Industrial & High-Tech
Malaysia High-Tech Electronics Factory ESD Vinyl Flooring Project
Homogeneous ESD Vinyl Flooring for Electronics Manufacturing Project Overview We completed an ESD flooring installation project for an electronics man...
Homogeneous ESD Vinyl Flooring for Electronics Manufacturing
Project Overview
We completed an ESD flooring installation project for an electronics manufacturing facility in Malaysia. In electronics production environments, controlling electrostatic discharge is essential for protecting sensitive components and maintaining stable production conditions.
- Location: Malaysia
- Application: Electronics Manufacturing Plant / ESD-Controlled Area
- Product Supplied: Homogeneous ESD Vinyl Flooring
- Available Formats: 2.0 m × 20 m Rolls / 600 × 600 mm Tiles
- Total Thickness: 2.0 mm
The Challenge
The facility required a durable flooring system capable of controlling electrostatic charges while withstanding daily foot traffic, production equipment and castor-chair movement. The flooring also needed to provide low emissions, reliable dimensional stability and an easy-to-maintain surface.
Our Solution: Homogeneous ESD Vinyl Flooring
We supplied our 2.0 mm homogeneous ESD vinyl flooring, available in both static-dissipative and conductive electrical resistance grades. Its dense homogeneous construction provides consistent performance throughout the material thickness and is suitable for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Project Highlights & Product Advantages
- Stable ESD Control: The static-dissipative version provides electrical resistance from 1.0 × 106 to 1.0 × 109 Ω, while the conductive version provides resistance from 1.0 × 104 to 1.0 × 106 Ω.
- Low Static Generation: Static electrical propensity is below 2 kV, while friction-generated starting voltage is below 100 V.
- Fast Static Voltage Decay: The static voltage decay time is no more than 0.4 seconds under the stated testing method.
- Heavy-Duty Performance: Classified for Class 34 heavy commercial and Class 43 heavy industrial applications according to EN ISO 10874.
- Hygienic Surface: Antibacterial performance inhibits more than 99% of bacterial growth according to ISO 22196.
- Rolling Load Resistance: The flooring shows no delamination or cracking after castor-chair testing under EN 425.
- Slip and Fire Performance: The flooring achieves R9 slip resistance and a Bfl-s1 fire classification.
- Low Indoor Emissions: TVOC emissions after 28 days are below 10 μg/m³, while formaldehyde was not detected under the stated test method.
Technical Data
| Test Item | Test Standard | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total Thickness |
ISO 24346 / EN 430 SJ/T 11236-2001 |
2.0 mm |
| Dimensions |
ISO 24341 / EN 426 SJ/T 11236-2001 |
2.0 m × 20 m Rolls 600 × 600 mm Tiles |
| Electrical Resistance |
DIN 51953 EN 1081 |
Static-Dissipative:
1.0 × 106–1.0 × 109 Ω Conductive: 1.0 × 104–1.0 × 106 Ω |
| Static Electrical Propensity | EN 1815 | <2 kV |
| Static Voltage Decay Time | SJ/T 10694-2006 | ≤0.4 s |
| Friction-Generated Starting Voltage | SJ/T 11236-2001 | |V| <100 V |
| Amount of Wear | SJ/T 11236-2001 | ≤0.02 g/cm² |
| Fire Classification | EN 13501-1 | Bfl-s1 |
| Antibacterial Performance | ISO 22196 | >99% bacterial growth inhibition |
| Slip Resistance |
DIN 51130 EN 13893 |
R9 Coefficient of friction ≥0.3 |
| Toxic Substance Testing | GB 18586-2001 | Qualified |
| Formaldehyde Emission | EN 717-1 | N.D. — Not Detected |
| Residual Indentation | EN 433 | ≤0.10 mm |
| Castor Chair Resistance | EN 425 | No delamination or cracking |
| Dimensional Stability | EN 434 | ≤0.40% |
| Colour Fastness to Light | EN ISO 105-B02 | ≥Grade 6 |
| Impact Sound Reduction | EN ISO 717-2 | Approx. 2 dB |
| Resistance to Staining | EN 423:2001 | Not affected |
| Use Classification | EN ISO 10874 |
Class 34 — Heavy Commercial Class 43 — Heavy Industrial |
| TVOC Emissions After 28 Days | ISO 16000-6 | <10 μg/m³ |
Technical Note: The above values are based on the supplied technical data sheet. Electrical performance may vary according to the selected conductive or static-dissipative version, conductive adhesive, grounding system, production batch and installation conditions. Final specifications should be confirmed using the applicable test report and approved sample.
Project Result
The completed flooring system provided the Malaysian electronics manufacturing facility with a durable, low-emission and electrostatically controlled surface. It supports demanding commercial and industrial operations while helping reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge around sensitive electronic components.
