Neglecting static charge transmissions in your facility can lead to various risks, including damage to sensitive electronic equipment, increased risk of fire or explosion in hazardous environments, and potential harm to personnel due to electric shocks. Additionally, static charges can attract dust and other contaminants, leading to reduced product quality and increased maintenance costs. It is important to implement proper static control measures to mitigate these risks and ensure a safe working environment.
Static charge in a sensitive facility can be reduced by implementing measures such as using anti-static flooring, grounding equipment and personnel, controlling humidity levels, and using anti-static clothing and footwear. Additionally, regular maintenance of equipment and ensuring proper grounding of all electrical devices can help minimize the buildup of static charge in the facility.
Maine FloorPros can play a crucial role in reducing the danger of damaging static electricity by offering and applying a range of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sealers, finishes, and epoxies. These specialized products are designed to dissipate static electricity, preventing the build-up of electric charge on surfaces that can potentially damage sensitive electronic equipment. By applying ESD sealers and finishes to floors and other surfaces, Maine FloorPros helps create a static-free environment that is essential for industries such as electronics manufacturing, data centers, laboratories, and clean rooms.
In addition to ESD sealers and finishes, Maine FloorPros also provides benchtop and floor cleaners specifically formulated for sensitive areas. These cleaners are designed to effectively remove dirt, dust, and other contaminants without leaving behind any residue that could potentially generate static electricity. By using these specialized cleaners, Maine FloorPros helps you and your in-house staff to maintain a clean and static-free environment, further reducing the risk of damage to sensitive equipment.
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Facilities that would benefit from using ESD sealers, finishes, and cleaners include electronics manufacturing plants, cleanrooms, laboratories, data centers, and healthcare facilities. These facilities require specialized products to maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) control to protect sensitive electronic equipment and components from damage. ESD sealers, finishes, and cleaners help create a static-safe environment by reducing static electricity buildup and dissipating charges safely.
Pre-Testing Static Resistance
Pre-testing before applying ESD coatings is essential in identifying potential issues or problems that may arise during the application process. This helps ensure that the coating is applied correctly the first time. In it, we determine the compatibility of the coating with the substrate material, ensuring optimal adhesion and performance. Among these tests are substrate integrity and static grounding or resistance.
System Recommendations
After collecting pre-test data on the current ESD conditions in a facility, we analyze the data to identify areas where ESD control measures are needed. Based on the findings, we then make recommendations for ESD coatings that can be applied to surfaces to improve ESD protection. It may include specific types of coatings, application methods, and maintenance procedures to ensure long-term effectiveness.
Surface Prep & Application
Substrate surface preparation is crucial before applying ESD coatings to ensure proper adhesion of the coating to the substrate. Without this, the coating may not adhere well, leading to delamination and reduced effectiveness of the ESD protection. We also want to remove any contaminants or impurities that could interfere with the coating's performance, ensuring a clean and uniform surface for optimal ESD protection.
Post-Testing & Certification
Once all of the preparation and application is complete, in keeping with our testing and recommendations, then we test the floor again for static charge dissipation. We are then able to provide you with a certificate of performance, as well as recommendations for upkeep and maintenance - the floor being only part of your total area for concern. Our interest is in seeing your time-lost due to static electricity damage be eliminated.
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