The demand for electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring extends beyond the electronics manufacturing sector, encompassing call centers, data centers, and warehouses employing autonomous vehicles. However, the industry faces challenges due to the complexity and risk of insulative spots associated with ESD-control flooring installations. ESD flooring specifiers often deal with a variety of standards and regulations, the most common of which is ANSI/ESD S20.20. Based on these standards, some confusion regarding the desired level of resistance for ESD-control floors appears. Due to this misunderstanding, specifiers may mandate resistance levels that, in the best case, add complexity and reduce aesthetic quality and, in the worst case, create risks to worker safety.
To overcome these hurdles, understanding of the ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standard and resistance levels is crucial.