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Austin, Texas · ESD Flooring
ESD Flooring in AustinStatic control for electronics, labs and manufacturing
Austin builds chips, boards and batteries, and its dry winter air makes static worse. New Era installs conductive and dissipative floors there, over limestone-country slabs, and tests them against ANSI/ESD S20.20.
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Specifications
The numbers a plant engineer asks for
New Era installs the conductive grade. Here is the resistance band it is published at, how that compares with the dissipative grade, and the rest of the cured properties, so you can check the floor against your own ESD program before anybody quotes it.
Conductive
2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms
Charge drains fastest in this band. Tested to ASTM D257 and ANSI/ESD S7.1.
Dissipative
10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9 ohms
The band most electronics assembly programs specify. Available if yours calls for it.
| Property | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance, conductive grade | ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1 | 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms |
| Body voltage generation | ANSI/ESD STM 97.2 | 15 V |
| Compressive strength | ASTM D695 | 13,700 psi |
| Flexural strength | ASTM D790 | 9,000 psi |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | 7,800 psi |
| Hardness | ASTM D2240 | 85 Shore D |
| Impact resistance | ASTM D2794 | 120 in-lbs |
| Abrasion resistance | ASTM D4060 | 15 to 20 mg |
| Adhesion over concrete | ASTM D4541 | 400 psi, concrete failure |
| Flame spread, critical flux | ASTM E648 | Class 1 |
| Rate of burning | ASTM D635 | Self-extinguishing |
| Microbial resistance | ASTM G21 | Passes, 0 growth |
| Indoor air quality | CA 01350 | Compliant |
| Moisture vapor permeance | ASTM E96 | 0.08 perms |
| Water absorption | ASTM D570 | Under 0.05 percent |
| Solids content | As supplied | 100 percent |
| Return to foot traffic | At 70F, 50 percent RH | 24 hours |
| Full cure, vehicle traffic | At 70F, 50 percent RH | 7 days |
| Applied thickness | 5 to 7 mil blade | 6 mils typical |
Values are the manufacturer published figures for the conductive system New Era installs. ANSI/ESD S20.20 caps a qualifying floor at under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground and requires the finished floor to be tested in place, so treat these as the system specification and not as a substitute for your own acceptance test. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will spec it against your program. New Era's dedicated static control site has the standard broken down in plain terms, plus static control flooring in Austin.
What esd flooring is, and why it works in Austin
Austin's electronics and semiconductor community works to ESD programs that auditors check, so the floor has to produce a number rather than a promise. S20.20 sets a ceiling for the person, footwear and floor system together at 1.0 x 10^9 ohms and a limit of 100 V on body voltage, and the only way to know is to measure the installed system.
ESD Flooring across Austin
Austin is in Travis County, with I-35, MoPac, SH 71 and SH 130 as the main routes, and the Hill Country limestone starting west of town. We serve these Austin areas:
Where static control flooring goes in
Austin spaces tend to be technical and audited. These are the rooms that ask for static control.
Electronics assembly lines
SMT, rework and test lines where operators work seated and parts move on carts and trays.
Cleanroom and lab support
Gowning anterooms, labs and storage where static and particles both matter.
Battery and device test labs
Charge and discharge test rooms with sensitive instruments and combustible risk.
How a static control floor actually goes down
Five stages. The last one is the one most contractors skip, and it is the only one that proves the floor does what the spec says.
Diamond grind the slab
Mechanical prep to clean, profiled concrete. No acid etch, no bonding to a surface that was never opened up.
Repair and level
Cracks, joints and spalls cut out and filled, moisture tested first and primed if the slab is pushing.
Lay the ground path
The conductive layer and its grounding connections, which is the part that makes it a static control floor instead of a coloured one.
Build the system
Base, conductive media and topcoat to the thickness your spec calls for, phased area by area so the line keeps running.
Test it and hand over readings
Point to point and point to ground measured on the finished floor, in writing. A floor nobody measured is a floor nobody can certify.
