Flooring Articles for Electronics Applications
Conformity Magazine is the preferred publication for current regulatory and design information in the field of electrical engineering.
Dave Long, founder and president of Staticworx®, has been published by Conformity numerous times. His articles about static discharge problems and static control flooring range from explaining ESD Association standard ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 to helping readers understand the difference between a static dissipative and conductive floor tile.
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Articles Published in Conformity® Impact of ESD Flooring In Businesses
7-Mistakes Outlined:
Confusion of static control terminology; Not understanding
internet hype; Using an unfamiliar supplier or contractor; Failing to carefully
evaluate suppliers and their warranties; Failing to investigate sub-floor
conditions; Not understanding total cost of ownership; Specifying the wrong
product for the application.
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ESD consultants caution electronics manufacturers about state of the art static sensitive devices
The new components are called "Class 0 devices." According to all the experts, every factory will handle them before 2010 and it can take up to two years to prepare.
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Seven typical mistakes you can avoid when selecting an ESD Floor
Because of the massive amount of both reliable and unreliable information available on the web, facility designers often make the same common mistakes when selecting static control flooring materials.
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Potential Conflicts When Evaluating ESD Flooring
The sensitivity of today's state of the art, class zero electronic devices is forcing companies to take a closer look at their ESD programs.>> En Espanól
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Taking The Mystery Out Of Selecting ESD Flooring
When selecting an ESD floor, someone involved in the decision-making process needs to understand both static control specifications and the long-term impact that installing an ESD floor will have on the business.
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The Facilities Manager's Guide to ESD Flooring Materials
Developments in flooring technology provide more options and offer flexible approaches.
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Choosing The Right ESD Flooring For Laboratory And Technical Environments
When used without conductive footwear, some static control floors offer marginal static control advantages and could present an unnecessary liability.
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ESD and Anti Static Flooring Terminology
The following are terms and definitions specific to ESD Flooring.
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