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ESD Control Flooring

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In the past, ESD-control polymer floor coatings were only available in a limited variety of solid color options. This was due to the specialized ESD pigment used to make the polymer electrically active. Because this pigment was inherently dark, brighter colors were not able to be achieved in esd floor design ideas. End-users were stuck ... Read more
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ESD floors can be created using a variety of materials ranging from Carpet, Rubber and Tile to Polymer coating such as epoxy or urethane. The “best” esd floor design ideas are up to the user based on the performance expectations, both physical and electrical, of the Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) being created. Although these floors ... Read more
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No one likes a static shock, whether it is in your living room or at work. Ok, it honestly was pretty fun as a kid to slide across the carpet in your socks to see how much of a spark you could get grabbing the doorknob! In the real adult world, it isn’t a great ... Read more
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Decorative ESD Floor Coatings, Such as Metallic Epoxy, are Now Possible
Decorative ESD-Control Flake Broadcast System In the past, the choices for “pretty” esd floor design ideas were somewhat limited. The available products were durable and low maintenance ESD polymer floors, but aesthetically you were limited to a basic, solid color - typically dark or medium grey.  The original ESD additives used to build conductivity were ... Read more
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Electrode Placement for Testing Resistive Surface (Source: ESDA) There are several esd floor testing methods associated with and recommended by voluntary associations with a keen focus on the phenomenon and control of static electricity in work environments. Many of the esd floor testing methods (ANSI/ESD STM7.1 and ASTM F150) are developed to report the characterization ... Read more
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What Is ESD Flooring, How Does how does esd flooring work, and Why Do We Need It? An ESD Flooring system serves as a conduit for electrical static charge (known as BVG or Body Voltage Generation accumulation on a person from movement across a polymer floor) to discharge to a desired controlled ground point. This ... Read more
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Anti static flooring makes a big difference when it comes to the safety and performance of a data center. Data centers are critical command centers for companies in every industry. As more commerce and business moves to online and mobile platforms, companies rely on data centers to stay up and running. Even the shortest outage ... Read more

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Protective Industrial Polymers manufactures complete industrial flooring systems for manufacturing, commercial, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical and biotech markets, with a keen focus on ESD flooring control, ignition control and antimicrobial flooring solutions for today's high-tech industries. Protective Industrial Polymers also offers industrial flooring solutions for individual markets, including aviation, veterinary, medical, restaurant, brewing operations, etc. What sets us apart is our ability to provide unbiased recommendations. As a consultative manufacturer, we are not limited by our own capabilities or skill sets. This thorough analysis, combined with an understanding of your risk tolerance and capital spending strategies, allows us to then apply the two pieces of the puzzle to really make a good recommendation.

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