Why Austin chooses New Era for ESD Flooring
Audited work needs documentation, so we hand you a mapped set of readings when the floor is done.
- Full diamond-grind surface prep on every Austin job, the real reason esd flooring lasts a decade.
- Commercial-grade ESD static control flooring with the right primer, build and topcoat for your space.
- Free on-site estimate before anything starts, with the number and the plan in writing.
- Fast-cure options and night or weekend scheduling so your Austin home or business keeps moving.
- Established 2015, Houston grown, English and Spanish service end to end.
ESD Flooring in Austin FAQ
What Austin quality managers and ESD coordinators ask before they bid the floor, answered straight.
Where a floor has to land
Static control flooring is bought and sold on one number, resistance to ground in ohms. This is that scale. New Era installs in the conductive band, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 will not qualify a floor to the right of the ceiling marked here.
New Era installs in the conductive band, 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms.
Is ESD static control flooring good for commercial spaces in Austin?
It is built for commercial and industrial rooms rather than showrooms. Think assembly benches, test labs, server rooms and equipment bays in Austin. The cured system takes forklift and cart traffic at 13,700 psi compressive, so the floor works as hard as the people on it. Call (832) 253-3211 and tell us what the room does.
How does ESD static control flooring compare to other floor options?
Most coatings are made to look good and resist wear. This one has a third job, which is carrying charge to ground. That is why a standard epoxy, even a thick one, cannot stand in for it, and why S20.20 works with a number rather than a style. Call (832) 253-3211 to compare options for your Austin space.
Will ESD flooring in Austin handle forklifts, pallet jacks and heavy point loads?
Heavy traffic is what the system was specified for: 13,700 psi compressive, 120 in-lbs impact and 85 Shore D (ASTM D695, D2794 and D2240). The detail that matters is when it goes into service, not whether it can. We hold vehicles off until day 7. Call (832) 253-3211 for a Austin schedule.
When can I use the floor after ESD static control flooring in Austin?
Plan on light foot traffic the next day, and no vehicles until day 7. We stage the work so the area you need first is the area we finish first. Anything over a day or two is phased, so your Austin operation does not stop. Call (832) 253-3211 to build the schedule.
What kind of facilities need ESD flooring in Austin?
Mostly places where people handle sensitive parts: circuit board assembly lines, kitting areas, calibration labs, server rooms and repair counters. Then a second group where static is a safety issue, like fuel handling and solvent blending. We would rather scope one room properly than coat a building. Call (832) 253-3211 for a Austin assessment.
Is ESD static control flooring chemical and stain resistant?
The topcoat is rated in the best category against oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids and common alkalis, and it wipes clean. What it does not like is aggressive solvent, so we ask what you use before we pick the build. For Austin labs, the cleaner you choose is the bigger question. Call (832) 253-3211.
Hablan Espanol en Austin?
Si. Cotizamos y trabajamos en ingles o espanol en Austin. Llame al (832) 592-3808, o al (832) 253-3211 para una cotizacion gratis.
Do you offer free estimates in Austin?
Always, and it includes the two slab tests that decide the whole system: moisture vapor emission (ASTM F1869) and internal relative humidity (ASTM F2170), plus an assessment of whatever is already down. We measure, talk through the options and put the pricing in writing at no cost. Call (832) 253-3211 and we typically respond within 24 hours.
Can you add anti-slip or safety features to ESD static control flooring?
Yes. We blend anti-slip aggregate into the system at 32 oz per kit and add striping and zone markings in the colors your Austin safety plan uses. Aggregate is tuned so carts still roll and the floor still cleans. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can you handle large Austin jobs and multi-phase work?
One kit covers 400 square feet at 6 mils, so a plant wide Austin job is a scheduling problem rather than a capability one. We phase it area by area so your operation never stops. Call (832) 253-3211 to plan it.
What system do you use for ESD static control flooring?
A conductive epoxy topcoat loaded with carbon nanotubes, published at 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms (ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1), applied at 5 to 7 mils over a base system suited to your slab. It is 100 percent solids and low odor, which matters in an occupied Austin building. Call (832) 253-3211.
