Sikafloor® Solutions for ESD Protection

and Electrostatic Discharge Control

Selection Guide
Sikafloor® Solutions for ESD Protection
and Electrostatic Discharge Control

Introduction Application Range and Requirements

In industries where electronic components or volatile chemicals are

­involved, static electricity can result in significant damage, injury and
financial loss. All active electronic components and equipment e.g. Conductive Dissipative Insulating

­micro-chips, integrated circuits and machinery are sensitive to Sikafloor

electrostatic discharges (also known as ESD events). Even when ECF and
ESD
areas and people are equipped to handle such static-sensitive Systems
devices, ­inadvertent contact and damage can occur. Sikafloor®
ESD ­(Electro Static Discharge) and Sikafloor® ECF (Electrically Ω
­Conductive Flooring) Systems, can safeguard your entire process. 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 8 10 9 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014
These systems can be designed to produce a floor tailored to meet 0 1015

your specific needs. Requirement for the resistance to ground according

IEC 61340-5-1 < 10 9 Ω

Resistant Ranges According to IEC 61340-5-1 What Does an ESD Event Do?

An ESD event is an Electro Static Discharge, which is basically a spark

ESD protection
(a micro lightning bolt in effect), which passes from one charged
­conductive surface to another. This incredibly rapid transfer of what
had previously been a static (non-moving) charge can cause fires,
ESD-protection – ESD-protection – ­explosions, create heat, light and even sounds. It is this potentially
personnel is grounded the flooring is used
by a wrist strap to ground the personnel ­unseen, unfelt or unheard ‘micro lightning’ or spark without warning
that must be prevented or controlled.
alternative

resistance to ground resistance of the resistance of the

(electrodes) people / footwear / people / footwear /
Rg <109 Ohm flooring system flooring system
R <35 x 106 Ohm Rg <109 Ohm
body voltage <100V
Example of an EPA: Electrostatic Protected Area IEC ANSI/ESD ASTM F
BetrSichV
BGR 132
61340-5-1 S 20.20-2007 150*
(ZH/200)
16 Sikafloor®-262 AS Thixo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
18

Sikafloor®-262 AS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
17
3 11
Sikafloor®-235 ESD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
12 19 15
6
5 13 Sikafloor®-381 AS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
8
2 Sikafloor®-390 AS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
9
4 10 Sikafloor®-266 ECF CR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
7 14
Sikafloor®-269 ECF CR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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Specification

  1. Groundable wheels 12. Dissipative surfaces No specific conductivity or electrical resistance values mentioned in
  2. Groundable surface 13. Seating with groundable any of the international or national standards in the table shown
  3. Wrist band and foot wear tester feet’sand pads above are mandatory. The values can be adapted to meet the local
  4. Footwear footplate 14. Sikafloor® ESD or ­requirements by the responsible authorities.
  5. Wrist band and grounding cord ECF Conductive Solution
  6. Grounding cord 15. Garments Before applying an ESD or ECF conductive flooring system, Sika always
  7. Ground 16. Shelving with grounded recommends a detailed assessment of at least the following para­
  8. Earth bounding point (EBP) surfaces meters then for the appropriate values to be agreed and a­ ccepted by
  9. Groundable point of trolley 17. Groundable racking all of the parties involved:
10. Toe and heel strap (footwear) 18. EPA sign „„ Limits for the electrical resistance and body voltage generation
11. Ionizer 19. Machine „„ Methods of Measurement
„„ Equipment to make these measurements
„„ Any applicable standards or specifications

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Conductive Flooring Systems

Textured Conductive Coating Smooth Conductive Coating Smooth ESD Screed

Sikafloor®-262 AS N Thixo Sikafloor®-262 AS N Sikafloor®-235 ESD

System Build-up: System Build-up: System Build-up:

Primer: Primer: Primer:
Sikafloor®-156/161 Sikafloor®-156/161 Sikafloor®-156/161
Conductive Layer: Conductive Layer: Conductive Layer:
Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive
Textured conductive coating: Wearing course: Wearing course:
Sikafloor®-262 AS N Thixo Sikafloor®-262 AS N Sikafloor®-235 ESD

A two component, total solids, electrosta­ A two component, total solids, electrosta­ A two component, total solids, electrosta­
tically conductive, coloured, epoxy binder for tically conductive, coloured, epoxy binder for tically conductive, coloured, epoxy binder for
textured coating systems. self-smoothing screed systems. self-smoothing screed systems.

