Specialty Services · ESD Floor Coatings
ESD flooring — static
controlled, safely to ground.
Electrostatic-discharge floor coating systems from Dr. Schutz for environments where a stray spark can damage product, corrupt data or injure people.
What is ESD flooring?
ESD (electrostatic discharge) flooring is a conductive or static-dissipative coating system that gives static electricity a controlled path to ground, instead of letting it build up on people and equipment and release as a damaging spark. We install Dr. Schutz ESD floor systems as certified applicators, engineered for the environments where static control is a requirement, not a preference.
What standards does ESD flooring work to?
Static-control flooring is specified against recognized electrostatic standards. Our ESD systems are selected to help facilities meet their applicable requirements, including:
| Standard | Scope |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ESD S20.20 | Development of an electrostatic discharge control program |
| IEC 61340-5-1 | Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena |
Where ESD flooring is required
- Electronics manufacturing and assembly
- Data centers and server rooms
- Laboratories and cleanrooms
- Healthcare (operating rooms and imaging suites)
- Aerospace, defense and any facility handling static-sensitive materials
Static control and slip resistance
An ESD floor still has to be walked on. As a testing company first, we make sure a static-control system doesn’t create a slip problem. We can verify the finished floor’s slip resistance so it meets both its electrostatic and its walkway-safety obligations.
Common questions
Conductive vs. dissipative — which do I need?
It depends on your ESD control program and the sensitivity of your process. We help you match the system to your facility’s required resistance range and standard.
Can you install over existing floors?
Often yes, depending on substrate condition. We assess the existing floor and specify the appropriate preparation and system.
Do you test the finished floor?
We can verify slip resistance, and coordinate the electrostatic performance verification your ESD program requires.