ESD Glossary

Confused by static-control jargon or unfamiliar technical terms? This comprehensive ESD glossary provides definitions of commonly used terms.

The “Sweet Spot”

Buyers and specifiers often question whether an ESD floor should be static dissipative or conductive. Which category – and resistance range – is best for a specific application depends on a combination of factors, including: electrical resistance standards for the particular industry (standards vary across industries); the composition of the flooring material and its potential

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Electrical Resistance

Electrical resistance describes the capacity of a material to stop, or resist, the flow of electricity. We use resistance tests, measured in ohms (Ω), to predict how quickly or slowly an ESD flooring material will transport static charges to ground. For safety and optimal performance, StaticWorx recommends flooring materials that measure in the electrical resistance

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25,000 Ohms

An electrical resistance measurement represented by the scientific notation 2.5 x 10E4, or 2.5 x 10,000 ohms. This is the lowest…

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AATCC 134 Test Method 134

Test method AATCC 134 assesses the static-generating propensity of carpets when a person walks across the carpeted area. This test method…

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Actual Current

Voltage applied to a material generates an electrical current across the surface of the material. The electrical resistance of the material…

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ANSI/ESD S20.20

ANSI/ESD S20.20 covers static-control requirements to protect electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment susceptible to ESD damage from human body model (HBM) discharges…

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ANSI/ESD STM97.1

ANSI/ESD STM 97.1 is the ESD Association Standard Test Method for the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items – Floor Materials…

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ANSI/ESD STM97.2

ANSI/ESD STM97.2 refers to ESD Association Standard Test Methods for the measurement of the voltage on a person in combination with…

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Anti Static Flooring

The term antistatic refers to a condition where static generation is inhibited during contact and separation with another material. Anti static…

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Antistatic Bi-Component

An antistatic bi-component is a type of yarn commonly found in most commercial and household carpets. The term bi-component refers to…

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Antistatic Carpet

The term “antistatic” refers to a condition where an antistatic material inhibits static generation when it comes into frictional contact with…

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