VPI recently discontinued its "Glaze" product, but a number of companies have Dissipative Floor Finishes to transform most any hard floor into an ESD Floor. Periodic re-application is required. Per ESD Handbook TR20.20 section 5.3.4.2 Functions of Static Protective Floor Materials "Floor finishes and topical antistats, on the other hand, function by two separate mechanisms. First, they reduce the surface's tendency to generate a static charge. Second, they provide a path for the dissipation of charge. The charge may dissipate over the surface of the finish or it may dissipate to ground if the floor finish is grounded." Per section 5.3.4.7.8 Floor Finishes "Static-limiting floor finishes are applied to a variety of existing floors--standard vinyl, rubber, or vinyl composition tile, or static control flooring--to reduce the generation of electrostatic charges. As a floor finish, they protect and they improve the appearance of the floor, and make floor maintenance easier. Floor finishes have flexibility of use, can be applied throughout a facility, and can provide whole area protection. These materials also have some disadvantages. Some surfactant type finishes may become too slippery. Some finishes are subject to being washed off with ordinary water. Some finishes can be worn away readily. They require additional monitoring to make sure that the finish is still working. Improper application and maintenance may cause inconsistent performance of the finish. Some floor finishes may be incompatible with clean room requirements." Regarding the "too slippery" comment, some products are UL listed regarding slip resistance. Gene Felder [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Lee Whiteman [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 10:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] ESD flooring Bob, What ever you do to that floor, DON'T WAX IT! I have an emotional response to you query. In a previous life, we installed an ESD floor and it worked perfectly until a maintenance man one evening waxed it, destroying about 10,000 sq. ft. of ESD floor tiles. Now there may be a floor wax which will not damage the ESD floor tile. I would recommend that you contact the ESD floor tile's manufacturer to determine what materials to use to clean the floor. You will ruin the properties of the floor if you do not follow the maintenance procedures. Hope this helps. Good Luck. Lee Whiteman Senior Manufacturing Engineer American Competitiveness Institute E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Ph: (610) 362-1200 x208 Fax: (610) 362-1290 This message is for informational purposes only and does not supersede, modify, or create any agreements with ACI. Information contained in this message does not bind ACI or its affiliates to any commitment, either express or implied, unless ratified in writing by an authorized representative. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Arciolla Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 11:43 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] ESD flooring Good Morning All, I have a question regarding ESD flooring. Does flooring tile have to be ESD tile or can you just wax over tile with ESD wax? 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