How ESD Flooring Protects Electronics Manufacturing from Costly Failures

February 17, 2025

In electronics manufacturing, even a tiny electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause catastrophic damage to sensitive components. Without the right ESD control measures, companies risk production failures, equipment damage, and regulatory non-compliance. One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, elements of an effective static control system is the flooring.

Epoxy.com specializes in high-performance electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and conductive flooring solutions tailored for electronics manufacturing environments. This article explores why ESD flooring is essential and how Epoxy.com’s industry-specific solutions protect your operations.

The Threat of ESD in Electronics Manufacturing

The modern electronics industry relies on ultra-sensitive microchips, semiconductors, and printed circuit boards (PCBs)—all highly vulnerable to static discharge. ESD-related failures can cause:

• Immediate damage (component burnout)

• Latent defects (hidden issues that emerge later)

• Product recalls and warranty claims

• Production downtime

• Regulatory compliance failures (ANSI/ESD S20.20)

These risks make ESD flooring a critical investment for any facility handling circuit boards, medical devices, aerospace electronics, or telecommunications equipment.

Why ESD Flooring Matters

Many assume that anti-static wrist straps and workstations provide adequate protection, but ESD buildup starts from the ground up. Foot traffic, rolling equipment, and dry air all contribute to static generation.

Key Benefits of ESD Flooring in Electronics Manufacturing:

• Provides a controlled path for static dissipation

• Reduces failure rates in PCB assembly

• Improves overall plant safety

• Meets stringent industry regulations

• Minimizes unexpected downtime and costly repairs

Best ESD Flooring Options for Electronics Manufacturing

Epoxy.com offers customized ESD flooring systems designed to protect electronics manufacturing facilities. These solutions include:

Epoxy.com Product #1-ESD

• 100% solids epoxy with electrostatic dissipative properties

• High-strength coating ideal for cleanrooms and assembly lines

• Resistance Range: 1 million – 1 billion ohms

• Best for: PCB production, microelectronics, aerospace components

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Epoxy.com Product #630 Conductive Epoxy

• Conductive Novolac epoxy for extreme static control

• Excellent chemical resistance for facilities using fluxes and solvents

• Best for: Heavy-duty environments with high electrostatic sensitivity

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Epoxy.com Product #671 Conductive Primer

• Enhances the conductivity of ESD flooring systems

• Boosts performance when paired with other Epoxy.com coatings

• Best for: Facilities requiring extra grounding efficiency

Integrating ESD Flooring with Other Static Control Measures

For maximum protection, ESD flooring should be part of a complete static control system, including:

• ESD-Safe Workstations – Prevent charge accumulation on tools and surfaces

• Anti-Static Footwear – Ensures personnel stay grounded

• Controlled Humidity – Reduces electrostatic buildup in dry environments

By combining ESD flooring with these precautions, electronics manufacturers can minimize risk and protect sensitive equipment.

Why Choose Epoxy.com for Your ESD Flooring Needs?

Epoxy.com has decades of experience providing high-performance static control solutions tailored to the electronics industry. Our technical support team can help you:

• Select the right ESD flooring system for your facility

• Ensure compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards

• Maximize protection for sensitive electronics

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Protect your electronics manufacturing process from costly failures!

Contact Epoxy.com today for expert guidance on choosing the best ESD flooring for your facility.

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Why Epoxy.com for Mechanical Room Floors

October 1, 2024

Epoxy.com products are highly recommended for shop floors due to their durability, chemical resistance, and ease of maintenance. Here are some key benefits:

  1. Durability: Epoxyc9j coatings create a tough, long-lasting surface that can withstand heavy traffic and machinery, making them ideal for shop floors.
  2. Chemical Resistance: These products are resistant to a wide range of chemicals, including oils, solvents, and cleaning agents, which is crucial for environments like machine shops.
  3. Ease of Cleaning: Epoxy floors are non-porous and seamless, making them easy to clean and maintain. Spills can be wiped up quickly without staining the floor.
  4. Safety: Epoxy coatings can be made slip-resistant by adding anti-skid additives, enhancing safety in the workplace.
  5. Aesthetic Appeal: They provide a glossy finish that can improve the overall look of the shop floor, making it more professional and inviting.

