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ShadowFX Static-dissipative (SD) Carpet Tile: Vermont Slate
Information
- 10 Reasons SD Carpet is Better Value Than Hard Surface SD Tiles
- 5 Reasons to Use Vermont Slate ESD Carpet Tile in 24/7 Critical Environments
- 7 Ways ShadowFX ESD Carpet Tile Differs from Commercial Tile
- ESD Carpet: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
- Premium Helix Monofilament Fibers
- ShadowFX and ESD Standards
- ShadowFX Carpet Fiber Shape and Modification Ratio
- ShadowFX Static-Dissipative Carpet Tile: FAQs
- Why is ShadowFX Carpet Static Dissipative and Not Conductive?
Installation, Cleaning and LEED Information
Built to withstand heavy traffic and abuse and designed to address the most stringent static control requirements – making Vermont Slate ideal for any application from electronics manufacturing to labs to 24/7 critical environments
StaticWorx Vermont Slate carpet-tile collection provides the durability and high performance you expect from StaticWorx floors in a design that transports you to the mountains of Vermont. Warm, monochromatic earth tones promote a peaceful environment, inspiring creativity and a sense of wellbeing and connectedness.
The rock-like etchings in our Vermont Slate carpet tiles flow seamlessly across the surface of the floor in a non-directional or monolithic installation. Merge-ability enables mixing dye lots and saves money by allowing you to add new or replace worn or damaged tiles without worrying about dye lot compatibility.
ShadowFX ESD carpet tile is made by an industry leader in the development of flooring made using recycled materials and 100% Carbon Neutral for the total life cycle.
Key Benefits
- Mergeable design – eliminates worry about matching dye lots
- No fade – solution-dyed yarn prevents fading
- Non-directional install method – easy to install and replace
- Durable – rated for high traffic
- Convenient and cost effective
- Visually appealing
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Superior static control performance - meets the most stringent ESD standards including ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1*
- Lifetime warranty for static control.
- Static dissipative – meets standards for electronics manufacturing, telecom and government spaces**
- Mergeable design – eliminates worry about matching dye lots
- No fade – solution-dyed yarn prevents fading
- Non-directional install method – easy to install and replace
- Durable – rated for high traffic
- Convenient and cost effective
- Visually appealing
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Superior static control performance - meets the most stringent ESD standards including ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1*
- Lifetime warranty for static control.
- Static dissipative – meets standards for electronics manufacturing, telecom and government spaces**
Vermont Slate Meets Electrical Standards for the Following Environments:
- Controlled electrical properties provide electrical safety without compromising static-control performance.
- Electronics handling environments: ANSI/ESD S20.20.
- Resistance: 1 x 10E6– 1 x 10E8: ANSI/ESD S7.1, ANSI/ESD 97.1
- Voltage generation < 100 volts: ANSI/ESD 97.2
- Air traffic systems: FAA.STD 019f.
- Equipment rooms, telecommunication areas, and dispatch centers: Motorola R56
- Network operator equipment areas: ATIS-0600321.
- Healthcare facilities: NFPA 99.
At < 100 volts, Vermont Slate meets the static-protection requirements for charge generation for all Classes of ESD-Sensitive components and assemblies:
| Class 0 | < 250 volts |
| Class 1A | 250 volts to < 500 volts |
| Class 1B | 500 volts to < 1,000 volts |
| Class 1C | 1,000 volts to < 2,000 volts |
| Class 2 | 2,000 volts to < 4,000 volts |
| Class 3A | 4,000 volts to < 8,000 volts |
| Class 3B | > 8,000 volts |
ESDS Component Sensitivity Classification for the Human Body Model (Per ESD-STM5.1)
Convenient and Cost Effective
- Non-directional design eliminates the hassle of matching patterns and dye batches, and hides wear and tear—the main cause of carpet tile replacement – resulting in significant savings.
- Installed with releasable adhesives – allowing for easy removal of individual tiles, No need to remove rolls of broadloom – significantly reduces installation waste.
