Flooring Articles for Electronics Applications
written by Dave Long of Staticworx®
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Applications requiring static control (ESD) flooring range from labs and emergency 911 call centers to clean-rooms and data centers.
The effectiveness of conductive and static dissipative tile will vary greatly depending on the application. Understanding the electrical specifications of ESD floors by themselves is not enough; the application must be properly matched with the specific type of floor covering.
There are two areas with static control requirements. One is real world environments where electronics are used – not made, like data centers, call centers, flight control areas, command rooms, server rooms etc. The other is a static free controlled environment like a clean room or other facility where electronics are manufactured.
This blog 
, written by David Long, differentiates the two environments.
Data Centers
Data Center Flooring: How To Make The Right Choice For Your Data Center
Choosing the right flooring for your new or existing data center isn’t
a matter of picking the best linoleum to match the drapes. Here are some
tips to help you choose the best floor for your application. 
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Mission Critical
Managing Static The Invisible Threat To Data Centers and Mission Critical Operations
Why is static a greater threat today? Microcircuits inside electronic equipment perceive a static discharge as an overwhelming burst of energy. Older, more rugged components, though still prone to ESD failure, contained special microcircuit gate protectors, capable of diverting the random charge away from the heart of the device.Read the entire article
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9-1-1 Call Centers
ENPM Jan. / Feb. 2010 Issue Feature Article:
Are
You Grounded?: New Industry Trends Expose the Need for Anti-Static Rubber
Flooring
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Managing
Static: The Invisible Threat to 9-1-1 Call CentersRead the entire articleDownload the PDF document
Anti Static Flooring Overview for Emergency 911 Dispatch Call Centers
A good-quality, high-performance conductive floor is the only fail-safe means of safely and effectively controlling static in a mission-critical environment or communications center.Read the entire article
For Beginners: ESD, Anti Static Flooring
Checklist for choosing static control flooring
Are you preparing for a new or renovation project for a data center? A simple overlooked finish is your flooring and ensuring that the data center and its immediate area are static free. The following is a checklist when choosing static control flooring.Read the entire article on datacenterjournal.com
Total Cost of Ownership of ESD Flooring
The real cost of ESD floors: The actual material price is only part of the cost of an ESD flooring installation. This article evaluates maintenance costs of most ESD floors, including: epoxy, vinyl, rubber, and carpet tile. Read the entire article
Electronics Manufacturing in static free controlled environments.
ESD Flooring in
Cleanrooms
Removing old floor...MANY FACILITY PLANNERS, concerned about contamination or potential scheduling delays, once dismissed the thought of installing electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe tile in operational clean spaces.Read the entire article
7-Mistakes Outlined:
Confusion of static control terminology; Not understanding
internet hype; Using an unfamiliar supplier or contractor; Failing to carefully
evaluate suppliers and their warranties; Failing to investigate sub-floor
conditions; Not understanding total cost of ownership; Specifying the wrong
product for the application.
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ESD consultants caution electronics manufacturers about state of the art static sensitive devices
The new components are called "Class 0 devices." According to all the experts, every factory will handle them before 2010 and it can take up to two years to prepare.
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Seven typical mistakes you can avoid when selecting an ESD Floor
Because of the massive amount of both reliable and unreliable information available on the web, facility designers often make the same common mistakes when selecting static control flooring materials.Read the entire article Download the PDF document
Potential Conflicts When Evaluating ESD Flooring
The sensitivity of today's state of the art, class zero electronic devices is forcing companies to take a closer look at their ESD programs.>> En Espanól
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Taking The Mystery Out Of Selecting ESD Flooring
When selecting an ESD floor, someone involved in the decision-making process needs to understand both static control specifications and the long-term impact that installing an ESD floor will have on the business.Read the entire article Download the PDF document
The Facilities Manager's Guide to ESD Flooring Materials
Developments in flooring technology provide more options and offer flexible approaches.Read the entire article Download the PDF document
Choosing The Right ESD Flooring For Laboratory And Technical Environments
When used without conductive footwear, some static control floors offer marginal static control advantages and could present an unnecessary liability.Read the entire article
ESD and Anti Static Flooring Terminology
The following are terms and definitions specific to ESD Flooring.
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Carpet Industry Terms and Glossary
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