Understanding Electro-Static Dissipative Flooring

The term anti-static is often misunderstood and misused, 9 times out of 10 when we are asked for anti-static flooring what the customer actually wants is Electro-Static Dissipative or Conductive Flooring, commonly referred to as ESD flooring.

As a general rule you will need an ESD floor if you are manufacturing, repairing, servicing, handling or using equipment that is susceptible to damage from electro-static discharge, typical sectors would include the manufacture of components for the electronics industry, aviation, automotive, IT, medical, oil and gas, telecoms and IT for example.

ESD flooring gives a much higher level of protection than anti-static matting. This is because it is actually grounded.

Find out more in the eBook, "Static Electricity & Antistatic Flooring Explained".

Flowcrete has a number of ESD floor coatings to suit various environments.

Flowshield SL ESD is a 2mm epoxy system suited to dry processing areas that experience medium to heavy-duty traffic. Typical areas where Flowshield SL ESD is suitable are IT Data Centres and Electronic component manufacturing facilities.

Flowfresh MF ESD is a 4mm polyurethane screed used in heavy-duty environments with the added benefit of the inclusion of Polygiene, an antimicrobial additive. This type of ESD flooring is best suited to environments such as Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities where conductive and hygienic flooring are essential.