- Glue-free option, using TacTiles, means carpet can be installed without disrupting critical 24/7 operations.
- Can be installed non-directionally, making it ideal for raised access floors.
- Mergeable dye lots allow you to replace tiles without concern for matching lots
- Slight variations are listed under Additional Specifications
Visually Appealing
- Unique design patterns use biomimicry to simulate the random beauty of nature.
- Promotes calming effect
- Non-directional design and mergeable dye lots allow easy tile replacement and mask wear, providing long-lasting aesthetic appeal.
Sustainable, Durable, Reliable
- Contains almost 50% recycled content and has low-emitting material.
- May qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits.
- 100% of yarn bundles are wrapped with Helix 44 denier static-control fiber.
- Withstands over 100,000 cycles of Phillips roller caster chair test.
- Fibers rated at < 2.0 Modification Ratio
- Why is this important? See This Article
- Lifetime warranty for static control.
- Made in America.
No Vermont property is complete without a mud room.
Extreme changes in weather—with over 100 inches of snow each winter followed by a spring thaw that turns Vermont’s 8000 miles of unpaved roads into sludge—present challenges to the entry of any home or place of business. Which is why entry floors in Vermont are so often covered in slate. Tough, durable and attractive, slate stands up to ice, snow and mud, while offering the inviting appeal of a Vermont farmhouse—much like our Vermont Slate carpet tile.
Like all StaticWorx ShadowFX™ carpet tile collections, our sustainable, aesthetically pleasing Vermont Slate carpet tile also meets the most stringent ESD standards—with electrical resistance in the static-dissipative range required for end-user spaces, making it the ideal choice for 24/7 critical environments.
From 5 Reasons to Put Vermont Slate on Your ESD Flooring Short List for 24/7 Critical Environments
Available Styles
Note: Material colors should not be selected based solely on computer images:
Actual product colors may vary from the way colors display on your monitor. Before making selections, verify the color by ordering a sample from our site. Colorways used in random non-directional ESD carpet styles such as ShadowFX Patterns, Cubic, Peaks, Fields and Stone, and Vermont Slate vary from tile to tile. This is intentional and allows for non-directional installation. If you have any questions, please call: 617-923-2000 Or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Standard Size: 50cm x 50cm (19.6″ x 19.6″)
Available in 2’ x 2’ for one-to-one access floor installation
Installation: Monolithic
Non-Directional
| Conductive Fiber | StaticWorx Helix 44 Denier Conductive Fiber. |
| kV Rating | AATCC 134-1996 electrostatic propensity: less than 0.4 kV (400 volts). Tested at 12% relative humidity at 20°C and 70°F. |
| Body Voltage Generation (BVG) Per ANSI/ESD S97.2 | Voltage on person in combination with grounded carpet tile < 100 volts. Meets ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements for use in EPAs in electronics manufacturing. |
| ESD S7.1/NFPA 99 Resistance Characterization of Materials | Nine or more readings from surface to groundable point. Tested with an applied voltage of 100V. Measured in ohms, 1.0 x 10E6 – 1.0 x 10E9. |
| ESD S7.1/NFPA 99 Resistive Characterization of Materials | Nine or more readings between electrodes placed 1 foot apart. Tested with an applied voltage of 100V. Measured in ohms, 1.0 x 10E6 – 1.0 x 10E9. Meets Motorola R56 and ATIS-0600321 for use in telecommunications applications. Meets FAA STD 019f for use in flight control applications. |
| Electrical Resistance/Voltage Test ANSI/ESD S20.20 | Approved for use in EPAs in electronics manufacturing with approved footwear system. Results within recommended range < 3.5 x 10E7 ohms and < 100 volts. |
