Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring System
What Is Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring ?
Electrostatic dissipative flooring, also known as ESD flooring, works as a grounding rod. It is conductive at the level appropriate for allowing static electricity to safely flow through it and reach a grounding point, where the charge is then removed from the room. ESD epoxy and urethane flooring systems improve safety by allowing for the continual discharge and dissipation of a certain level of electric energy in each space. ESD flooring is typically used in facilities that require protection of electronics. Conductive flooring is typically used in potentially explosive settings. Therefore, it is important to consider static control flooring systems if your facility handles sensitive electronics or volatile, unstable materials.
What Is Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring ?
Electrostatic dissipative flooring, also known as ESD flooring, works as a grounding rod. It is conductive at the level appropriate for allowing static electricity to safely flow through it and reach a grounding point, where the charge is then removed from the room. ESD epoxy and urethane flooring systems improve safety by allowing for the continual discharge and dissipation of a certain level of electric energy in each space. ESD flooring is typically used in facilities that require protection of electronics. Conductive flooring is typically used in potentially explosive settings. Therefore, it is important to consider static control flooring systems if your facility handles sensitive electronics or volatile, unstable materials.
Why Should You Choose Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring ??
While we all meet static electricity daily, it is rarely a cause for concern. But in facilities that process and manufacture sensitive electronics, explosive materials, or volatile chemicals, static electricity can pose a threat in a variety of ways. Few of these treats include damage to sensitive parts, employee safety and risk of explosion. It is extremely important to have electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and conductive flooring system for such facilities to eliminate any dangerous threat. At OCFS, we are proud to offer high-quality flooring systems that meet the demands of most commercial and industrial settings.
Why Should You Choose Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring ??
While we all meet static electricity daily, it is rarely a cause for concern. But in facilities that process and manufacture sensitive electronics, explosive materials, or volatile chemicals, static electricity can pose a threat in a variety of ways. Few of these treats include damage to sensitive parts, employee safety and risk of explosion. It is extremely important to have electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and conductive flooring system for such facilities to eliminate any dangerous threat. At OCFS, we are proud to offer high-quality flooring systems that meet the demands of most commercial and industrial settings.
What Are The Benefits & Advantages Of Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring System?
Extreme Durability
Flexible enough to provide comfort in areas where personnel walk or stand for long periods of time but tough enough to stand up to high levels of pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic, wheeled loads and possible floor impact.
Abrasion Resistance
This characteristic will have the ability to resist wearing of floors, which typically occurs when a hard-rough surface slides across a softer surface, which then causes the undesired removal of material from the surface.
Chemical Resistance
The chemical resistance feature provides protection for any areas in which chemicals and liquids could penetrate the flooring. Chemical resistance will regulate a material’s immunity to corrosive environments. Such as vehicle fluids spill, oil spills and etc...
Eliminate Risk Of Explosions
When working with volatile chemicals and explosive substances, even a minor electrostatic event could trigger an explosive reaction with devastating consequences. Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) and Conductive Flooring will eliminate this risk factor.
Smooth & Seamless
One available installation option is a smooth and seamless system, where the flooring will look seamless all-around with a spectacular smooth high gloss finish. This seamless flooring option is also antibacterial.
ANSI Approved
We are proud to say that our Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring systems are approved and are in accordance with ANSI.
Eliminate Damage To Sensitive Parts
The most common problem associated with electrostatic discharge is damage to sensitive electronic pieces of equipment, which is often not detected until the faulty part is already in use. Today’s semiconductors, for example, are capable of measuring distances of just a few millionths of an inch, and even minor electrical damage can seriously impact precision. ESD flooring system will help eliminate this risk factor.
Employee Safety
We usually don’t think of the minor shocks caused by static electricity as particularly dangerous events, but in a manufacturing setting, even a small shock can cause serious damage. A worker who pulls a hand away quickly or jumps in response to a shock could endanger himself or other employees operating dangerous equipment. ESD Flooring will lower and, in some cases, eliminate this risk factor.
Our experts are here to help. By requesting a FREE flooring consultation you will get an overall analysis of general flooring conditions, review of the types of uses affecting the floor and recommendations based on the observed conditions and anticipated requirements.
Typical Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) & Conductive Flooring Applications
- Electronics
- Data Processing Areas
- Military Facilities
- Aerospace Facilities
- Printing Industry
- Graphic Arts Facilities
- Hazardous Industries
- Electronic Processing Facilities
- Electronic Manufacturing Facilities
- Data Rooms
- Server Rooms
- Aerospace Factories
- Research Facilities
- Biopharmaceutical Facilities
- Any Other Facility That Deals With Electronics Or Hazardous Materials And Products.