Corporate Headquarters:

Staticworx® , Inc.
124 Watertown Street
Watertown, MA 02472

Phone: 617-923-2000
Fax: 617-923-2009

US Mail Address:
PO Box 590069
Newton, MA 02459

Manufacturing and Warehouse:
Staticworx® , Inc.
Hwy 41
Calhoun, Georgia

West Coast Distribution Center:
Los Angeles, California

West Coast Flooring Installation:

Phone: 949-933-0177
 
 

Additional ESD Flooring Documentation
written by Dave Long of Staticworx®

Miscellaneous Articles about topics ranging from low Kv carpet to ESD Association Test methods.

Whether you are trying to grasp the difference between an anti-static carpet that is supposed to prevent you from getting shocked from a permanent conductive fiber loaded carpet or looking to understand the various methods used to evaluate the performance of static control floors, there is probably an answer or two in this collection of industry articles.

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  • Inappropriate Use of VSDsWill open in a new window

    If you don't pay sufficient attention to motor and impeller details before you decide to invest in VSDs, you could be pumping up your costs and draining your efficiency. See how a careful evaluation and new system curve put one data center on track for a leaner budget.
  • Economics of Phasing out PVC A PDF document

    PVC aka poly-vinyl-chloride is the major compound in ESD vinyl tile. Most environmentalists consider PVC an eco-nightmare. This study, conducted by Tufts University in Maachusetts, comprehensively examines PVC and the potential replacement materials like rubber.
  • ESD Flooring Sensitivity Will open in a new window

    Regular antistatic carpets suppress static so you won't get a shock. To protect today's high speed computer equipment, static charges must be removed.

  • Digital Future ReportA PDF document

    Published by The University of Southern California, this article explains where we fit and where we are going from the perspective of the "Digital Age".
  • Procedures For The Design, Analysis And Auditing Of Static Control Flooring/Footwear SystemsWill open in a new window

    It is the purpose of this paper to show that the electrostatic performance of footwear/flooring systems, defined as the electrostatic potential of personnel arising out of the use of these systems, can be predicted with adequate precision based on component resistance data alone, and further to present resistance testing methodologies which are at once more relevant and more reproducible than most in common usage today.
ESD Articles

Identify the correct type of ESD flooring for your usage area by using our new

Applications Chart Chart as PDF

 

More articles on protecting corporate assets from ESD damage

WHY MOST STATIC PROGRAMS FAIL

A well-designed, comprehensive, fully realized program is a must for manufacturers serious about ESD control. New windowPDF

 
More ESD Flooring Articles from Staticworx, providing superior floor coverage over other firms.

Electrostatic Discharge Interference in the Clinical Environment

The ever-increasing concentration of microprocessor-controlled clinical instrumentation elevates the need to control environmental electromagnetic
(EM) noise.
A PDF document

 

More articles on protecting corporate assets from ESD damage

N+1 Protection for Mission Critical Applications

You manage a networked office environment. One day, without warning, your system crashes, the result of a random static discharge. When the computers are finally operational again, you discover your data is gone. Will open in a new window

 

More ESD Flooring Articles from Staticworx, providing superior floor coverage over other firms.

ESD Floors: Taking Charge of ESD on the Manufacturing Floor

Control of ESD is an important part of the manufacturing process for any electronics company, but prevention of static is considered by many to be an even more effective method to protect products from ESD damage. Tellabs Operations, a manufacturer of telecommunications products, advocates static prevention. Will open in a new windowA PDF document

 

Can ESD tile be installed over old vinyl tile? Vinyl floor removal

Most project managers lose sleep just thinking about floor preparation. And no wonder: Since you can’t see what’s under the existing floor, you never know the full extent of what needs to be done until the old floor has been removed. Will open in a new window A PDF document

 

More ESD Flooring Articles from Staticworx, providing superior floor coverage over other firms.

ESD Floors 101 for Beginners

As static-sensitive electronic components grow more sophisticated, so do consumers of ESD flooring. Here are some key points to consider when helping your clients choose ESD/antistatic flooring and tile for labs, hospitals, electronics manufacturing and mission-critical spaces. A PDF document Will open in a new window

 

ESD Standards Discussed A PDF document Will open in a new window

According to the recommendations of ANSI/ESD S20.20, it is acceptable to install a floor with a resistance to ground (RTG) that is ≤1.0 X10E9. But, to comply with ESD standards, the floor must not allow body voltage generation over 100V.

 

More ESD Flooring Articles from Staticworx, providing superior floor coverage over other firms.

Cleanroom ESD Flooring Installation A PDF document

Options for installing ESD flooring in an existing operational facility with minimal impact on contamination and production

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.

 

 

ESD Flooring Terms & Definitions

Here are several terms you might find when researching esd flooring and static control floors.  

 

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Antistatic ESD Flooring Terms & Definitions

The following are terms and definitions specific to ESD Flooring.

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[Antistatic Carpet Terms]  -   [Anti-Static Resilient / Vinyl Terms]

 


 

General Carpet Flooring Terms & Definitions

For your convenience, the following are terms and definitions relating to carpet manufacturing, arranged from A to Z.

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Antistatic Carpet Terms

 

ESD Flooring topics for static free environments.

 

 

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Solving ESD flooring problems for over 30 years, Staticworx® installs dissipative flooring with proven antistatic capabilities. Call centers, data centers, data centres, computer rooms all need the protection provided by anti static vinyl, rubber tile or carpeting.