Static electricity is created when two objects touch or slide against each other, then separate, resulting in the transfer o electrons. Feet or furniture contacting and leaving the floor is a common cause in the Workplace. The resulting imbalance of electrons is called an electro static charge which remains latent on an object until it can discharge to another object of opposite polarity – creating an ESD event.

An ESD event, often too small to be detected by a human, can damage or even destroy sensitive electronic components. ESD damage can be categorised in two ways: (i) a catastrophic failure resulting in the immediate destruction of an item; or (ii) a latent defect resulting in a reduced life-expectancy of an item. Both types of damage can have serious financial impacts through increased quality-control failure rates for catastrophic events, and consumer product warranty claims for latent defects.

Work Matta™ ESD can be used 1) as an anti-static area that will not allow static electricity to be generated at potentially hazardous levels 2) by removing the charge from a conductive object placed on the surface.
For Work Matta™ ESD to be effective, it must be connected to the building's ground/earth circuit.
Work Matta™ ESD can be used with other non ESD Work Matta products. The Arrow Lock lug system is common across all Work Matta™ Comfort, Grit and ESD tiles, and are all interchangeable.

Submit your quote enquiry through our contact page, or quote estimate page with your request details and one of our Work Matta™ experts will be in touch.