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YARN CONSTRUCTION | StaticSmart ESD Carpet Tile

Yarn construction refers to how fibers are combined in the manufacturing process before they are embedded into a backing materail and tufted into carpet. A carpet's color, texture, pile retention, soil resistance, durability and overall aesthetic can be affected by yarn construction techniques. In static control carpet, yarn construction also plays a large part in how a capet performs electrically.

There are many "static control" commercial carpets on the market that utilize a topical treatment "Anti-Static" spray to reduce electrostatic charge buildup. Additionally, these "low KV" computer-grade commercial carpets are typically manufactured with an antistatic bi-component insulated inside the yarn, which lacks contact points, resulting in compromised performance.

With StaticSmart ESD Carpet, the FiberLink™ conductive fibers are woven into each and every yarn bundle, creating multiple contact points per square inch. These contact points provide a fast path to ground, to quickly and effectively remove static charges. (see diagram below)

What about Anti-Static Sprays for Commercial Carpet - Are they worth it?

Using a topical anti-stat solution can be very effective at reducing the level of static electricity that tribo electric charging generates on an object, but it doesn't equal engineered static control carpet yarn. For example, applying an anti-stat to a carpet will reduce the amount of static electricity that a person generates when they walk on it, which in turn eliminates the painful static shock the person gets when they touch a doorknob. However applying an anti-stat does not eliminate the generation of static charge. It only reduces it. Therefore applying an anti-stat to a walking surface as a means of grounding does not work. Furthermore, the ability to reduce generation of static charges can be influenced by humidity and easily degraded when exposed to common cleaning agents that are found in most manufacturing facilities.

Anti-static sprays can be effective, and certainly are a cheap solution to minor inconvenience type static problems. However, for industries that cannot afford the potential loss of data, component failure or network downtime, we do not recommend these types of anti-static treatments. The only viable solution is a flooring product that provides permanent static protection, regardless of humidity or reliance on anti-static spray treatmens. The only true anti-static carpet solution is StaticSmart ESD Carpet tile.

StaticSmart ESD Carpet Tile: Proven, Permanent and Reliable Static Control Flooring

Our fibrelink construction method uses premium solution dyed nylon strands with a conductive microfilament that provides maximum electrical performance while retaining its aesthetic appeal and desired durability. Combined with the industry leading Ecoworx backing system, StaticSmart ESD Carpet Tile provides comfortable, attractive, durable and permanent electrostatic protection regardless of humidity or temperature.

StaticSmart Carpet/Tile

• Many colors to choose from
• Over-engineered to withstand punishment
• Permanent ESD performance
• Resists pile crush in higher traffic areas
• Excellent sound absorption
• Meets ANSI/ESD S20.20

Contact us today to learn more about our exciting line of StaticSmart ESD Carpet products.

Got Static? Get Smart.

Call 978.276.0820 or email info@julieindustries.com for more information or samples.