| D.O.D. HDBK263A, Section 40.1.2 | Meets recommended guidelines for sensitive ESD devices, Class 1. |
| Roller Caster Electrical Test (CET) | Product meets ANSI/ESD S20.20 after 125,000 cycles. |
| Groundable Path | Copper ground strip. |
| Grounding Frequency | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Backing System | Permanent static-dissipative backing. |
| Adhesives | Use only StaticWorx-approved conductive adhesives. GroundTack pressure sensitive. TacTiles glue-free self-stick connectors for adhesive-free installation over raised access floors. |
| Product Specification | ShadowFX™ Vermont Slate |
|---|---|
| Country Manufactured | United States |
| Static Control Fiber | Continuous Static Dissipative StaticWorx® 44 denier helix fiber. |
| Yarn System | Post-consumer content Type 6, 6 branded nylon |
| Yarn Manufacturer | Universal |
| Total Recycled Content | 59% |
| Post-Industrial | 57% |
| Post-Consumer | 2% |
| Embodied Carbon (Cradle to Gate) | 6.58 Kg CO2/M2 |
| Full Life Cycle Carbon Emissions | Certified Carbon Neutral Floors™ |
| Yarn Construction | Tufted textured loop |
| Dye Method | 100% Solution Dyed |
| Dye Lots | Mergeable |
| Manufacturing Process | Tufted |
| Gauge | 1/12 in |
| Tufted Stitches Per Inch | 9.0/in |
| Tufted Pile Height | 0.13 in |
| Tufted Yarn Weight | 17 oz/yd2 |
| Total Thickness | 0.236 in |
| Pile Thickness | 0.071 in |
| Pile Density/ | 8,620 oz/yd3 |
| Fiber Modification Ratio | 1.7 to 1.9 |
| Tile Size | 50 cm x 50 cm (19.69″ x 19.69″) Available in 24″ x 24″ |
| Radiant Panel | Class 1 (ASTM E 648) passes |
| Smoke Density | ≤ 450 (ASTM E 662) |
| Flammability | Passes Methenamine Pill Test (DOC-FF1-70) |
| Lightfastness | ≥ 4.0 @ 60 AFUs (AATCC 16 – E) |
| Dimensional Stability | AACHEN Din 54318 < . 10% |
| Traffic Classification | Heavy |
| Soil Stain Protection | Protekt2® |
| Preservative Protection | Intersept® |
| Preservative Efficacy | (AATCC 174 Parts 2&3) 99% Reduction/ No Mold 7 Days (ASTM E-2471) Complete Inhibition |
| Electrostatic Propensity | < 0.4 kV (AATCC 134-1996) Tested at 12% relative humidity at 20°C and 70°F. |
| Glue-free Installations | Use GroundBridge™ underlayment with Interface TacTiles® |
| Crockfastness | AATCC Test Method 165 Minimum stain rating on International Grey Scale of not less than 5 wet and dry. |
| Atmospheric Fading | AATCC Test Method 129 Ozone/AATCC Test Method 23, Burned Gas shall not be less than 3 on International Grey Scale after two cycles on each test. |
Made in an environmentally-controlled facility, our static-dissipative carpet tile contains 50 percent recycled content, and every yarn bundle is wrapped with Helix 44-denier static-control fiber. With random directionality and durable fiber, StaticWorx carpet looks attractive, even in heavy traffic areas, and lasts longer than most carpet on the market.
StaticWorx carpet tile is Green Label Plus-certified, designated to carpets identified with very low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by an independent testing program. This program is an enhancement of the Carpet and Rug Institutes’ Green Label Carpet Testing Program and establishes the highest standard for indoor air quality (IAQ) ever set by the carpet industry.
Sustainability
May earn LEED points toward satisfying the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® Green Building Additional Anti Static Flooring Sustainability Fact Sheets Rating System™ including:
- LEED Materials and Resources: Recycled Content Credit 4.1 and 4.2
- LEED Materials and Resources: Local/Regional Materials (Contact us for more specific information)
- LEED Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials Credit 4.3.
