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Pasadena, Texas · ESD Flooring
ESD Flooring in PasadenaStatic control for electronics, labs and manufacturing
Pasadena sits against the Houston Ship Channel with refineries and chemical plants on every side. New Era installs conductive floors for control rooms, labs and handling areas, then tests the finished system in place.
- Free on-site estimates
- Since 2015 Houston grown
- Decade build standard
- Espanol Hablamos
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 Pasadena.
What esd flooring is, and why it works in Pasadena
Plants near the Channel run on instrumentation. The control room, the analyzer shed and the lab all hold electronics that do not tolerate uncontrolled discharge, and the people who work in them are moving between those rooms and areas with hazardous process. The floor underneath is one of the few controls that works all day without anyone remembering to use it.
ESD Flooring across Pasadena
Pasadena is in southeast Harris County along SH 225, Beltway 8, Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway, beside the Ship Channel. We serve these Pasadena areas:
Where static control flooring goes in
Pasadena's plants and port businesses run process and control rooms, and those are where static control matters most. These are the repeat requests.
Plant control rooms
Operator rooms and electrical rooms full of racks, panels and consoles that need a stable ground reference.
Analyzer and QC labs
Sample prep and test benches for fuel and chemical product, where staff move between lab and field.
Chemical handling areas
Mixing, filling and transfer rooms where static control is documented in a hazard program.
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 Pasadena chooses New Era for ESD Flooring
Plant work runs on permits and shutdown windows, so we agree access and cure time with you before we mobilize.
- Full diamond-grind surface prep on every Pasadena 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 Pasadena home or business keeps moving.
- Established 2015, Houston grown, English and Spanish service end to end.
ESD Flooring in Pasadena FAQ
Answers for Pasadena plants and shops, written for the engineer who has to sign off on the floor.
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 chemical and stain resistant?
Yes against the common shop and plant fluids: motor oil, jet fuel, gasoline, brake and hydraulic fluid, plus ammonia, caustic soda and salt solutions at the strengths tested. A few solvents are not recommended, including acetone, MEK, methanol and ethanol. We will say so before you find out. Tell us what spills in your Pasadena space and call (832) 253-3211.
Hablan Espanol en Pasadena?
Si. Cotizamos y trabajamos en ingles o espanol en Pasadena. Llame al (832) 592-3808, o al (832) 253-3211 para una cotizacion gratis.
Do you offer free estimates in Pasadena?
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. Anti-slip aggregate blends in at 32 oz per kit, and we add safety striping, zone markings and high visibility lines wherever the Pasadena plant needs them. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can you handle large Pasadena jobs and multi-phase work?
We do. One kit covers 400 square feet at 6 mils, so a large floor means many batches, and the work is organized by area with a documented test at the end of each one. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will map your Pasadena phases.
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 Pasadena building. Call (832) 253-3211.
What Pasadena areas do you serve?
Fourteen service areas across the Houston, Austin and Pasadena metros, Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena quote.
What is the process for ESD static control flooring in Pasadena?
First a walkthrough and the two moisture tests, ASTM F1869 and ASTM F2170. Then grind and repair. Then the system goes down in a set order, and the last step is measuring resistance on the finished floor. We share the readings. Call (832) 253-3211 to start the Pasadena process.
Can I see examples of ESD static control flooring you have done near Pasadena?
Of course. Ask for the type of room you are planning, like a lab or an assembly floor, and we will send examples of finished systems. Photos help with look; readings help with performance. Call (832) 253-3211.
How do I prepare my Pasadena space for ESD static control flooring?
Mostly access and temperature. Remove what you can, cover or move equipment that cannot go, and make sure we can run power and bring material in. Humidity under 90 percent and 5F above dew point are our application limits. Call (832) 253-3211 for a Pasadena checklist.
What makes a floor fail, and how do you prevent it in Pasadena?
Skipped prep and moisture, in that order. That is why the slab gets tested before anything goes down, at 8 to 10 lbs moisture vapor emission (ASTM F1869) and under 80 percent internal relative humidity (ASTM F2170), and why we diamond-grind rather than acid etch. Done right, adhesion pulls 400 psi and the concrete fails before the bond does. The other failure is chemical: the wrong cleaner leaves an insulating film and a floor that passed on handover stops passing. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena assessment.
Do you handle the whole ESD static control flooring job in-house in Pasadena?
In-house, start to finish. One New Era crew works the whole system, so the person who knows how the slab behaved is the person who runs the final test. Call (832) 253-3211 to set up your Pasadena walkthrough.
Is ESD flooring worth it for a Pasadena facility?
If a discharge costs you a board, a drive or an audit finding, yes. The floor is a passive control that works every shift without training. S20.20 caps the person, footwear and floor system at 1.0 x 10^9 ohms, and a floor that measures well makes the rest of your program easier. Call (832) 253-3211.
How soon can you start ESD static control flooring in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena date.
Do you take small ESD static control flooring jobs in Pasadena?
We do. A server closet, a test bench or a single lab bay is a real project in Pasadena, and we treat it like one. Small jobs get the same prep, tests and readings. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can ESD static control flooring be installed in humid or cold weather in Pasadena?
Yes, and it is governed by numbers rather than the calendar. Material goes down between 50F and 90F, under 90 percent relative humidity, and at least 5F above the dew point. Working time runs 35 minutes at 50F, 25 at 70F and 15 at 90F, and foot traffic returns in 36 hours at 50F against 24 at 70F. On a humid Pasadena day we work to the dew point, which is why the floor cures right instead of blushing. Call (832) 253-3211.
Do you clean up after ESD static control flooring in Pasadena?
Always. Debris leaves with us, and we leave the Pasadena space ready to use after cure. Clean matters more on an ESD job because contamination can affect the surface. Call (832) 253-3211.
What primer and topcoat do you use for ESD static control flooring?
A prepared slab, a primer chosen for its moisture condition, a base build, the grounded conductive layer, then the topcoat. The topcoat is 100 percent solids and low odor. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will list the layers for your Pasadena floor.
Will ESD static control flooring add value when selling in Pasadena?
For an industrial building, yes. A floor that measures under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground is a qualified asset the next tenant can hold to ANSI/ESD S20.20 from day one. They do not have to rip it out. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
What resistance range does your ESD floor meet?
We install the conductive grade, published at 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms (ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1). The dissipative grade of the same family runs 10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9 ohms if your program specifies that band instead, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 caps a qualifying floor at under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground either way. We verify the readings before handover. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
Does ESD flooring need grounding?
Yes, and it is what makes the number mean anything: resistance is measured TO GROUND, so a floor with no path to earth has no spec. We install a grounded conductive layer with grounding points so charge drains safely, which is what puts the floor under the 1 x 10^9 ohm ceiling ANSI/ESD S20.20 sets. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
Which standards does it meet?
ANSI/ESD S20.20 is the program standard and ANSI/ESD S7.1 with ASTM D257 is how the floor itself is measured. The system also meets USDA, FDA, EPA and SCAQMD requirements, carries a Class 1 flame spread rating (ASTM E648) and is eligible for LEED points. We document the test results for your records. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
Is it suitable for electronics and labs?
Yes, that is what it is specified for. Electronics assembly, labs, cleanrooms, data rooms and battery work all call for it. The floor holds body voltage generation at 15 V under ANSI/ESD STM 97.2, and it passes ASTM G21 microbial resistance. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
Do you test and document the performance?
Yes. We measure resistance in multiple spots on the finished floor, record the readings, and hand you the documentation. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Pasadena quote.
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