What Austin areas do you serve?
Fourteen service areas across the Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros, Austin included, plus the surrounding Texas markets. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will confirm we cover your address and book a free estimate.
Why choose New Era for ESD static control flooring in Austin?
Static control floors fail from skipped prep and unmeasured results, not from bad intentions. We grind every slab, test moisture before coating, and test the finished floor in place. You get the readings in writing. Call (832) 253-3211 for a Austin quote.
What is the process for ESD static control flooring in Austin?
Six steps: assess, grind, repair, prime, build with the ground path, and test. The order matters because the conductive layer sits on a prepared base, and an unprepared base is the usual cause of failure. Ask for the written sequence for your Austin building. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can I see examples of ESD static control flooring you have done near Austin?
Yes. We will share recent Austin-area photos and references so you can see the finish before you commit. Call (832) 253-3211.
How do I prepare my Austin space for ESD static control flooring?
Clear the area and tell us what cannot move. We handle degreasing, grinding, repairs and masking, and we contain the dust with HEPA equipment. What matters more than tidying is access and temperature: material goes down between 50F and 90F, under 90 percent relative humidity and 5F above the dew point, so we will agree the Austin window with you before we arrive. Call (832) 253-3211.
What makes a floor fail, and how do you prevent it in Austin?
Three things: skipped prep, moisture in the slab, and the wrong cleaner afterward. We diamond-grind instead of acid etching, test with ASTM F1869 and ASTM F2170 before we coat, and leave you a cleaning procedure for static floors. Adhesion pulls 400 psi and fails in the concrete, not at the bond. Call (832) 253-3211.
Do you handle the whole ESD static control flooring job in-house in Austin?
Yes. The crew that grinds your Austin slab also lays the conductive layer and the topcoat, and they are the ones who take the readings. That continuity is what keeps electrical performance consistent. Call (832) 253-3211.
Is ESD flooring worth it for a Austin facility?
It is worth it where the rest of the program depends on it. Wrist straps and footwear only work if they have something to connect to, and that is the floor. For a Austin lab or line with real product at stake, it is usually one of the cheaper controls. Call (832) 253-3211 for an assessment.
How soon can you start ESD static control flooring in Austin?
Book the walkthrough first, because that is where the slab gets tested and the two numbers that decide everything come back: moisture vapor emission (ASTM F1869) and internal relative humidity (ASTM F2170). Often within a week or two after that, depending on the season and the scope. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will lock your Austin date.
What resistance range does your ESD floor meet?
It depends on which grade you choose, and we install either. Conductive is published at 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms. Dissipative covers 10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9. We verify the installed floor before handover and share the readings. Call (832) 253-3211 for a Austin quote.
Does ESD flooring need grounding?
Without grounding, a conductive floor is just a conductive floor. We install the ground connections during the build and verify them at handover, which is what lets the floor meet the 1 x 10^9 ohm system ceiling in S20.20. Call (832) 253-3211.
Which standards does it meet?
Think of it in two layers: S20.20 governs your program and a floor is one part of it, while ASTM D257 and S7.1 describe how the floor is measured. Beyond that, the system is eligible for LEED points. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will send the data sheets for Austin.
Is it suitable for electronics and labs?
That is exactly what it is specified for: electronics assembly and production, cleanrooms, labs and testing facilities, data server rooms, pharmaceutical and processing areas, battery plants and aircraft hangars. Body voltage generation stays at 15 V under ANSI/ESD STM 97.2, and the cured surface passes ASTM G21 microbial resistance with zero growth. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Austin quote.
Do you test and document the performance?
Every floor, every time. Readings are taken after the system cures and are given to you in writing so you can keep them with your ESD program records. Call (832) 253-3211.
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Get your ESD floor specified in Austin
Free on-site assessment. Tell us about your Austin line or lab and the resistance band your ESD program calls for, and we will put the system and the pricing in writing.
