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HOME ESD flooring material options ESD Carpet Tiles for Static Control Perfect for Electronic Assembly, ESD Raised flooring, Networked Offices, FAA Control Towers and TRACONS, 911 command centers and Labs Remember: An ESD floor isn't installed like standard flooring. At United we "do" esd flooring installs. Any esd flooring material, thousands of successful installs, great references PLUS certification to the latest EOS ESD guidelines!
At United we have a variety of ESD flooring materials, however ESD Carpet tiles provide a crisp modular look, can be removed and replaced (when stained or worn) and can be fitted around equipment easier than our US LkV Anti-Static Broadloom. and is much more conductive. In actuality a well installed US Carpet Tile ESD Floor is superior over many vinyl's and epoxy type floors at eliminating static. When installing remember: Static control flooring is an integral component of the clients production reliability, thus the proper installation is important! Utilizing conductive filaments interwoven with a 100% solution dyed nylon and tufted, dense pattern textured loop, this ESD carpeting provides the utmost in overall performance. Unlike our "low kV" US LkV Anti-Static Broadloom. UltraStatic Control Carpeting has conductive filaments inserted in each yarn end of the basic raw broadloom. This superior manufacturing technology provides a carpeting than never requires chemical anti-stat treatments yet provides exceedingly consistent electrical conductivity across the entire surface of the material. Utilizing a proprietary process, our raw broadloom is than bonded to a durable, semi conductive, textured, condensed closed cell vinyl backing. After curing, this dimensionally stable backed broadloom is precision cut to specific sizes (either 18" x 18" or 24" x 24" and placed in cartons to protect the carpet face and corners during shipping. Make sure that the sub-floor and site conditions meet your requirements! The installation of US carpet tiles shouldn't begin until the work of all other trades (especially overhead trades) has been completed. The installation areas must be clean, fully enclosed, weather-tight and have the permanent HVAC system set at a minimum of 68o F (20o C) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to, during and after installation. The US Carpet Tiles must be delivered to the installation area and allowed to acclimatize in the same manner. To allow for proper inspection of the substrate, installation of the flooring and final inspection of the install all areas to receive flooring must be adequately lighted. Wood floors should be of double construction with a minimum thickness of 1 inch. The wood floor must be rigid, free from movement and have at least 18" of well ventilated air space below. Typically, our carpet tiles shouldn't be installed over wooden sub-floors built on sleepers. Contact us if such a install is required. Our recommended adhesives bond to a variety of substrates! The subfloor to receive the flooring should be smooth, flat, level, permanently dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as dust, paint, grease, oils, solvents, curing and hardening compounds, sealers, asphalt and old adhesive residue. The concrete must have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi. Patch and repair minor cracks and other imperfections with a Portland-base patching compounds. Do not install floor coverings over gypsum-based leveling or patching compounds. It is essential that calcium chloride moisture tests be taken on all concrete floors regardless of the age or grade level. One test should be conducted for every 1000 sq. ft. of flooring (minimum of 3). The test should be conducted around the perimeter of the room, at columns and where moisture may be evident. The moisture emission from the concrete must not exceed 5.0 lbs per 1000 sq 'ft. in 24 hours (for our conductive liquid adhesive) and 3.5 lbs per 1000 sq/ft for our textile reinforced releasable adhesive tape or our US C2K R Liquid Releasable Adhesive System. A diagram of the area showing the location and results of each test should be submitted to the Architect, General Contractor or End User. If the test results exceed the limitations, the installation must not proceed until the problem has been corrected. Insure that the received materials meet your criteria! Prior to installation of this product insure that all floor covering materials and adhesive have arrived on site, that the dye lots, and part numbers match the clients order and that the materials have arrived in undamaged condition. Don't forget; allow the materials to time acclimatize to the temperature controlled environment of the installation area for at least 72 hours prior to beginning the install.
