. Find out why.
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Case Against Conductivity - NFPA99

The Case Against Conductivity/NFPA 99

11 min reading time, 4 min videos
NFPA 99 no longer covers conductive flooring. Find out what this means in terms of selecting ESD flooring.
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An ESD flooring installation - made up of Eclipse EC (electrically conductive) rubber and ShadowFX static-dissipative (ESD) carpet tile in a 9-1-1 dispatch center.

Electrical Resistance in Mission-Critical Spaces

13 min reading time, 7 min videos
Resistance standards are industry-specific. Learn grounding standards for mission-critical spaces, how they differ from ANSI/ESD standards, and how to test and evaluate ESD flooring.
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ESD Footwear - What Is It and When Is It Necessary

ESD Footwear for Electronics

11 min reading time
Benefits and performance of ESD sole, heel and toe straps, and ESD shoes vary, based on interaction with flooring materials. Learn how to select the right ESD footwear.
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An illustration of an ESD shoe represented by a white casual shoe/trainer with the ESD symbol on

ESD Footwear: What Is It and When Is It Necessary?

15 min reading time
Without special footwear, some ESD floors do not prevent static discharge. Learn why, how options differ, and how footwear interacts with flooring materials.
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Contractor workspace

ESD Standards by Application

14 min reading time
Industry standards and test methods provide metrics to determine quality and performance. Find ESD standards and tests for various industries and applications.
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Useful Videos

Background image is an illustration of an ohmmeter with wires attached and one probe on a piece of carpet. 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 Electrical Resistance Testing"
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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 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 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.