Would you like more detailed information on a specific product or application process? For help email me norm@epoxy.com or call me at 1-352-533-2167.


Epoxy Installation Instructions

January 5, 2017

How to Install Epoxy.com Resin Systems


INSTALLING EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS

Proper mixing and installation is critical to the best success of all epoxy products.  This page is to help you find the right installation information that you need to install Epoxy Resin Systems.

Surface Preparation for Epoxy Resin Installation

All quality installation start with quality surface preparationThis guide will help you to know how to properly prepare your substrate for installation of Epoxy or any other high quality resin system. Improper surface preparation could turn what seems to be a simple process into a lengthy, difficult repair.

Do and Don’t do with epoxy.

These guides will help you to not make the common mistakes that people do and the things the people don’t do that can lead to a problem or even a failure of your epoxy resin installation.

Job Supplies Required to Install Epoxy Resin Systems

This list is  a suggested list of the materials that you will need for most typical epoxy coating systems. This list is also useful for installing roller applied coating systems like Epoxy.com Chip Flooring.

Epoxy Installation Guides

Epoxy Chip Flooring System
Installation Guide

Epoxy Chip Flooring Installation Guide. Floors have a special role to play in interior design. The heavy technical demands made on floors often make the use of certain decorative products simply impossible. The use of color chips can change all that! Color chips are increasingly being used in combination with “wet” products such as Product #315 Seamless Polymeric Multi-Colored Flake Chip Floor Resurfacing System to create decorative floors with more to offer than other ornamental products…Quality! This installation guide takes you step by step through the installation of Epoxy Chip Flooring Product #315.

Product #1 High Build Epoxy Coating 21-27 mils – All Purpose Epoxy Floor Coating Installation Guide.

Product #1 All Purpose High Build Epoxy Floor Coating a two component, zero (0) VOC, 100% solids epoxy Hi-Build epoxy coating used for high foot traffic and light to moderate forklift traffic areas where abrasion resistance is required; for protection against mild corrosion and as a decorative waterproof coating for walls, floors, tanks, etc. Installation Guide For All Purpose High Build Epoxy Floor Coating #1.

1ESD / Conductive – Electrostatic Dissipative Epoxy Floor Coating Installation Guide

Conductive Epoxy Floor Coating Installation Guide –  Product #1ESD Epoxy Coating System consists of Product #899 Epoxy Primer followed with one finish coat of Product #1ESD/Conductive Epoxy Coating. Product #1ESD/Conductive is available in pigmented finish only. Product #1ESD Epoxy Coating System will test in the �ESD� range, between 1,000,000 and 1,000,000,000 ohms electrical resistance when Product #1ESD/Conductive is applied over a non-conductive primer (or non-conductive bodycoat), and produces a 12-15 mil thick ESD floor coating system. This guide will take tell you how to install the Conduct Epoxy Floor Coating.

Product  #2 High Chemical Resistance Epoxy Floor Coating Installation Guide

Chemical Resistant Epoxy Coating Product #2 is a two component, 100% solids, Zero “0” VOC epoxy chemical resistant coating used to protect chemical concrete, steel and other structural materials from non-oxidizing acids and alkalines for both interior and exterior applications.This guide will take take you through the steps to
install the Conduct Epoxy Floor Coating.

Product #15 Chemical Resistant Epoxy Quartz Flooring

Product #15 Chemical Resistant Quartz Flooring Installation – Single Broadcast Installation Method

Product #633 Novolac Highly Chemical Resistant Novolac Epoxy Floor Coating Installation Guide

Product #633 Novolac Epoxy Chemical Resistant Epoxy Coating is a 100% solids epoxy Novolac coating ideal for harsh chemical and solvent resistant applications. Product #633 Novolac Epoxy Chemical Resistant Epoxy Coating is used in secondary containment, solvent storage, pump pads, trenches, and other high exposure areas. This Installation Guide will help you install Product #633 Novolac Epoxy Chemical Resistant Epoxy Coating. You can also find more information with pictures about installation on this page the Epoxy.com Blog.

Epoxy Injection Installation

Epoxy Injection – This Guide will take you through the basics of doing epoxy injection.  Epoxy injection is one of the most economical, to make a structural repair and waterproofing in cracked concrete.

