Per the latest EOS ESD 2020 guidelines, anti-static floors are compliant, despite the fact that their necessity has been under debate until recently. The superlative of the abecedarian side of the argument is that anti-static flooring has been modified to be in par with today’s standards for flooring in a wide conductive range. For example, (<1.0E06 RTG per S7.1) ESD and static control flooring -- for flooring that typically falls in a static dissipative range (>1.0E06 <1.0E09) – it may see a marginal increase in conductivity.

The most commonly debated matter regarding past usages of now antiquated anti-static floors centered upon the fact that older formulations actually tended to increase the levels of resistance. This is not the case any longer, thanks to newer and emerging technologies that have leveled the playing field and made anti-static floors more accessible for more businesses.

So why and how can anti-static floors actually reduce operating costs and last longer than typical flooring? Do anti-static floors have remunerative benefits that steep past just the reduced conductivity and resistance levels that are currently lauded? The answers to these questions are as follows.

Tribocharging is a big concern with anti-static floors. This is no longer nearly as much of a worry for business owners in lieu of the fact that high speed polishing reduces conductivity. This is, of course, dependent upon the environment in which the flooring is situated. A more humid environment can increase conductivity, whereas a less humid environment is desirable for high speed polished anti-static floors.

High speed polished anti-static flooring offers a plethora of other benefits to the business owner, including:

• The conductivity levels are normalized, and even in humid environments, these types of anti-static floors top other similar types in recent testing models (always test flooring patches before opting for a brand to ensure optimal conductivity).
• The high-speed polish safeguards the investment in anti-static floors.
• They are more resilient to wear and tear and can be re-polished again at a later date.
• Heel and scuffmarks can be easily removed, increasing the floor’s lifecycle exponentially.
• Reduces tribocharging even in humid manufacturing environments.
• Seals the seams and porosity.
• Increases overall chemical resistance.
• The high gloss and high-speed polish finish features brilliant and sheen couture, with a high commercial appeal that glistens.

The polish lasts longer and reduces overall maintenance costs dramatically.

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