Our Adhesives bond to the impossible! Curing just takes a little longer! As mentioned earlier we have three types of conductive adhesives recommended for use with UltraStatic Control Carpet Tiles. These adhesives are designed to provide a "equiplane of conductivity" between the insulative substrate and the conductive carpeting. Chances are that your client has previously picked the adhesive when ordering the flooring material. When quoting install cost it's always best to ask about their selection. Following are the advantages and specific nuances of each:
1) US 2000 Releasable Adhesive is a textile reinforced, double stick "tape." Available in conductive and standard. Perfect for installing floors in leased facilities (when you move the floor goes with you). Excellent choice for asbestos laden substrates, raised computer floors and fast track usage (requires no curing time to achieve bond). This material is supplied in a 39" x 86' rolls. Designed to cover a variety of surfaces including existing well bonded VCT, Linoleum, Cement, Steel, Hardwood, virtually any surface that is smooth, dust and oil free, well bonded and meets the moisture emission requirements of being below 3.5 lbs per 1000 sf (calcium chloride test). Easy to use, clean, odor free and FAST (saves about 25% in labor over troweled on liquid adhesive). May slightly raise the resistance level of the material you have selected Releasable Adhesive Application: Grasping inside tube of roll, walk backwards (with light tension on roll), peeling off "run." Align with any adjacent (previous) runs. Note: Although runs can be overlapped it's easiest (for liner removal purposes) to leave a slight 1/16 gap between runs). When comfortable with positioning, lightly broom in place (to remove any excessive bubbles). Remove top liner from sheet, observe carpet lay direction (arrow on carpet tile vinyl backing), place tiles on adhesive surface (starting at inside corner and carefully aligning edges). Note: Do not compress. Upon completion roll in place with 75# Roller. Floor may be used immediately! Do Not Compress carpet tiles into place! Slight seams may be evident but blend after vacuuming and usage. 2) US-C2000 Conductive Liquid is a permanent, solvent free, water based, one part conductive adhesive system designed specifically for use with our conductive flooring materials. When properly applied this adhesive has excellent seam strength, and does not require additional seaming adhesive. US-C2000 is designed for use on, above or below grade, on unsealed concrete, VCT, Vinyl's, Steel, Mahogany and "sturdy floor type" subflooring (our latex based conductive primer is typically required for non-absorptive substrates). US-C2000's Advanced Polymeric Acrylic features the highest conductive filler to bond strength ratio and tolerance to cement moisture emissions in the industry: Warranted to 5.0 lbs per 1000 sf (calcium chloride test). US-C2000
Conductive Liquid Application: Apply using a 1/16"
x 1/16" square notched trowel. Allow adhesive to
slightly tack, observe carpet lay direction (arrow on
vinyl backing), place tiles on adhesive surface (starting at
inside corner and carefully sliding into place).
After 4 hours, carpet tiles may be rolled using a light
weight(<51#) vinyl tile roller. Prior to rolling large area
look for adhesive oozing between seams and possibly onto
carpet, discontinue rolling for 8 more hours if evident). To
avoid shifting of tiles do not allow equipment or other
heavy loads to utilize floor for: 72 hours (cement) and 96
hours (primed non absorptive substrates). Clean up trowels
and hands with warm soapy water. If adhesive gets on
carpeting clean immediately with warm water blotting dry
with dry clean towel.
3) US-C2004 R Releasable Conductive Liquid is a releasable, solvent free, water based, one part conductive adhesive system designed specifically for use with our conductive flooring materials. NEW and HIGHLY Recommended. Perfect for raise flooring applications and other installations requiring the flexibility of carpet tile replacement combined with the high bond strength. For more information on this unique patented adhesive please visit: US C2004 Releasable Adhesive After installation: If required, carpeting may be cleaned using standard methods and procedures. Vacuuming is all that is typically needed. When required, a "dry" carpet cleaning method is recommended however wet extraction may be used. Do not use a wet extraction method prior to liquid adhesive achieving full cure (72 to 96 hours) and do not over saturate carpeting when wet cleaning. Do not apply any type of carpet protectant (stain or dirt repellants) as this may change the electrical conductivity of material.
Hopefully the electricians and other trades have stayed out of your way during the install ;) Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have questions, comments or if you run into any snags. We're here to help!
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