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ESD Carpet Tiles for Static Control |
Electronic
Assembly, Raised Flooring,
Networked Offices, Control
Towers, Command Centers and
Labs
Before
you go any further remember: An
ESD floor isn't installed like
standard flooring. At Ground
Zero we "do" ESD flooring
installs. Any ESD flooring material,
thousands
of successful installs, great
references PLUS certification
to the latest EOS ESD guidelines! Product
Overview, Installation Recommendations
and Compatible Adhesives
ZeroStat
ESD control carpet tiles provide
a electrically conductive pathway
from a person to ground allowing
static electricity to be discharged
without harming sensitive electronics.
In high tech environments (such
as networked offices and control
towers) static can devastate
electronics' causing a variety
of "glitches" and
blown components required for
critical applications. Static
control is of such importance
in electronic assembly environments,
that technicians routinely
wear static control shoes or
foot grounding devices (in
combination with the installed
flooring) to provide intimate
skin to floor contact and the
ultimate in static protection.
ZeroStat Carpet Tiles are
Engineered to also control
the electrostatic charge generation
of rolling equipment such as
carts, chairs, test equipment
and transport means of subassemblies
or completed product. |
ESD,
Anti Static And ESD Carpet, Tile,
Mats, and Floors
ZeroStat Carpet
XO-Stat Carpet
AZO Stat Carpet
ZeroStat Tile
EuroStat Tile
UniStat Vinyl Tile
PolyStat Sheet Vinyl
Durostat ESD Tiles
UltraStat ESD Control Tile
Epoxy Floors
Floor Matting |
At
Ground Zero we have a variety
of ESD
flooring materials,
however ESD Carpet tiles provide
a crisp modular look, can be
removed and replaced (when stained
or<-- --> worn)
and can be fitted around equipment
easier than our X-O
Stat ESD Broadloom.
In actuality a well installed
UP Carpet Tile ESD Floor is
superior over many vinyl's
and epoxy type floors at eliminating
static. When installing remember:
Static
control flooring is an integral
component of the clients production
reliability, thus the proper
installation is important!
Utilizing conductive filaments
interwoven with a 100% solution
dyed nylon
and tufted, dense pattern textured
loop, this ESD carpeting provides
the utmost in overall performance.
Unlike typical "low
kV" (standard
anti-static carpeting) our conductive filaments are inserted in
each yarn end of the basic raw broadloom. This superior manufacturing
technology provides a carpeting than never requires chemical anti-stat
treatments yet provides exceedingly consistent electrical conductivity
across the entire surface of the material.
Utilizing a proprietary process, our raw broadloom is than bonded
to a durable, semi conductive, textured, condensed closed cell
vinyl backing. After curing,
this dimensionally stable backed broadloom is precision cut to specific sizes
(either 18" x 18" or 24" x 24" 36" x 36" and boxed
to protect the carpet face and corners during shipping. 24" carpet tiles
are provided in either boxes of 27 or 18 each, 18" tiles are provided in
boxes of 24.
Make sure that the sub-floor and site conditions meet your requirements!
The installation of ZeroStat carpet tiles shouldn't
begin until the work of all other trades (especially overhead
trades) has been
completed. The installation areas must be clean, fully enclosed,
weather-tight and have the permanent HVAC system set at a minimum
of 68o F (20o C) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to, during and
after installation. The ZeroStat Carpet Tiles must be delivered
to the installation area and allowed to acclimatize in the same
manner. To allow for proper inspection of the substrate, installation
of the flooring and final inspection of the install all areas to
receive flooring must be adequately lighted. Wood floors should
be of double construction with a minimum thickness of 1 inch. The
wood floor must be rigid, free from movement and have at least
18" of well ventilated air space below. Typically, ZeroStat
carpet tiles shouldn't be installed over wooden sub-floors built
on sleepers over, on or below grade concrete floors without special
considerations. Contact us if such a install is required.
Our recommended adhesives bond to a variety of substrates!
The subfloor to receive the flooring should be smooth, flat, level,
permanently dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as
dust, paint, grease, oils, solvents, curing and hardening compounds,
sealers, asphalt and old adhesive residue. The concrete must have
a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi. Patch and repair minor
cracks and other imperfections with a Portland-base patching compounds.
Do not install floor coverings over gypsum-based leveling or patching
compounds. It is essential that calcium chloride moisture tests
be taken on all concrete floors regardless of the age or grade
level. One test should be conducted for every 1000 sq. ft. of flooring
(minimum of 3). The test should be conducted around the perimeter
of the room, at columns and where moisture may be evident. The
moisture emission from the concrete must not exceed 5.0 lbs per
1000 sq'ft. in 24 hours (for our conductive liquid adhesive) and
3.5 lbs per 1000 sq/ft for our textile reinforced releasable adhesive
system. A diagram of the area showing the location and results
of each test should be submitted to the Architect, General Contractor
or End User. If the test results exceed the limitations, the installation
must not proceed until the problem has been corrected.
Insure that the received materials meet your criteria!
Prior to installation of this product insure that all floor covering
materials and adhesive have arrived on site, that the dye lots,
and part numbers match the clients order and that the materials
have arrived in undamaged condition. Don't forget; allow the materials
to time acclimatize to the temperature controlled environment of
the installation area for at least 72 hours prior to beginning
the install.
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Basic
ground for non critical application.
