StaticStop by SelecTech offers a range of unique ESD flooring options and is a pioneer in the static control flooring industry. With our long history in the business, we’ve heard every myth, rumor, and misconception about ESD flooring and static electricity. We’re always happy to share our industry knowledge with our customers, and the best way to start is by debunking the most common myths about static control flooring.
Do you believe any of these myths about static control flooring? Join us as we separate the fact from the fiction.
Static control flooring completely eliminates static.
Although our ESD flooring products are certainly effective and impressive, they can’t perform miracles. Static control flooring reduces and redirects static electricity, but it can’t completely eliminate it.
ESD flooring is only useful in the winter.
We tend to notice static electricity more in the winter because the air is drier, but static electricity is present year-round. If you’ve ever used a trampoline in the summer, you can feel the static building up. Higher humidity makes static electricity less noticeable, but it doesn’t make it go away.
Your shoes are what generate static electricity.
Certain materials build up static electricity more slowly than others, but nothing is immune to electrostatic discharge. Many ESD-controlled areas require workers and visitors to wear special shoes or shoe coverings to better protect sensitive equipment.
Static damage only happens if you touch something.
We create a lot of static just by simple movements, and it doesn’t take much to build it up. We can even generate static fields around our bodies that can damage equipment without any physical contact. The constant presence of static electricity makes it imperative to have an ESD flooring system to prevent damage to expensive electronics.
Industrial ESD floors are too expensive for small businesses.
SelecTech creates a quality, affordable product to protect your expensive equipment. Choosing to invest in ESD flooring not only protects your business from potential electronic complications but also ensures it lasts for years to come.
Protect your equipment and workspace with static control flooring from StaticStop by SelecTech
Static electricity may be a constant problem, but you can keep it under control with ESD flooring from SelecTech. Our static control flooring products protect sensitive equipment from ESD damage and create safer working environments. Contact our team today to learn more about all our products.
