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The right floor makes the difference
People are usually the main cause for uncontrolled electrostatic discharges.
Simple motions like standing up from the working chair or walking across the floor
are often sufficient to generate body voltages of several thousand Volts. Much
less than that however, is sufficient to damage or destroy sensitive electronic
components. Reducing the generation of electrostatic charges is therefore the
main scope of comprehensive control measures in ESD protected areas (EPA).
The right floor covering plays a crucial role here. It does not only drain
electrostatic charges from personnel and equipment, but it also reduces the
generation of charges there where they occur, at the interface between
the shoe soles and the floor.
Consistent conductivity throughout the entire life time of the floor
The unique construction of Colorex SD/EC, completely free from volatile antistatic
chemicals, ensures a permanent and stable conductive performance of the floor
over its entire life time, totally independent from humidity and temperature.
We guarantee more than resistance
Forbo Flooring guarantees highest safety. We measure the electrical resistance
of every single production batch of Colorex SD/EC and deliver upon request a test
report clearly showing the results of our measurements.
Low body voltage generation
It is a natural fact that anybody can accumulate electrostatic charge just by simple
motion or walking. By wearing the appropriate ESD shoes however, these
charges will be securely drained through the dense network of conductive veins
of Colorex SD/EC.
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