1) cement, 2) copper foil,
not hooked to ground in this
picture. 3) wall, 4) electrical
outlet face plate cover. |
The
ZeroStat ESD Carpeting
is designed to work in
conjunction with one of
two types of our conductive
adhesives (either our Ground
Zero Conductive textile
reinforced releasable or
our GZ 2000 water based
liquid adhesive. In the
case of a non porous surface
such as standard VCT, the
liquid adhesive must be
applied over our conductive
primer (contact us for
details when covering non
porous surfaces) Adhesives
are typically applied over
a copper foil ground strip
or grid (grounding materials
supplied at no charge with
your order. The amount
of copper foil will vary
with the level of protection
desired (we group the grounding
requirements into three
categories; basic, advanced,
critical). For extended
information on grounding
please visit How
to Ground Your ESD Flooring.
For "redundant grounding
insurance," finished
installations can be additionally
grounded from the fiber
face to a reliable electrical
ground via our unique GZ
grounding plates (included
at no charge with your
order). |
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Installation Layout is
similar to a vinyl or VCT tile install. Installation generally
starts in the
middle of the area and works it's way out from a carefully placed
+ pattern with edge of carpet tiles being meticulously placed along
chalk lines. Keep in mind, our carpet tiles are DIRECTIONAL and
well marked with a arrow on the back of each tile. These arrows
MUST all point in the same direction!
Our Adhesives bond to the impossible! Curing just takes a little
longer!
As mentioned earlier we have two types of conductive adhesives recommended
for use with ZeroStat Carpet Tiles. Both adhesives are designed to
provide a "equiplane of conductivity" between the insulative
substrate and the conductive carpeting. Chances are that your client
has previously picked the adhesive when ordering the flooring material.
When quoting install cost it's always best to ask about their selection.
Following are the advantages and specific nuances of each: |
1) US
2000 Releasable Adhesive is a textile reinforced, double stick "tape." Available in conductive and standard.
Perfect for installing floors in leased facilities (when you
move the floor goes with you). Excellent choice for asbestos
laden substrates, raised computer floors and fast track usage
(requires no curing time to achieve bond). This material is supplied
in a 39" x 86' rolls. Designed to cover a variety of surfaces
including existing well bonded VCT, Linoleum, Cement, Steel,
Hardwood, virtually any surface that is smooth, dust and oil
free, well bonded and meets the moisture emission requirements
of being below 3.5 lbs per 1000 sf (calcium chloride test). Easy
to use, clean, odor free and FAST (saves about 25% in labor over
troweled on liquid adhesive).
Releasable Adhesive Application: Grasping inside tube of roll,
walk backwards (with light tension on roll), peeling off "run." Align
with any adjacent (previous) runs. Note: Although runs can be
overlapped it's easiest (for liner
removal purposes) to leave a slight 1/16 gap between runs). When comfortable
with positioning, lightly broom in place (to remove any excessive bubbles).
Remove top liner from sheet, observe carpet lay direction (arrow on carpet
tile vinyl backing), place tiles on adhesive surface (starting at inside corner
and carefully aligning edges). Note: Do not compress. Upon completion roll
in place with 75# Roller. Floor may be used immediately!
Do Not Compress carpet tiles into place! Slight seams may be evident but blend
after vacuuming and usage.
2) GZ-C2000 Conductive Liquid is a permanent, solvent
free, water based, one part conductive adhesive system designed
specifically for use with our conductive flooring materials.
When properly applied this adhesive has excellent seam strength,
and does not require additional seaming adhesive. GZ-C2000 is
designed for use on, above or below grade, on unsealed concrete,
VCT, Vinyl's, Steel, Mahogany and "sturdy floor type" subflooring
(our latex based conductive primer is typically required for
non-absorptive substrates). GZ-C2000's Advanced Polymeric Acrylic
features the highest conductive filler to bond strength ratio
and tolerance to cement moisture emissions in the industry: Warranted
to 5.0 lbs per 1000 sf (calcium chloride test).
GZ-C2000 Conductive Liquid Application: Apply using
a 1/16" x 1/16" square notched trowel. Allow adhesive
to slightly tack, observe carpet lay direction (arrow on vinyl
backing), place tiles on adhesive surface (starting at inside
corner and carefully sliding into place). After 4 hours, carpet
tiles may be rolled using a light weight(<51#) vinyl tile
roller. Prior to rolling large area look for adhesive oozing
between seams and possibly onto carpet, discontinue rolling for
8 more hours if evident). To avoid shifting of tiles do not allow
equipment or other heavy loads to utilize floor for: 72 hours
(cement) and 96 hours (primed non absorptive substrates). Clean
up trowels and hands with warm soapy water. If adhesive gets
on carpeting clean immediately with warm water blotting dry with
dry clean towel.
GZ-C2000 FEATURES:
- Water soluble Acrylic Polymer, freeze / thaw
stable; @ 5 cycles @ 0 degrees.
- Non flammable, solvent free with little to no odor.
- Moisture resistant, mildew resistant, anti-microbial.
- Working time on non porous subfloors; allow to slightly flash
prior to laying material,
- Working time on porous subfloors; lay into wet to slightly
tacky adhesive.
- One year shelf life in unopened container.
- Toxics: VOC emissions 0 grams per liter (calculated per CA
SCR 1168).
- Resistance: < 1E04.
- Appearance: Gray paste with gray and brown fiber.
After installation: If required, carpeting may be
cleaned using standard methods and procedures. Vacuuming is all that
is typically needed. When required, a "dry" carpet cleaning
method is recommended however wet extraction may be used. Do not
use a wet extraction method prior to liquid adhesive achieving full
cure (72 to 96 hours) and do not over saturate carpeting when wet
cleaning. Do not apply any type of carpet protectant (stain or dirt
repellants) as this may change the electrical conductivity of material.
- Dispose installation waste being sure to follow any local
and state regulations for the spent materials.
- If your Client requires a Certification of Electrical Conductivity,
contact us for details.
Hopefully the electricians and other trades have stayed out of
your way during the install. Don't hesitate to give us a call if
you have questions, comments or if you run into any snags. We're
here to help! |
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