ESD Epoxy Flooring Solutions:
Safeguarding Sensitive Environments
EPF is a leader in installation of PumaCRETE ESD epoxy flooring systems for the microelectronics manufacturing and testing markets. We also furnish conductive flooring for data centers and server rooms, warehouses and AGV area flooring. For over 30 years, our vertically integrated company has furnished full service ESD epoxy floor coatings and ESD urethane flooring. We offer turn key responsibility, under one company. No distributors, no sub contractors, just one team working together to provide a cost effective, high quality ESD floor system. Our skilled estimators can help with your ESD epoxy floor specifications, and provide the materials, substrate prep, and installation. Work is guaranteed with a five year warranty. With a nationwide network, we are able to provide localized service throughout the U.S. Our expert installation teams have installed millions of square feet of anti static, polymeric floor systems throughout the United States.
Typical Applications for Epoxy ESD Flooring
Applications for our epoxy floor coatings include Manufacturing & Testing areas for Microelectronics, Computer Assembly, PCB Assembly & Configuration, ESDS Device Handling, Automated Assembly, Surface Mount areas, Wave Solder Areas, BGA Re-work, Labs, Repair Areas, AGV/AMR flooring, Data Center and Server rooms, Cable & Harness Interconnect products, PCBA, full box build services and aftermarket repair and fulfillment services.
Project Site ESD Floor Specifications
Customers are provided consultation on PumaCRETE ESD Concutive epoxy flooring and expert static control needs analysis. For renovation projects, this includes a thorough analysis of existing floor conditions. Our project estimators evaluate removal of existing flooring, concrete cracks, holes, spalls and joint condition. If removal of existing flooring is required, we estimate costs for tile or sheet goods removal, adhesive removal, and any potential concrete moisture issues. For new construction or renovation, our construction experts can also provide detailed ESD flooring specifications.
PumaCRETE ESD Epoxy Flooring Benefits
- Cost Effective, Easy to Clean
- Low Maintenance (no waxing needed)
- Enhanced Durability and Chemical Resistant
- Seamless hi-tech appearance, Satin or Hi-Gloss
- Light, slip resistant texture.
- Moisture blocking option (allows water vapor to harmlessly pass)
ESD Floor Renovations
Many of our projects are retrofit of existing facilities, requiring existing floor stripping, prep, patching, and application of new anti static flooring. We typically recommend an epoxy primer and urethane top coat system. EPF can usually salvage the existing concrete slab, using our specialized dust free stripping and grinding equipment. Vinyl tiles and rubber sheet goods can be quickly and efficiently stripped. Glue or adhesive is removed, and the concrete surface is abraded using our special grinders and dust collectors. Joints are cleaned out and filled with a 2- component sealant. For most projects, these would be our typical ESD floor recommendations.
For badly deteriorated concrete, or if heavy traffic conditions are expected, the areas may require our troweled heavy duty PumaCRETE 301-PumaESD (dissipative or conductive). This would be applied as a base coat, prior to our ESD primer and topcoat. This system costs more upfront, but is can be a wise investment. It will provide decades of long term heavy duty protection for the area.
Turn Key ESD Flooring Systems
EPF provides the PumaCRETE materials, experience, equipment and installation expertise, to get the project completed right. Done once, done right. Our ESD flooring systems are always turnkey….they include flooring which is properly specified, installed, tested and certified to meet electrical specifications and guaranteed.
Our epoxy flooring advantages are numerous. We offer is a very low life cycle cost. Our systems maintain their electrical properties for the life of the system, which can often be 10-20 years of more. Since our floors never require waxing, this can save a typical customer $1 per sq foot or more, each year of operation (10 years = $10/sq ft). The maintenance cost of waxing along, could pay for the cost of the epoxy ESD floor 2 to 3 times over.
ESD Flooring Installation
EPF trained and certified crews perform an efficient turnaround on projects. Crews are often able to meet very demanding installation schedules. They can complete projects over weekends and brief periods of downtime, with no objectionable odor or dust. We have invested in all necessary specialty surface prep equipment. This helps enable crews to minimize the impact on any production or operations in nearby areas, and perform the installation accurately and efficiently. At the completion of each installation, we test and certify compliance with the required technical standards for the project.
Recent PumaESD Flooring Installations
Water Vapor Permeable ESD Coating System
Typical seamless flooring and tiles are susceptible to concrete water vapor emission damage. This can cause failure in most seamless and tile systems on the market. Even with extensive evaluation and testing of concrete (and air) relative humidity and temperatures, failures can often do occur. The best protection is to specify a floor system which is 104-PumaPOXY MB moisture blocking primer. 16 mils of this system can block up to 25 lbs of concrete vapor emissions !
ESD Flooring- ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES- 2 Ranges
Dissipative and Conductive Ranges Available
EPF installs systems compliant with industry standards.
(Electrical properties may also be customized to meet the range needs of our customers)
Standard DISSIPATIVE Range 1M-1B ohms
ANSI/ESD 20.20-2014
note: in order to meet ANSI/ESD STM 97.1 and 97.2 requirements, many microelectronics experts have now agreed on a range of 100,000-35 million ohms.
Standard CONDUCTIVE RANGE 25,000-1M ohms
NFPA 99 and DOD 4145.26
MUNITIONS and FLAMMABLE AREAS
EPF installs PumaCRETE static conductive flooring in areas that store various types of munitions, propellants and other extremely static sensitive devices.
Conductivity can be customized as low as 400,000 ohms for these areas, upon request. Click here for further information.
Testing and Certification
Immediately after the installation, our floor is compliance tested in accordance with standards in the project specification. ANSI/ESD S20.20 requires that the ESD controls used in a compliant program be verified.
The data is logged, with a minimum of five tests per 5,000 square feet of floor area. A written certification of compliance is issued, after successful completion of the testing procedures.
Grounding for ESD Floor Coatings
The new flooring is electrically grounded, by means metallic tape. EPF installs grounding strips to create a large electrical grid in the flooring, which is properly connected to an earth ground, every “square” or 1500 sq ft.
Clean Room Flooring
For facilities with clean room environments, EPF also specializes in epoxy ESD flooring for clean rooms throughout the medical, military, aerospace, and industrial electronics markets.
For more information or a quotation on our ESD flooring, please contact a project consultant, for further information at 800-808-7773
Why E P Floors Corp.?
At E P Floors Corp., we specialize in providing top-tier ESD flooring solutions for various industries. Here’s why you should choose us for your ESD flooring needs:
- Expert Consultation: We assess your facility and recommend the best flooring solution based on your specific needs and industry standards.
- Professional Installation: Our expert team ensures seamless installation to ensure the optimal performance of your ESD flooring.
- Ongoing Support: We don’t just install flooring; we provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your floors continue to perform as expected.
Get Started with ESD Flooring Today
Don’t let static electricity disrupt your operations. Contact E P Floors Corp. today to learn more about our ESD flooring solutions. Our team of experts is ready to help you select the best option for your facility and ensure that your sensitive equipment stays safe.