Other “green” qualities of this ESD carpet tile include:
- Low VOCs / off gassing of benign emissions:
- Awarded The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus certification for low chemical emissions with certifications under GLP0820
- Private Office Range of Total VOCs: 0.5mg/m3 or less
- School Classroom Range of Total VOCs: 0.5mg/m3 or less
- Installed using environmentally friendly, low off gassing adhesives
- Recyclable Packaging
- Eco-friendly Manufacturing Methods
| Conductive Fiber | StaticWorx Helix 44 Denier Conductive Fiber. |
| kV Rating | AATCC 134-1996 electrostatic propensity: less than 0.4 kV (400 volts). Tested at 12% relative humidity at 20°C and 70°F. |
| Body Voltage Generation (BVG) Per ANSI/ESD S97.2 | Voltage on person in combination with grounded carpet tile < 100 volts. Meets ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements for use in EPAs in electronics manufacturing. |
| ESD S7.1/NFPA 99 Resistance Characterization of Materials | Nine or more readings from surface to groundable point. Tested with an applied voltage of 100V. Measured in ohms, 1.0 x 10E6 – 1.0 x 10E9. |
| ESD S7.1/NFPA 99 Resistive Characterization of Materials | Nine or more readings between electrodes placed 1 foot apart. Tested with an applied voltage of 100V. Measured in ohms, 1.0 x 10E6 – 1.0 x 10E9. Meets Motorola R56 and ATIS-0600321 for use in telecommunications applications. Meets FAA STD 019f for use in flight control applications. |
| Electrical Resistance/Voltage Test ANSI/ESD S20.20 | Approved for use in EPAs in electronics manufacturing with approved footwear system. Results within recommended range < 3.5 x 10E7 ohms and < 100 volts. |
| D.O.D. HDBK263A, Section 40.1.2 | Meets recommended guidelines for sensitive ESD devices, Class 1. |
| Roller Caster Electrical Test (CET) | Product meets ANSI/ESD S20.20 after 125,000 cycles. |
| Groundable Path | Copper ground strip. |
| Grounding Frequency | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Backing System | Permanent static-dissipative backing. |
| Adhesives | Use only StaticWorx-approved conductive adhesives. GroundTack pressure sensitive. TacTiles glue-free self-stick connectors for adhesive-free installation over raised access floors. |
| Product Specification | ShadowFX™ Vermont Slate |
|---|---|
| Country Manufactured | United States |
| Static Control Fiber | Continuous Static Dissipative StaticWorx® 44 denier helix fiber. |
| Yarn System | Post-consumer content Type 6, 6 branded nylon |
| Yarn Manufacturer | Universal |
| Total Recycled Content | 59% |
| Post-Industrial | 57% |
| Post-Consumer | 2% |
| Embodied Carbon (Cradle to Gate) | 6.58 Kg CO2/M2 |
| Full Life Cycle Carbon Emissions | Certified Carbon Neutral Floors™ |
| Yarn Construction | Tufted textured loop |
| Dye Method | 100% Solution Dyed |
| Dye Lots | Mergeable |
| Manufacturing Process | Tufted |
| Gauge | 1/12 in |
| Tufted Stitches Per Inch | 9.0/in |
| Tufted Pile Height | 0.13 in |
| Tufted Yarn Weight | 17 oz/yd2 |
| Total Thickness | 0.236 in |
| Pile Thickness | 0.071 in |
| Pile Density/ | 8,620 oz/yd3 |
| Fiber Modification Ratio | 1.7 to 1.9 |
| Tile Size | 50 cm x 50 cm (19.69″ x 19.69″) Available in 24″ x 24″ |
| Radiant Panel | Class 1 (ASTM E 648) passes |
| Smoke Density | ≤ 450 (ASTM E 662) |
| Flammability | Passes Methenamine Pill Test (DOC-FF1-70) |
| Lightfastness | ≥ 4.0 @ 60 AFUs (AATCC 16 – E) |
| Dimensional Stability | AACHEN Din 54318 < . 10% |
| Traffic Classification | Heavy |
| Soil Stain Protection | Pro |