Why Anti-Static Flooring is Needed and How to Install It?

Static electricity seems harmless until a single spark destroys expensive equipment or ignites flammable vapours in a manufacturing facility. In sensitive environments, static discharge is not just an annoyance, but also a critical safety and operational risk. Anti-static flooring provides essential protection against these invisible threats.

This article explains why these specialized floors are necessary and how proper installation makes sure they function properly. 

Understand the Need For Anti-Static Flooring

Static electricity builds up through everyday activities like people walking, equipment moving, and materials rubbing together. The human body can generate thousands of volts without experiencing any sensation. However, sensitive electronics can fail at voltages as low as 100 volts. This gap between what humans feel and what damages equipment creates a dangerous blind spot. 

The Dangers of Static Discharge

Electronic equipment faces constant threat from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Microchips, circuit boards, and sensitive instruments sustain permanent damage from static sparks. A single ESD event can corrupt data in servers, ruin pharmaceutical batches, or cause manufacturing defects in electronic assembly lines.

Safety hazards extend beyond equipment damage. In solvent handling areas or facilities with flammable materials, static sparks can ignite vapours and cause explosions. Operating theatres face fire risks when anesthetic gases come into contact with static discharge. These scenarios transform static electricity from nuisance to life-threatening danger.

Operational disruptions complicate the issue. System shutdowns from ESD-induced malfunctions halt production. Data loss corrupts critical information. Equipment failures require expensive troubleshooting and replacement. The costs quickly exceed what proper flooring would have prevented. 

Industries That Cannot Skip Anti-Static Flooring

1. Pharmaceutical plants and clean rooms require sterile environments where static attracts dust and germs. This can stick to surfaces, and the product quality suffers.  Rules are required for ESD protection in these facilities. 
2. Electronics manufacturing cannot function without static control. Tiny static shocks can break electronic parts as they are sensitive. This means fewer products are manufactured correctly, resulting in a loss. Quality control becomes impossible without proper static control. 
3. Operating theatres must protect patients from fire risks associated with anesthetic gases. Expensive Medical equipment requires protection from static damage. Patient safety depends on the reliable functioning of equipment. 
4. Data centres and server rooms have a lot of expensive equipment packed together. A single static problem can affect many systems. ESD protection is necessary to keep computers running and data safe.  
5. Chemical and solvent handling areas face explosion risks when static sparks come into contact with flammable materials. Worker safety and facility protection demand static control. Insurance requirements often mandate the use of anti-static flooring in these environments. 
6. Aerospace and defence facilities work with highly sensitive electronics and sometimes explosive materials. Static can damage equipment that is critical for a mission. For security needs, controlling static is very important. 

Choose Sunanda Global For Complete Anti-Static Protection

SUNEPOXY AS

SUNEPOXY AS is Sunanda’s anti-static, conductive, self-levelling epoxy flooring system. 

Key features

• Sterile & dust-free: Pore-free surface ideal for clean rooms
• Eco-friendly: Low VOC, solvent-free, and LEED-compliant
• Durability: High abrasion resistance with strong mechanical and chemical properties
• Water & antimicrobial resistance: Adds hygiene and protection against moisture
• Smooth & easy installation: Self-levelling for quick, hassle-free application

How to Install?

• Prime the surface with SUNEPOXY 358
• Place conductive copper tape of 12-20 mm width & 70 to 100 microns thick
• Place it at the periphery of the primed substrate
• The site electrical contractor must provide an earth linkage cable
• Apply SUNEPOXY AS a flooring system

SUNCRETE PU AS

SUNCRETE PU AS is an electrostatically conductive polyurethane concrete screed floor with high performance. 

Key Features

• Chemical resistant: Excellent resistance to oils, greases, fats, acids, and industrial chemicals
• High durability: Exceptional abrasion and impact resistance for high-traffic areas
• Seamless & hygienic: Pore-free surface maintains sterile conditions in clean rooms
• Moisture-tolerant: Can be applied on wet, damp, or green concrete surfaces
• Fast-curing: Foot traffic in 12 hours, vehicular traffic in 24 hours. 

How to Install?

• Prime substrate with SUNEPOXY 358 insulating primer
• Install 12-20mm wide copper tape at the perimeter and 3-meter grid spacing
• Site electrical contractor provides earth linkage cable connection
• Apply SUNEPOXY AS CP conductive primer and cure
• Apply SUNCRETE PU AS at 4-9mm thickness (depending on job requirements) with a spiked nylon roller

Why Sunanda’s Anti-Static Flooring Stands out

With 45+ years of industry experience, Sunanda Global provides high-quality anti-static epoxy and polyurethane flooring solutions. 

As the best waterproofing company with ISO 9001:2015 certification, Sunanda Global also actively invests 5% of its annual revenue into Research and Development. We direct 60% of our R&D efforts toward developing LEED-compliant and ecologically sustainable solutions. We also offer complete solutions, from technical guidance to high-performance solutions and trained application partners through trusted waterproofing contractors in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and other major cities. 

Partner with Sunanda Global today for reliable, long-lasting anti-static flooring solutions that cater to your industrial needs. 

FAQs

Q1. How does anti-static flooring actually work?

Anti-static flooring contains conductive materials that form a continuous path for static electricity to safely flow. This network is connected to the building’s earth via a copper tape grid, instantly dissipating charges and preventing dangerous sparks or equipment damage. 

Q2. Why is a proper grounding system so critical during installation?

The grounding system is the heart of the protection. Without a correctly installed copper tape grid and its connection to the building’s earth the floor cannot channel static electricity away. 

Q3. Is anti-static flooring suitable for clean rooms and pharmaceutical facilities?

Yes, anti-static flooring, like Sunanda Global’s SUNEPOXY AS, creates a seamless, non-porous, and dust-free surface that is easy to sterilize. Its low VOC, solvent-free, and antimicrobial properties make it an ideal choice for maintaining the strict hygiene standards required.

Q4, What makes SUNEPOXY AS different from other anti-static floors?

SUNEPOXY AS is a high-performance, self-levelling epoxy system that combines static control with exceptional durability, chemical resistance, and hygiene. Backed by Sunanda’s 45+ years of expertise and significant investment in R&D, it offers a complete, reliable, and long-lasting solution for critical environments.

Q5. Is anti-static flooring a good investment?

Yes, anti-static flooring is a good investment. With this kind of flooring, there is minimal damage compared to the potential costs of ruined electronic components, contaminated pharmaceutical batches, or safety incidents caused by ESD. It protects your assets, ensures operational continuity, and often fulfills insurance or regulatory requirements.