ESD Flooring Systems London
Certified Electrostatic Dissipative Floor Installation
Why Do Electronics Facilities Need ESD Flooring?
Static discharge damages £2.8 billion worth of components annually in UK facilities alone. A single discharge event measuring 3,000 volts destroys modern microprocessors. We've installed ESD floors in 47 electronics facilities across London since 2019. Each protects components sensitive to discharges as low as 20 volts.
Testing equipment measures resistance at 50 points per 100m² installation. Results consistently achieve 5×10⁶ to 5×10⁸ ohms, well within BS EN 61340-5-1 requirements. Commercial flooring installations in data centres specify tighter ranges of 1×10⁶ to 1×10⁷ ohms. Pharmaceutical flooring for clean room installations meets ISO 14644-1 Class 5 standards. Our systems maintain these values for 15 years minimum under normal operating conditions.
Certification packages include thermal imaging showing grounding grid effectiveness. Point-to-point measurements verify continuity across entire floor areas. Body voltage testing confirms personnel discharge below 100 volts. Annual recertification takes 4 hours for typical 500m² installations. Documentation supports ISO 9001 audits and insurance compliance requirements.
What Makes Our ESD Systems Different?
Controlled Conductivity
Precisely engineered resistance levels ensure safe static dissipation without risk of electrical shock to personnel.
24/7 Protection
Continuous static control regardless of humidity levels, maintaining consistent performance year-round.
Certified Compliance
Full testing and documentation to meet IEC, ANSI, and BS standards for electronics manufacturing environments.
Durable Performance
Maintains electrical properties throughout its service life, with no degradation from wear or cleaning chemicals.
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How Is ESD Flooring Properly Installed?
Substrate preparation achieves moisture levels below 4% using calcium carbide testing. Diamond grinding creates CSP 3 surface profile for optimal adhesion. Conductive primers containing 15% carbon black apply at 150g/m². Coverage rates ensure complete substrate saturation. Copper tape measuring 25mm width bonds every 3 metres using conductive adhesive.
Three-layer systems build to 2.5mm total thickness. Base coat incorporates graphite at 8% loading. Body coat adds conductive fibres at 0.5kg per 25kg resin. Seal coat maintains conductivity while providing wear resistance. Temperature control between 15-25°C ensures proper cure. Each 100m² section undergoes intermediate testing before adjacent areas begin.
Megger testing at 500V DC verifies resistance values. We record measurements at 196 points for 1,000m² areas. Walking tests generate less than 50 volts using standard footwear. Floor plans document copper grid locations for future reference. Cleaning protocols specify pH 7-9 detergents that won't affect conductivity. Training sessions last 2 hours, covering daily and periodic maintenance procedures.
ESD Flooring System Investment Options
Static Dissipative Coating
- 2-3mm epoxy system
- 10⁶-10⁸ ohm resistance
- Suitable for light traffic
- 5-year warranty
- Basic colour options
Conductive Epoxy System
- 3-4mm self-levelling system
- 10⁴-10⁶ ohm resistance
- Heavy-duty performance
- 10-year warranty
- Multiple colour options
ESD Vinyl System
- Sheet or tile format
- Consistent conductivity
- Clean room compatible
- Low outgassing certified
- Comfort underfoot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Conductive flooring has lower electrical resistance (10⁴-10⁶ ohms), providing faster static discharge for high-risk areas. Static dissipative flooring (10⁶-10⁹ ohms) offers slower, controlled discharge, ideal for areas where rapid discharge could damage sensitive components. We help specify the appropriate system based on your specific requirements.
BS EN 61340 recommends testing every 12 months minimum, though many facilities test quarterly or bi-annually. We provide comprehensive testing services including resistance-to-ground, point-to-point resistance, and walking body voltage measurements. All tests are documented with certificates provided for compliance audits.
Yes, ESD coatings can be applied over properly prepared concrete, epoxy, or vinyl floors. We conduct adhesion and moisture tests to ensure compatibility. The existing floor must be made conductive through primer application, with proper grounding connections installed. This approach minimises downtime during installation.
Quality ESD flooring systems maintain consistent electrical properties regardless of humidity levels. Unlike basic anti-static treatments that rely on moisture, our permanent ESD systems use conductive particles throughout the material, ensuring reliable performance even in controlled low-humidity environments.
ESD floors require specific maintenance to preserve electrical properties. We provide detailed cleaning protocols using approved ESD floor cleaners that won't leave insulating residues. Regular maintenance includes daily dust mopping, weekly damp mopping with specified cleaners, and avoiding wax or standard floor finishes that could compromise conductivity.
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