Total layer thickness: 0.6 – 0.8 mm Total layer thickness: approx. 2 mm Total layer thickness: approx. 2 mm
Refurbishment Solutions / Upgrade Smooth Chemical Resistant Conductive Smooth Flexible Chemical Resistant
Screed ­Conductive Screed
Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat Sikafloor®-381 AS Sikafloor®-390 AS

System Build-up: System Build-up: System Build-up:

Primer: Primer: Primer:
Sikafloor®-156/161 Sikafloor®-156/161 Sikafloor®-156/161
Conductive Layer: Conductive Layer: Conductive Layer:
Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive
Wearing course: Wearing course: Wearing course:
Sikafloor®-262 AS N Sikafloor®-381 AS Sikafloor®-390 AS
TopCoat:
Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat

A two component, water dispersed, electro-
statically conductive, coloured, epoxy roller
coat. Especially suitable to improve
Sikafloor®-262 AS N for
ESD-requirements.
A two component, total solids, highly A two component, total solids, highly
­chemical resistant, electrostatically ­chemical resistant, electrostatically
­conductive, coloured, epoxy binder for self- ­conductive, crack-bridging, coloured, epoxy
smoothing screed systems. binder for self-smoothing screed systems.

Total layer thickness: approx. 2 mm Total layer thickness: approx. 2 mm Total layer thickness: approx. 2 mm

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Cleanroom Suitable Conductive Flooring Systems

Smooth Ultra Low VOC Conductive Screed Smooth Low VOC Conductive Screed Smooth ESD Screed

Sikafloor®-269 ECF CR Sikafloor®-266 ECF CR Sikafloor®-235 ESD

For For For

Food Food Food

System Build-up: System Build-up: System Build-up:

Primer: Sikafloor®-144/-161 Primer: Sikafloor®-144/-161 Primer: Sikafloor®-144/-161
Conductive layer: Conductive layer: Conductive layer:
Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive
Wearing course: Wearing course: Wearing course:
Sikafloor®-269 ECF CR Sikafloor®-266 ECF CR Sikafloor®-235 ESD

A two component, total solids, electrostati- A two component, total solids, electrostati­ A two component, total solids, ESD, low
cally conductive, ultra low emission, coloured, cally conductive, low emission, coloured, emission, coloured, epoxy binder for self-
epoxy binder for self-smoothing screed epoxy binder for self-smoothing screed smoothing screed systems.
systems. systems.

Total layer thickness: ca. 2 mm Total layer thickness: ca. 2 mm Total layer thickness: ca. 2 mm
 Packaging and Colour Range

Conductive Wall-Coating Product Packaging Colour Range

Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat Sikafloor®-262 AS Thixo 26 kg units Sikafloor®-262 AS Thixo

2-part, total solids, electrostatically Sikafloor®-262 AS N
conductive, coloured, epoxy binder. Sikafloor®-235 ESD
Sikafloor®-262 AS N 25 kg units Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat
2-part, total solids, electrostatically Sikafloor®-381 AS
conductive,coloured, epoxy binder. Sikafloor®-390 AS
Sikafloor®-235 ESD 25 kg units Sikafloor®-266 ECF CR a and
2-part, ESD, low particle and VOC/AMC Sikafloor®-269 ECF CR
emission, coloured, epoxy resin binder. are available in almost unlimited choice
Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat 6 kg units of colour shades.
2-part, water dispersed, electrostatically
­conductive, coloured, epoxy roller coat. Colour variations may occur due to
Sikafloor®-381 AS 25 kg units ­filling with quartz sand.
System Build-up: 2-part, total solids, highly chemical
Primer: Sikafloor®-2530 W + 5% H20 resistant, electrostatically conductive, Under direct sun light there may
Intermediate Layer: Sikafloor®-2530 W coloured, epoxy binder. be some discolouration and colour
TopCoat: Sikafloor®-390 AS 25 kg units ­variations; however this has no
Sikafloor®-230 ESD TopCoat 2-part, total solids, highly chemical ­influence on the function and
resistant, crack-bridging, electrostatically ­performance of the coating.
A two part, water based, electrostatic conductive, coloured, epoxy binder.
conductive, coloured, epoxy roller coat for Sikafloor®-269 ECF CR 30 kg units Due to the nature of carbon fibres
ESD-requirements. For walls and ceilings 2-part, low particle and ultra low ­providing the conductivity, it is not
with medium mechanical load on concrete, VOC/AMC emission, electrostatically ­possible to achieve exact colour
renders and gypsum. conductive epoxy resin binder. ­matching. With very bright colours
Sikafloor®-266 ECF CR 25 kg units (such as yellow and orange), this effect
Total layer thickness: approx. 0.4 mm 2-part, low particle and VOC/AMC is increased.
emission, electrostatically conductive
epoxy resin binder.

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