Static‑Control

Static Control (ESD & Conductive Flooring)

ESD/conductive floors with controlled Ohmic resistance, copper tape & earthing kits for electronics, labs & healthcare. B2B supply & installation with specs.

10⁴–10⁹ Ω
Resistance
< 100 V
Body voltage
2.0–3.0 mm
Thickness
Static Control (ESD & Conductive Flooring)
IEC 61340< 10⁶ ΩBfl‑s1
ESD & Conductive Floors
Electronics·Cleanrooms·Labs

Where ESD/Conductive Floors Are Required

Static Control flooring manages electrostatic discharge (ESD) by safely dissipating charges through a defined resistance range, protecting sensitive electronics and improving safety in demanding environments. We supply materials to B2B clients — installation and earthing are performed by your appointed ESD‑qualified contractor and electrical team to the system manual and standards.

Electronics manufacturing

Assembly, test and burn‑in lines where charge events damage sensitive components.

Labs & cleanrooms

Controlled spaces with contamination limits and strict discharge requirements.

Data & IT spaces

Server halls and MERs where discharge can disrupt or destroy hardware.

Diagnostic imaging

MRI/CT suites and imaging rooms with sensitive electronics and gases.

Operating theatres

Surgical suites specifying conductive floors for equipment and safety.

Pharmacies & labs

Production areas handling flammable solvents and sensitive instrumentation.

System Components

An ESD floor is a system, not a finish. All layers must be coordinated to deliver the specified resistance range.

  • Conductive/ESD floorcovering

    Tiles or sheet with carbon networks/veins integrated through the wear layer.

  • Copper tape grid

    Bonded to subfloor/adhesive layer to create a continuous earthing plane.

  • ESD‑rated conductive adhesive

    Matched to the floorcovering and subfloor; sets the resistance to ground.

  • Earthing points & hardware

    Connect the grid to building earth via labelled, testable connection points.

  • Accessories

    Skirtings, transitions, ESD floor finishes where specified by the product manual.

Technical & Compliance

Confirm exact resistance bands, test methods and certification paths for your jurisdiction and client QA.

  • Resistance classes

    Dissipative (10⁶–10⁹ Ω), Conductive (10⁴–10⁶ Ω) — verify per product.

  • Standards

    IEC 61340 series; ANSI/ESD S20.20 program requirements.

  • Formats

    Tiles (easier replacement) and sheet (fewer seams for clean zones).

  • Fire

    Typically Bfl‑s1 (verify DoP/test per product).

  • Indoor air

    Low VOC; EPD/LCA on request.

  • Cleaning

    ESD‑compatible cleaners/finish; avoid insulating polishes.

ESD vs Conductive — Selection Guide

Rule of thumb: pick Conductive for faster charge removal on electronics lines; pick Dissipative where balanced discharge is needed without spark risk.

Use Case

Preferred Class

Why

Installation Workflow

A compliant ESD install is traceable end to end — from subfloor prep to commissioning tests and as‑built documentation.

01

Subfloor prep

Prepare substrate to specification; verify moisture and flatness and record zone‑by‑zone.

02

Adhesive & copper grid

Lay conductive adhesive and embed the copper tape grid per spacing guide to form a continuous earthing plane.

03

Tiles / sheet

Install ESD tiles or sheet observing arrow/batch orientation to maintain continuity.

04

Earthing & commissioning

Create earthing connections at labelled points. Run commissioning tests — surface resistance, point‑to‑ground, body voltage — per standard. Handover as‑built drawings, resistance logs and maintenance guide.

ESD Flooring vs Anti‑Static Carpet Tiles vs Standard Vinyl

Rule of thumb: only ESD/conductive systems deliver a defined, testable resistance range with true earthing. Anti‑static carpet and standard vinyl do not.

Criterion

ESD / Conductive Flooring

Anti‑Static Carpet Tiles

Standard Vinyl

Design & Detailing Notes

  • Footwear & furniture

    Ensure ESD‑compatible castors/feet; manage chair mats that may insulate.

  • ESD program

    Integrate flooring with wrist straps, garments, mats and workstations under ANSI/ESD S20.20.

  • Transitions

    Maintain continuity to grounded areas; isolate non‑ESD zones as needed.

  • Colour & zoning

    Use contrasting borders around EPA (ESD Protected Areas) for visual control.

Logistics & B2B Supply

Materials supply with optional [professional installation](/flooring-installation/). Or use your own contractor/installer.

Order sizes:

Project tile sets / sheet rolls plus copper tape & earthing kits.

Lead times:

Stock vs made‑to‑order colours / formats.

Docs:

Datasheets, DoP/DoC, resistance tests, EPD/LCA on request.

Samples:

Tiles / sheet swatches.

Support:

Spec text, EPA zoning diagrams, maintenance guides.

FAQ

Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about static control. If you don't see what you need, contact our team for project‑specific guidance.

01

Which resistance class should we specify for an electronics line?

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Conductive (10⁴–10⁶ Ω) is common; confirm with your process ESD plan and instrumentation.

02

How is the floor grounded?

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Via a copper tape grid connected to earthing points tied to building earth, tested at handover.

03

Can we wax ESD floors?

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Use only ESD‑approved finishes; avoid insulating polishes that raise resistance beyond spec.

04

Tiles or sheet?

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Tiles allow spot replacement; sheet reduces seams in clean zones — choose per layout and hygiene needs.

05

Do you provide installation?

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We focus on materials supply, but we also offer professional installation including ESD systems. Alternatively, your appointed ESD contractor handles installation and earthing.

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