Precision-engineered ESD floor coatings for electronics manufacturing, semiconductor fabs, data centers, and defense facilities. Fully compliant with IEC 61340-5-1 and ANSI S20.20 standards. Installed by Sri Sai Technologies, India's trusted Authorized Applicator of CIPY flooring systems by Pidilite Industries.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. In everyday life, ESD is the familiar "zap" you feel when touching a doorknob after walking across carpet. In an industrial setting — particularly in electronics manufacturing or defense facilities — the consequences can be catastrophic. A single uncontrolled ESD event of as little as 10 to 100 volts can permanently damage or destroy a sensitive microelectronic component, even though the human body cannot sense discharges below approximately 3,000 volts.
ESD flooring is a specially engineered floor coating system designed to control, limit, and safely dissipate electrostatic charges before they can accumulate to dangerous levels. Unlike ordinary industrial epoxy floors, ESD floor systems incorporate conductive carbon or graphite particles within the coating layers, along with a subsurface earthing grid — typically copper foil tape or conductive primer — that routes charges safely to ground. The result is a floor with a carefully calibrated electrical resistance that prevents both rapid static discharge and the slow accumulation of charge that could spark in a hazardous atmosphere.
The science behind ESD flooring is governed by two key international standards: IEC 61340-5-1, which specifies requirements for the protection of electronic devices from ESD phenomena, including the qualification of flooring materials; and ANSI/ESD S20.20, which establishes the requirements for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ESD Control Program. Both standards define acceptable surface resistance ranges, test methodologies, and ongoing monitoring requirements. In India, facilities manufacturing or assembling electronic components for domestic or export markets are increasingly required to demonstrate compliance with these standards as part of customer, OEM, and regulatory audits.
At Sri Sai Technologies, every ESD flooring project begins with a detailed static-risk assessment, followed by system specification, substrate preparation, application of CIPY ESD flooring systems by Pidilite Industries, full post-installation resistance testing, and issue of a commissioning certificate. Our team understands that in environments where a ₹2,000 component can be destroyed by a 100-volt static event, there is no margin for error in floor system design or installation quality.
Sri Sai Technologies installs a comprehensive range of ESD and static-control floor systems using CIPY products from Pidilite Industries, each engineered for specific resistance requirements and application environments.
Surface resistance: <1×10⁶ ohms (typically 10⁴–10⁵ Ω). Ideal for the most sensitive environments — semiconductor cleanrooms, explosive material handling areas, and fuel loading zones. Charges dissipate almost instantaneously. Applied as a 2–3 mm seamless system using CIPY's conductive epoxy formulation over a copper foil earthing grid.
Surface resistance: 1×10⁶ to 1×10⁹ ohms. The most widely specified ESD floor type for electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, and general electronics facilities. Controlled dissipation rate protects against both rapid discharge spikes and slow charge build-up. CIPY's dissipative SL epoxy provides a glass-smooth, seamless finish.
A 2–3 mm self-levelling system incorporating conductive fillers for areas requiring a high-quality aesthetic finish alongside static control. Popular in data centers, server rooms, and high-tech office manufacturing environments where appearance and ESD performance must both be maintained. CIPY ESD SL systems offer excellent flow characteristics and a mirror-smooth surface.
Where flexibility and thermal shock resistance are required alongside ESD control — such as in cold storage electronics facilities or in areas subject to significant temperature cycling — CIPY conductive PU flooring delivers both static control and mechanical resilience. The PU matrix accommodates minor substrate movement without cracking.
For areas subject to heavy forklift traffic, pallet loading, and mechanical impact alongside ESD requirements — such as ESD-controlled warehouses and logistics centers — CIPY ESD screed systems (4–6 mm) provide the mechanical strength of a heavy-duty industrial floor with integrated static dissipation. Includes anti-slip aggregates.
A 150–300 micron ESD topcoat system applied over an existing sound epoxy or concrete substrate. Suitable for retrofitting ESD control into existing facilities at lower cost. CIPY's ESD topcoat incorporates permanent conductive additives — not surface-applied antistatic treatments that wear off with cleaning — ensuring lasting performance.
Understanding the resistance classification of your ESD floor is critical for compliance and protection. The table below summarizes the key categories per IEC 61340-5-1.
| Classification | Surface Resistance | Volume Resistance | Dissipation Time | Typical Application | CIPY System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductive | < 1×10⁶ Ω | < 1×10⁵ Ω·cm | < 0.1 seconds | Explosive areas, Semiconductor fabs | CIPY ESD Conductive Epoxy |
| Static Dissipative | 1×10⁶ – 1×10⁹ Ω | 1×10⁵ – 1×10⁸ Ω·cm | 0.1 – 10 seconds | Electronics mfg, PCB assembly, Data centers | CIPY ESD Dissipative SL |
| Anti-Static | 1×10⁹ – 1×10¹² Ω | 1×10⁸ – 1×10¹¹ Ω·cm | 10 – 100 seconds | General electronic areas, offices | CIPY Anti-Static Epoxy |
| Insulative | > 1×10¹² Ω | > 1×10¹¹ Ω·cm | Does not dissipate | NOT suitable for ESD areas | Standard epoxy (non-ESD) |
Prevents ESD events that can permanently damage microchips, PCBs, semiconductors, and other sensitive components — protecting your production investment and reducing yield losses.
