2022
Drummondville, QC

Application of a specially formulated floor system for electrostatic energy control (ESD) and chemical resistance in a composite and polymer adhesives production area. 

Project requirements

The work involved the removal of the existing floor covering which no longer met the performance and safety requirements for this type of facility, repairs to the substrate and application of the ESD system.

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Challenges encountered

Speed of execution to minimise production downtime and, consequently, work sequencing (removal of the existing coating, repair of the substrate and application of the final floor coating). 

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Why this product choice

A flooring system that perfectly met the specifications set by the company for this project, notably by combining performance, safety, and aesthetics.

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Project details

Sika Technical Sales Representative

Eric Ouellet:

ouellet.eric@ca.sika.com

Contactor

Scellement Flextech  

Date

February 2022

Duration

2 weeks

Location

Drummondville, QC

Size/Surface

5 000 ft2

Sika products used

Sikafloor®-260 ESD

ELECTROSTATIC CONTROL HIGH BUILD EPOXY COATING
  • Can be applied over new or existing concrete substrates or existing epoxy floors when primed with an isolation layer.
  • Consistent resistance measurements are obtained when testing in accordance with standard methods.
  • Very low body voltage generation values when wearing ESD compliant footwear.
  • Conforms to ANSI S20.20- 2014 Table 2 Product Qualification when tested in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 97.1 and ANSI/ESD STM 97.2 when wearing ESD compliant footwear.
  • Available in a resistance range (2.5 X 104 to 1.0 X 109 ohms) when tested in accordance with ESD TR53 - ANSI/ESD S7.1 or ASTM F-150 (modified: "point-to-ground" only).
  • Maintains electrical conductivity throughout the entire thickness of the system.
  • Does not depend on relative humidity for conductive properties.
  • Tough, smooth, non-porous surface is easy to clean and maintain.
  • Low VOC, low odour formulation suitable for application in occupied facilities.
Sikafloor®-260 ESD