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be applied properly and are more sensitive to environmental issues, such as moisture, dust and pH. For interlocking products, it is


important to ensure a strong tile-to- tile connection and choose the most reliable path to ground. An advan- tage to interlocking products is that they are immune to common subfloor problems.


StaticStop, a division of Selec -


Tech, provides innovative flooring products made from recycled materi- als. For more than 27 years, the com- pany has strived to learn from its customers to create ESD flooring lines that integrate their needs with


some of the greenest and most cost- effective products on the market. In a world of heavy con-


sumerism, it can be difficult to evalu- ate the effects that certain purchases have on the environment. Static - Stop’s customers do not have to worry about that. The company’s line of flooring is made with materials that have been recycled, significantly reducing the impact of production. Also, their durability means that customers to not have to purchase new flooring, further decreasing their carbon footprints.


Selection and Care ESD flooring requires some


basic maintenance and regular cleaning is necessary to keep it func- tional. Dirt not only looks bad, but it can also reduce the effectiveness of the flooring. Neutral detergents should be used to keep it clean and the flooring should be rinsed well. Ideal detergents have ESD


additives to enhance performance. Regular cleaning and rinsing mini- mizes residue buildup on the floor. To further protect ESD flooring,


StaticStop offers a range of floor cleaning and finishing products, including: DuraBuff ESD™ to restore gloss and ESD properties during routine maintenance; ProtectOHM™ ESD floor cleaner


products; DuraShield™ ESD floor finish to reduce scuffing and cleaning requirements with an extremely durable ESD finish; and CleanStrip ESD™ a high-performance floor stripper to restore ESD properties on old ESD flooring. When choosing ESD flooring,


the following must be considered. Is dissipative or conductive resistance required? How much charge is gener- ated? What is the lifespan of electri- cal properties? Epoxies can last up to seven years, but vinyl and carpet have electrical properties for their entire useful life. StaticStop’s FreeStyle ESD con-


TECHNICA, U.S.A. Fulfilling Manufacturing Needs Throughout the Electronics Industry


ductive and dissipative interlocking flooring is a free-floating, static con- trol flooring system using a patented “hidden zipper-lock” connection. This interlocking tile saves time, money and disruption, and is ideal for static control, portability, access floors, problem installations, renovations and high moisture levels. The flooring system comes with


a polyurethane/ceramic finish for easy maintenance. FreeStyle ESD PLUS™ is also available as glue- down tile. The flooring is available in multiple colors. FreeStyle ESD also comes in a PLUS designer series, which has a more uniform look with- out black speckles. This is also avail- able as a glue-down sheet and comes in a range of colors. Physical performance should be


taken into account, such as rolling load/traffic requirements, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, slip resistance, and comfort. Esthetics should be considered, including for industrial or commercial settings, color preferences, light preferences and the ability to appeal to customers. Maintenance requirements can


change, such as frequency, finishes, disruption to operations, and total cost. Operational concerns must be considered, such as downtime, trip hazards, cleanroom requirements, and environmental issues. Cost is a key factor as well.


Initial product purchase versus long- term cost and total cost of ownership, installation, downtime value, ongoing maintenance, monitoring, replace - ment, and intangibles, such as worker comfort, are all important.


•Fast setup & changeover •Simple operation


•Stable & reliable print process •Fine pitch printing capability •Excellent print definition


•Powerful off-Line programming •User friendly interface •Exceptional pickup reliability •100% ball & lead inspection •Optimal performance & accuracy


xcellent choice for High Mix, Medium Volume Production


Quality is Key In addition to its FreeStyle


ESD and floor cleaning/finishing products, StaticStop provides num - erous other antistatic products, including Ground Floor™ CVT glue- down ESD vinyl, providing lasting ESD protection with lifetime electri- cal properties. This is available in three styles: CVT, with homoge- neous vinyl with conductive veins; PLUS, which has a conductive poly - ure thane/ceramic finish for easy maintenance; and Designer, with a uniform look and without black speckles. StaticStop’s interlocking tiles


are the only ESD products available that have no disclaimers for high- moisture, irregular and problem sub- floors. Transition and corner pieces are also available and the floors are available in gray. This new tile is portable, glue-


Available in the United States exclusively through Technica U.S.A.


1-800-909-8697 www.technica.com


less and adhesive-free. It is durable, designed for high volume and heavy- duty traffic. An excellent alternative to epoxy, the new tile has lifetime-


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