Achieve and demonstrate compliance with international ESD standards required by global OEMs, defense contracts, and export customers. Our full test documentation supports your quality audits.
CIPY ESD epoxy systems create a jointless, non-shedding surface critical for cleanroom environments — eliminating particle traps while maintaining static control.
Unlike temporary antistatic sprays or mats, CIPY ESD floors incorporate conductive elements permanently within the coating matrix — performance that does not wear off or wash out over years of use.
ESD damage to components is often latent — components pass initial testing but fail prematurely in service. Proper ESD flooring dramatically reduces these costly latent failures.
CIPY ESD systems offer excellent resistance to cleaning agents, isopropyl alcohol, and mild chemicals used in electronics manufacturing — maintaining ESD properties even under rigorous cleaning regimes.
In areas where flammable solvents or vapors are present, ESD flooring eliminates the risk of a static spark triggering a fire or explosion — a critical safety requirement in electronics soldering and chemical areas.
Every Sri Sai Technologies ESD floor installation is accompanied by a full resistance test report and commissioning certificate, documenting compliance at handover and providing a baseline for future periodic testing.
ESD floors need not look industrial and dull. CIPY ESD SL systems are available in a range of colors — allowing facilities to implement color-coding by zone while maintaining ESD protection throughout.
CIPY ESD products are developed and tested by Pidilite Industries' world-class R&D infrastructure, ensuring consistent batch quality, technical support, and product availability across India for the entire project lifetime.
Sri Sai Technologies has delivered CIPY ESD flooring systems across a broad range of critical industries where static control is not optional but essential.
PCB assembly lines, SMT production, component testing labs, and electronic assembly areas where even the smallest ESD event can cause component failure or quality escapes.
Wafer fabrication cleanrooms, diffusion areas, photolithography zones, and IC packaging facilities where sub-100V static events can destroy wafers worth lakhs of rupees.
Avionics assembly, missile electronics, radar systems manufacturing, and military electronics repair facilities where ESD damage could compromise mission-critical systems.
Server installation areas, network equipment rooms, UPS rooms, and IT hardware facilities where static discharge from technicians or equipment carts could damage expensive hardware.
Clean manufacturing areas for electronic medical devices, implantable electronics, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments where reliability and regulatory compliance are paramount.
Electronic control rooms, instrumentation areas, and process control facilities within pharmaceutical manufacturing where GAMP-5 compliance and equipment protection converge.
| Property | Conductive System | Dissipative System | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistance | 10⁴ – 10⁶ Ω | 10⁶ – 10⁹ Ω | IEC 61340-4-1 / ASTM F150 |
| Volume Resistance | 10⁴ – 10⁵ Ω·cm | 10⁵ – 10⁸ Ω·cm | IEC 61340-4-1 |
| Body Voltage Generation | < 50 V | < 100 V | IEC 61340-4-5 |
| Charge Decay (to 10% of initial) | < 0.1 s | < 2.0 s | IEC 61340-4-4 |
| Compressive Strength | > 70 N/mm² | > 70 N/mm² | BS EN 13892-1 |
| Tensile Adhesion to Concrete | > 1.5 N/mm² | > 1.5 N/mm² | BS EN 1542 |
| Abrasion Resistance (Taber) | < 50 mg/1000 cycles | < 50 mg/1000 cycles | ASTM D4060 |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 80–90 | 80–90 | ASTM D2240 |
| Temperature Resistance (continuous) | Up to 80°C | Up to 80°C | — |
| System Thickness | 2–6 mm | 2–3 mm | — |
Our certified ESD flooring specialists conduct a thorough site survey, reviewing the facility layout, existing substrate condition, ESD sensitivity classification of equipment, current ESD control measures, and applicable standards. A written ESD floor specification is produced before any work commences.
All existing surface contamination — oil, grease, paint, curing compounds — is removed by diamond grinding or shot-blasting. Any cracks, holes, or surface defects are repaired using CIPY concrete repair products. Moisture content and pull-off strength are measured and documented to ensure substrate suitability.
A copper foil tape grid (typically 1.5–2 m grid spacing) or conductive primer coat is installed to form the earthing network. The grid is connected to the building's earth bonding system at multiple points. Earth continuity is verified with a low-resistance ohmmeter before proceeding. This is the most critical step — earthing quality determines the floor system's effectiveness.
CIPY's conductive epoxy primer is applied by roller to penetrate and key to the prepared concrete substrate. The primer also contributes to the earthing network, ensuring electrical continuity between the copper foil grid and the surface layers above.
One or more intermediate body coats of CIPY ESD epoxy are applied to the required thickness. These layers contain the conductive filler system that establishes the resistance characteristics of the finished floor. Application is by notched squeegee and roller for the SL systems, or trowel for thicker screed systems.
The final CIPY ESD topcoat is applied to the specified finish — smooth, semi-matt, or with light texture aggregate. The system is allowed to cure under controlled conditions. Final cure time before traffic is typically 24–48 hours at 25°C, with full chemical and mechanical properties reached after 7 days.
