Static damage to electronics
ESD floors help dissipate static charge before it reaches sensitive equipment.
Flooring & Coating Systems
Seamless ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative) Flooring
Pacific Coast Contracting installs seamless electrostatic dissipative (ESD) flooring systems that help protect sensitive electronic equipment from electrostatic discharge.
What ESD flooring does
Static builds up as people and equipment move across a floor. When it discharges, it can damage sensitive electronics. An ESD floor is designed to dissipate that charge in a controlled way, as part of a facility's overall static control program.
PCC offers ESD options ranging from moderate protection with a strong appearance to highly durable systems for extremely sensitive equipment. Seamless ESD systems do not require wax.
Where ESD flooring is used
Seamless ESD flooring is commonly used in data centers, server rooms, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, cleanrooms, laboratories, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and explosives and munitions facilities.
Facility Problems
Problems ESD Flooring Can Help Address
Results depend on the system selected, surface preparation, exposure and maintenance.
Dust and cleanability in equipment rooms
A seamless floor over concrete helps with dust control and cleaning compared with carpet or tile.
Rolling loads and equipment
Resin ESD systems are built to carry equipment loads and resist liquids.
Selection considerations
- Start with your ESD program. The target resistance range for the floor should come from the facility's ESD control program and specification.
- The floor is part of a system. Footwear, grounding and procedures all affect how well static is controlled.
- Testing. Electrical resistance is typically tested after installation to confirm the floor meets the specified range.
- Cleaning. Some cleaners and finishes can affect ESD performance. Follow the system's maintenance guidance.
- Durability versus sensitivity. Higher-traffic areas and more sensitive equipment may call for different system options.
How PCC approaches esd flooring projects
Pacific Coast Contracting provides turn-key service for esd flooring projects, starting with a review of how the area is used and the condition of the existing surface, then recommending a system and scope.
PCC's turn-key process: consultation and site assessment, testing, project management, tear-out and disposal, surface preparation and installation, followed by final clean-up under PCC's 0 Punch List Program. About PCC.
Industries
Industries That Use ESD Flooring
Electronics, Semiconductor and Data Center Facilities
ESD flooring for data centers, server rooms and semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
Electronics & Data Centers flooringAircraft Hangars and Aerospace Facilities
Stain- and chemical-resistant epoxy for hangars, plus ESD systems for aerospace electronics areas.
Aerospace & Hangars flooringIndustrial and Manufacturing Facilities
Durable, slip-resistant floors for production areas, plus kitchens, locker rooms, mechanical rooms and more.
Industrial & Manufacturing flooringPharmaceutical Facilities
Seamless epoxy and urethane floors with integral cove base for manufacturing plants, compounding labs, clinics and pharmacies.
Pharmaceutical flooringGovernment Facilities
Floor, wall and ceiling coating installation for government facilities.
Government flooring
Common Questions
ESD Flooring FAQ
What is ESD flooring?
ESD stands for electrostatic dissipative. An ESD floor is designed to dissipate static electricity in a controlled way so it does not discharge into sensitive electronics. Pacific Coast Contracting installs seamless ESD flooring systems for data centers, electronics manufacturing, cleanrooms, laboratories, telecommunications, aerospace and defense facilities.
Does ESD flooring require wax?
No. The seamless ESD systems Pacific Coast Contracting installs do not require wax. Maintenance still matters, because some cleaners and floor finishes can affect electrical performance, so facilities should follow the cleaning guidance for the specific system installed.
How is ESD flooring tested?
ESD floors are typically tested after installation by measuring electrical resistance and comparing the results with the range set in the facility's ESD control program or project specification. Periodic testing helps confirm the floor continues to perform. Pacific Coast Contracting can work to the testing requirements in your specification.
Is ESD flooring the same as conductive flooring?
Not exactly. Conductive and static dissipative floors are designed for different electrical resistance ranges, and the right choice depends on the equipment and materials being protected. The facility's ESD program or engineer usually sets the requirement. Pacific Coast Contracting offers ESD system options from moderate to highly durable protection.
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