In regards to ESD I can direct you to our ESD Guru Terry Judah. He will be able to answer most of your concerns. e-mail: [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: GEN: ESD Flooring Pros/Cons Author: Vickie Chapman <[log in to unmask]> at Internet-HICAM-OK Date: 7/25/97 10:27 AM John -- Summary replies inserted below... On Fri, 25 Jul 1997 08:48:38 -0700 [log in to unmask] wrote: > From: [log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 08:48:38 -0700 > Subject: GEN: ESD Flooring Pros/Cons > To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] > > Address, > > We are in the process of expanding our exisiting facility to an > offsite location. Can someone provide me PROS and CONS of using the > following ESD floorings, in addition to sources (literature, websites > etc.) of information. > > a. ESD Tile Flooring Most reliable, also most expensive. > > b. ESD Wax, over cement flooring ESD Wax is cheapest in the short term but also least reliable. You must re-wax at least every 3 months, more often in high-wear areas or areas where you have many spills that need to be mopped up. It's effectiveness also varies with ambient humidity levels, type of cleaner used on it, porosity of surface on which it's applied. It can also be a safety hazard due to slipperiness when wet. In the long term it can become your MOST expensive option. I have tested a number of different brands, and they ALL have these problems. I strongly recommned AGAINST relying on ESD wax. > > c. ESD Paint, over cement floor - with or without wax. No experience with ESD Paint; I imagine it would be better than wax but.... Now I will tell you my favorite two ESD flooring choices: For dry areas: Conductive carpet tiles --United Technical Products CompuTile over Compu Seal conductive adhesive. This is a little cheaper than vinyl tile, looks nicer, is more comfortable to stand on, can be applied over existing flooring, can be moved and re-used, is very reliable... We've had in place for 5+ years and it still works fine. For wet areas: Garland conductive epoxy flooring. Very chemically resistant, wear-resistant, a little cheaper than vinyl tile, very ESD-reliable. Guaranteed I think for at least 5 years. Let me know if you want more info...I have lots more, just have to do some digging! -- Vickie Chapman > > I would like to compare the above floorings to the following: > > 1. Initial Cost (materials, labor, etc.) > > 2. Maintenance cost (time between replacement, assuming normal use) > > 3. Dissipation Pros/Cons > > 4. etc. > > Thank you in advance. > > John Gulley > 972-578-3928 > > *************************************************************************** > * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * > *************************************************************************** > * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * > * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * > *************************************************************************** > * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * > * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************