Electrostatic Dissipative Coating Installation
Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation of commercial concrete coatings, including ESD epoxy floors designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from static electricity buildup. These floors endure extreme conditions and require a long, uninterrupted service life. As one of the largest installers of specialized commercial concrete coatings in the nation, we have the expertise to provide coating systems that offer reliable, long-term static control solutions for builders and technology companies.
Our team includes well-known veterans of the concrete industry with extensive experience in installation, materials manufacturing, and product development. As a testament to our expertise, we are proud to be a manufacturer-certified installer for renowned concrete brands such as MAPEI and Westcoat.
At Craftsman Concrete Floors, our commitment is to environmental sustainability. We know that our customers install concrete flooring to minimize waste and environmental impact. To support this commitment, we power our facilities with 100% renewable energy, use electric cars where possible, and purchase carbon credits to offset the greenhouse gases from our other vehicles.
What are Electrostatic Dissipative Floors?
ESD floors are a type of industrial flooring material that dissipates electrical charges to protect sensitive equipment. Anti-static floors ground workers as they move around a facility, continuously transferring static electricity from the worker, through the floor, into a defined electrical ground. This keeps damaging static electrical charges from accumulating, thereby protecting equipment.
Static dissipative floors are a type of epoxy floor system that has been modified with added conductive materials. The base coat is an epoxy primer with added carbon to reduce its electrical resistance. Then a conductive body coat and top coat are layered on the surface. A conductive copper tape is embedded between the layers of the floor, allowing an electrician to ground the floor to a designated earth ground point. Specialized ESD footwear and clothing are often required as well to increase conductivity between a worker and the floor.
In the past, anti-static tiles or static control waxes were commonly implemented; however, these systems introduced maintenance complications. Our ESD coatings can be as simple as a multilayer epoxy system or can incorporate other materials such as urethane or cement.
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Requirements for ESD Flooring
Static control
Static control is the most critical and challenging aspect of ESD flooring. Data centers and electronics manufacturers house sensitive equipment that is easily damaged by uncontrolled electric discharge. Our seamless flooring systems are a simple, affordable, and low-maintenance solution for controlling static electricity.
Low Maintenance
Our conductive flooring systems are designed for low maintenance and long-term use. One of the key advantages of ESD epoxy floors is that they are easy to clean with standard cleaning supplies. Additionally, the seamless surface eliminates grout lines found in anti-static tiles, making the floor more hygienic and simpler to maintain. The system also enhances dust control, contributing to a cleaner environment.
Temperature Control
Computer equipment is densely contained in data centers and requires efficient cooling to operate correctly. Unlike other high-performance flooring solutions, our ESD coating systems do not absorb heat. This characteristic helps to increase cooling efficiency and equipment performance in data centers.
High Durability
Our ESD epoxy flooring provides a long, uninterrupted service life despite exposure to extreme conditions. ESD installations are frequently exposed to:
High Compressive Load
Servers and racks introduce a high compressive load to underlying flooring systems. A suitable ESD epoxy flooring system must be able to withstand these forces without failures such as cracks or dents.
Abrasion and Wear
Repetitive abrasion is inherent to server room or manufacturer flooring. Our ESD systems withstand abrasion while maintaining their static control characteristics.
Chemical Spills
Our ESD epoxy flooring systems have very high resistance to liquid chemical spills. These include acids, bases, bleach, and other cleaning supplies, oils, solvents, and bodily fluids.
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