A comprehensive resistance test programme is carried out per IEC 61340-4-1 and ASTM F150 using calibrated meters. Tests are performed on a grid pattern across the entire floor area. All results are documented in a commissioning report. A test certificate confirming compliance with the specified standard is issued to the client.
As an Authorized Applicator of CIPY flooring systems by Pidilite Industries, Sri Sai Technologies uses only genuine CIPY ESD products — ensuring batch consistency, technical support, and the quality backing of India's largest construction chemicals group.
Conductive epoxy primer that penetrates the substrate and forms the base of the earthing network. Excellent adhesion to concrete, compatible with all CIPY ESD body coats.
High-carbon-content conductive epoxy floor coating delivering <1×10⁶ Ω surface resistance. Available in standard color range. 3–5 mm system thickness.
Self-levelling static-dissipative epoxy system. Provides glass-smooth finish with 10⁶–10⁹ Ω resistance. Ideal for data centers, PCB assembly, and electronics facilities.
Thin-film ESD topcoat for use as a finish coat or retrofit system. Permanently conductive additives ensure long-term ESD performance without degradation from cleaning.
Self-adhesive copper foil earthing tape used to create the subsurface earthing grid. High conductivity, excellent adhesion to primed concrete, and reliable long-term performance.
Conductive polyurethane floor system for areas requiring flexibility and thermal shock resistance alongside ESD control. Suitable for cold rooms and areas subject to temperature cycling.
✅ All CIPY products are manufactured by Pidilite Industries Ltd — India's market leader in construction chemicals — and backed by comprehensive technical data sheets, application guidelines, and site support from Pidilite's technical team.
Learn More About CIPY SystemsOur commitment to ESD compliance does not end at installation. Sri Sai Technologies provides a complete ESD floor testing program that includes both commissioning tests and recommendations for ongoing periodic monitoring. All testing is conducted using calibrated instruments traceable to national standards.
ESD flooring (Electrostatic Discharge flooring) is a specially engineered floor system that controls static electricity by providing a controlled electrical path to ground. It contains conductive elements within the coating that prevent static charges from building up to dangerous levels, protecting both sensitive electronics and personnel. The floor is connected to earth via a copper foil grid, safely dissipating any accumulated charge.
Conductive ESD flooring has a surface resistance of less than 1×10⁶ ohms and dissipates charges very rapidly — within milliseconds. Static-dissipative flooring has a resistance of 1×10⁶ to 1×10⁹ ohms, providing a controlled, slower discharge. Dissipative floors protect sensitive components from the sudden voltage spikes that can occur with conductive floors, making them more suitable for most electronics manufacturing environments.
The primary standards are IEC 61340-5-1 (protection of electronic devices from ESD) and ANSI/ESD S20.20 (ESD Control Program requirements). Test methods are covered by IEC 61340-4-1 and ASTM F150. Semiconductor facilities may also reference SEMI S2. Sri Sai Technologies designs installations to all applicable standards and provides full test documentation for compliance audits.
Yes, earthing is absolutely mandatory for ESD flooring to function. The floor system must be connected to a verified earth point for charges to be safely dissipated. An ESD floor without a proper earth connection has no static-control performance. Our installation process includes a full earthing grid design and verification of earth continuity at commissioning.
CIPY ESD epoxy flooring systems typically have a service life of 10–15 years with correct installation and appropriate maintenance. The conductive properties are permanent — embedded in the coating matrix, not applied as a surface treatment. Regular resistance testing (every 6–12 months) and use of ESD-safe cleaning agents are the keys to maintaining long-term performance.
Yes, existing sound epoxy or concrete floors can be converted to ESD floors using CIPY's ESD topcoat system — a thin-film (150–300 µm) permanently conductive coating applied over the existing surface, along with installation of the earthing grid. This is a cost-effective retrofit option, although for best results and longevity a full system replacement may be recommended depending on substrate condition.
Post-installation testing uses calibrated surface resistance meters with 5 kg probe electrodes per IEC 61340-4-1 and ASTM F150. Tests are performed at a grid of measurement points across the floor area. Resistance to ground is also measured at all earthing connection points. Sri Sai Technologies provides a full test report with floor plan showing all measurement locations and values, plus a commissioning certificate.
ESD flooring is essential in: electronics and PCB manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, data centers and server rooms, defense and aerospace electronics facilities, medical device manufacturing, avionics workshops, telecommunications equipment manufacturing, automotive electronics, and any facility where flammable vapors or sensitive electronic components are present.
Yes. CIPY ESD SL epoxy systems are available in seamless, non-porous formulations that meet cleanroom requirements. The smooth, jointless surface eliminates particle traps while maintaining the necessary static-control properties, making them ideal for ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors.
ESD flooring cost varies based on system type (conductive vs. dissipative), floor area, substrate condition, and project location. Indicative prices range from ₹300–₹500 per sq. ft. for topcoat systems to ₹600–₹800 per sq. ft. for full SL systems. Contact Sri Sai Technologies for a free site assessment and detailed project-specific quotation.
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