Howard
Please be careful with the old tile. Much of this stuff has an Asbestos
component or backing. Testing would be advised before disturbing it lest
you contaminate your whole plant.
John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elensky, Richard [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 8:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] ESD flooring ideas.
>
> Howard,
>
> Test the tile before destroying. We have learned some flooring
> will
> work as ESD flooring, although it's not marketed as such.
>
> If you must install something, I would suggest an epoxy slurry
> floor
> coating. The material is applied at 0.090" thick. Can be applied over
> nearly ANYTHING. It fills cracks and small voids. They can add the
> appropriate fixtures for grounding, as needed.
>
> The finished product is durable enough for fork lift traffic. The
> surface is non-slip, even wet. Installation was done over a weekend and
> it
> took 4 days to fully cure.
>
> Cost was around $2/sq. ft.
>
> I believe it was a 3M product, it was several years ago.
>
>
> Richard Elensky
> Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Tel: 559-292-1111 x246
> Fax: 559-292-9355
>
> Dantel
> 2991 North Argyle Ave.
> Fresno, CA, 93727
> Visit our web site at:
> http:// www.dantel.com <http://www.dantel.com>
>
>
> ----------
> From: Howard Watson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 7:55 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] ESD flooring ideas.
>
>
> Dear TechNetters,
>
> Our PCB assembly area is being consolidated to another building,
> and
> I have the opportunity to request some type of ESD floor coating over an
> existing non-ESD tile flooring. What are your opinions on the best, most
> reliable, and of course cheapest, method of ESD flooring? I am thinking
> that removing the existing tile would not be a cost effective alternative.
> We are moving out of a facility that had no ESD flooring, so improvements
> should be easy to achieve. Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Howard Watson
> Manufacturing Engineer
> AMETEK/Dixson
>
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