Steve,

Been there, done that! Not much else to report, except that in the long
term, it is probably a waste. The cost is the main driver for the results.
It sounds good up front, however the long term care increases costs so much
that it isn't long before management is asking how can it be done cheaper?

I would suggest a very solid buy-in to the project up front, otherwise
backing off that type of process is more difficult than skipping it al
together up front.

Really look at the other 'standard' ways of dealing with dissipation, you
will be a lot happier 3 months from now!

As for the ESD issue, be sure to have everyone keep an eye out for the right
process not only up front, but as time goes on. Where I am, we have an ESD
policy, but when I go outside and see people with their shoe straps on
walking in the parking lot and on the grass and dirt, I cringe.

Good luck!

Richard Hamilton
Clemar Mfg. / Rain Bird
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-----Original Message-----
From: SteveZeva [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 1998 9:04 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] GEN:Conductive Floor Tile Care


Good Day All!

     I've just joined a start-up company, and really we had a stroke of luck
with the building we're moving into. Not only do I have most of the power,
compressed air lines, and exhaust ducting I need for the equipment already
routed and installed out on the production floor, but we also have
conductive
tile on the floor too! (...and that stuff not be cheap!)

     We're going to be a contract assembly company, I know that it always
makes a good impression with potential customers to walk on to a
manufacturing
floor that is clean and shiny, and that's my problem...

      I searched the technet archives about esd floor care and conductive
waxes, and there were a lot of negative comments when it came to esd
waxes...many said they weren't dependable and could even cause
problems...not
to mention the cost, it's well over $25.00 a gallon and we've got a good
10-12,000 square foot manufacturing floor...

...Does anybody know of any good waxes?
...Any that don't cost an arm and a leg?
...Should I even wax the floor?

                            I appreciate any comments!

                              -Steve Gregory-

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