Additional Installation Guides

These are just a few or our most popular products for additional products and guides pleas contact us at:

 For more information visit our website at: www.epoxy.com , call technical support at 352-533-2167 or email us at info@epoxy.com.


Care of Epoxy Floors

November 1, 2016

Epoxy Flooring Systems and Coatings

Daily Maintenance of Seamless Flooring and Floor Coatings

  • Sweep the floors daily.epoxy_chip_flooring_263s
  • If abrasive particles  are present they should be removed by mopping with common household detergents and rinsed completely.  Be sure not to use the detergent at a concentration higher than that recommended by the manufacturer of the floor cleaning material.  Be sure to test any cleaner that you haven’t used before on a sample of the Seamless Flooring Material or Seamless Floor coating.  You may want to be sure to prepare these samples as you are installing the floor so they will be available to you at a later time.
  • Promptly remove grease, and other contaminants from the surface of the floor
  • Be sure to rinse off all chemical solutions that may attack the surface.

Weekly Maintenance of Seamless Flooring and Floor Coatings

Smooth Systems

All seamless flooring and floor coatings should be mopped on a regular bases with a neutral soap or detergent, and completely rinsed. Be sure not to use the detergent at a concentration higher than that recommended by the manufacturer of the floor cleaning material.

Be sure to test any cleaner that you haven’t used before on a sample of the Seamless Flooring Material or Seamless Floor coating.

Mop should be rinsed often. Synthetic mops tend to work better on textured surfaces than cotton mops. The water should be changed frequently as well. Smooth floors are easily cleaned this way. It may be necessary to give extra care to areas that are subject to heavy traffic, hard rubber wheels, and steel wheels that leave marks. In these situations you can use the methods used for textured floors for these more difficult to remove contamination.

Textured Systems

Textured systems may require the use of a stiff bristled brush or floor scrubber to reach to bottom of the anti-skid texture.  Severe problem areas can be treated as follows:

Grease Removal

Grease is typically removed by Tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) or other commonly available biodegradable cleaner. Contact Epoxy.comTechnical Support Department with your specific questions.

Removing Dairy Products

Dairy products should be removed immediately as they may cause staining on some types of seamless flooring and seamless floor coating systems.

Tire Marks Removal

Scrub the area(s) with a stiff bristled brush and using the same biodegradable floor cleaner that you are using to mop with.

Stubborn Dirt or Stain Removal

When you are trying to remove stubborn dirt or stains,allow the biodegradable cleaner to set in the area for a little while longer and do the work for you. Then completely rinse to area to remove the cleaner and the dirt.

Chemical Spills

You should always rinse strong chemicals as quickly as possible completely from the surface. Chemicals allowed to dry on the surface typically become more concentrated as they dry.  That may cause the chemical to get concentrated enough to stain or even attack the seamless floor or seamless floor coating.

Waxing and Polishing of Seamless Flooring and Seamless Floor Coatings

Epoxy.com Epoxy and Urethane Seamless Flooring and Seamless Floor Coating Systems are very shinny and so waxing or polishing are not necessary.  If a floor is very old, or has seen extremely high traffic this shine may dull.  If it does then you can wax or polish the floor with standard commercial products that are designed for that purpose. Better yet, if this happens, you may want to renew or refinish your system – see below.

Renewing and Refinishing Seamless Flooring and Seamless Floor Coating Systems

Epoxy.com Epoxy and Urethane Seamless Flooring and Seamless Floor Coating Systems are designed to withstand heavy traffic and wear.  However, if there is enough traffic and/or abuse to cause the system to loose its shine, or show visible signs of wear, you may wish to restore the floor by “re-glazing” it.  Before re-glazing a flooring system or coating system you need to do the following:

  • Remove all wax, oil, grease and other contaminants from the surface
  • Lightly sand to break the shine
  • Consult with Epoxy.com Technical Support Department for the proper material to re-glaze you floor.  Be sure to follow all directions for installing the re-glazing material.

When in doubt contact Epoxy.com Technical Support at: info@epoxy.com or call us at 352-533-2167. You can also visit our website 24 hours per day at www.epoxy.com