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What is ESD?A Guide to ESD Flooring SelectionSelecting and Specifying an ESD FloorTechnical InformationInstallation & Maintenance

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  • Flooring Specification Checklist
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  • 7 Common Mistakes Selecting an ESD floor
  • Choosing ESD Flooring for:
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Technical Articles

Static sensitive device

ESD 101

23 min read

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.

ESD Flooring

Guide to ESD Flooring Selection

20 min read

This comprehensive guide helps specifiers choose the right ESD floor for specific applications. Charts, graphs, and illustrations simplify detailed technical information.

ESD Testing

Resistance and Walking Body Voltage

14 min read, 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.

Conductive vs Dissipative

Conductive vs Dissipative

18 min read, 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.

Case Against Conductivity - NFPA99

The Case Against Conductivity/NFPA 99

11 min read, 4 min videos

NFPA 99 no longer covers conductive flooring. Find out what this means in terms of selecting ESD flooring.

Selecting Flooring for Mission Critical Spaces

Electrical Resistance in Mission-Critical Spaces

13 min read, 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.

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

ESD Footwear for Electronics

11 min read

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

15 min read

Without special footwear, some ESD floors do not prevent static discharge. Learn why, how options differ, and how footwear interacts with flooring materials.

ESD Standards

ESD Standards by Application

14 min read

Industry standards and test methods provide metrics to determine quality and performance. Find ESD standards and tests for various industries and applications.

Reference Pages

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  • Ronald Gibson: ESD Control Materials and Electrical Safety Hazards
  • Boone et al: Conductive Flooring for Hospital Operating Rooms

  • IOPscience: Footwear and flooring: charge generation in combination with a person as influenced by environmental moisture

  • ESD Journal: Procedures for the design, analysis and auditing of ESD flooring/footwear systems

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