Resistance Range
Permanent conductivity verified to ANSI/ESD STM7.1, STM97.1, STM97.2, and ASTM F150.
Chemically Resistant Surfaces
Stable under alcohols, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, quaternary disinfectants, and common lab solvents.
RH Stability
Consistent ESD performance as low as 12% across humidity-controlled laboratory environments.
Lifetime Conductivity Warranty
Conductive pathways built into the material, with no waxes, finishes, or conditioning agents required.
Problems & Solutions
Mitigating ESD, Chemical, and Environmental Risks in Life Sciences Facilities
Problem 1: Static Events Affecting Sensitive Instruments
Even small electrostatic discharges can disrupt analyzers, microscopes, robotic pipetting systems, PCR instrumentation, HPLC/MS systems, incubators, and calibration equipment—impacting data accuracy, repeatability, and instrument life.
Solution
StaticWorx flooring provides stable, intrinsic conductivity across all lab humidity conditions. All systems are verified to ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340, ensuring controlled charge generation around precision instruments, wet benches, automation platforms, and diagnostic sensors.
Problem 2: Exposure to Harsh Chemicals & Disinfectants
Life science workflows use aggressive agents, such as alcohols, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, phenolics, quats, and solvent-based cleaners that degrade or discolor many flooring materials.
Solution
StaticWorx rubber, vinyl, and heat-welded sheet systems are non-porous, chemically resistant, and dimensionally stable. Conductive properties remain constant through daily cleaning, spill events, and repeated disinfection cycles.
Problem 3: Environmental Control & Air Quality
Research and production spaces require materials that support strict IAQ, low VOC emissions, and environmental monitoring compliance.
Solution
StaticWorx floors are low-VOC, non-shedding, and compatible with environmental and particulate monitoring expectations in controlled lab environments. Non-porous surfaces support bioburden reduction and controlled cleanability while maintaining permanent conductivity.
Problem 4: Installation in Active Research Facilities
Labs cannot accommodate prolonged odors, particulates, adhesive off-gassing, or downtime that delays experiments, batch schedules, or validation timelines.
Solution
StaticWorx offers adhesive-free and low-odor installation options – including StatBond® PSA and RapidInstall dry adhesive – allowing rapid installation in occupied or partially active research spaces. These systems generate no solvent emissions and require no extended cure times, preventing disruption to ongoing research and production.
Ensuring Safe, Compliant, and Continuous Lab Operations
1. Laboratory & Process Assessment
We review equipment, workflows, cleaning protocols, humidity controls, and ESD requirements to specify appropriate materials.
2. Specification & Documentation
Complete technical documentation – VOC data, ESD compliance, chemical resistance notes, and CSI specs – supports regulated life sciences environments.
3. Controlled Installation
Low-odor adhesives and adhesive-free systems minimize contamination and avoid interruptions to experiments or production.
4. GroundSafe® Verification
We provide pre- and post-installation ESD verification and documentation to meet audit and validation needs.
5. Maintenance Support
Cleaning, disinfection, and long-term care guidance preserve conductivity and surface integrity.
6. Education & Training
Training for lab managers, facilities teams, and quality groups on ESD testing, maintenance, and regulatory alignment.
StaticWorx Products & Services for Life Sciences
Flooring
Options include conductive & static-dissipative vinyl tile, seamless ESD sheet systems, ESD rubber flooring, GroundWorx Ultra® ESD epoxy. All are engineered for chemical resistance, cleanability, and permanent conductivity in life sciences environments.
ExploreSeating & Accessories
ESD-safe laboratory seating, mats, and grounding components complement flooring for full system protection.
ExploreInstallation
Low-VOC adhesives and glue-free installation options meet IAQ and contamination-control requirements.
ExploreTesting & Documentation
GroundSafe® verification provides ESD data, VOC documentation, and audit-ready compliance packages.
ExploreAwards and Recognitions
Award-Winning Quality
Our EC rubber earned the prestigious ESD Journal Seal of Approval, backed by 40+ years of experience and hundreds of client testimonials.
AIA-certified Course
With hundreds of training sessions – including our AIA-certified course on ESD Basics we are foremost authority on ESD flooring and the most knowledgeable flooring manufacturer.
StaticWorx Authority
With dozens of articles in trade journals and magazines including Conformity, NENA 9-1-1, In Compliance and many others, we are also the industry’s most widely published and quoted source.
Inc. 5000
Honoree
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 in 2024, honoring StaticWorx for sustained growth, innovation, and leadership in ESD flooring solutions.
Customized Solutions
We provide tailored solutions for any installation with technical support through purchase, installation, testing, and maintenance.
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