SelecTech, Inc., a manufacturer of flooring products, recently completed installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring at UTC Aerospace's Phoenix, AZ, facility.
"UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products," said a company spokesperson. The company designs, manufactures and services systems and components and provides integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms. UTC Aerospace is also a major supplier to international space programs.
"When customers select our ESD flooring, it is first and foremost to minimize the static electricity to lessen the chance of static discharges that could damage sensitive components or impact data stored on electronic devices," said Thomas Ricciardelli, President of SelecTech, Inc. "While this is an important factor for all our customers, the stakes are a little higher for a company that makes products for national defense and the space program."
"The walking voltage test measures the amount of static electricity generated by somebody walking across a floor. A reading of 100 or less is considered acceptable. SelecTech ESD flooring typically scores under 10.
"The ESD component was a large part of why UTC Aerospace chose the flooring, but we had some other issues like moisture on the concrete slab where the floor was to be installed and unique moving equipment that put stress on the floor," said Ricciardelli. "We resolved all those issues and have provided UTC a floor that not only minimizes the impact of static electricity, but is ergonomically more comfortable and will be easy to maintain in years to come," said the spokesperson.
The total installation at UTC Aerospace will provide more than 100,000 feet of SelecTech's StaticStop flooring.
All SelecTech's ESD flooring products employ an interlocking technology that reduces installation times, completely bypassing the need for adhesives and floor preparation to install or replace flooring. Because machinery does not have to be completely moved or removed for installation, downtime for businesses can be minimized or even eliminated altogether.
In addition to being made largely from recycled materials, SelecTech's products are 100 percent recyclable. These materials create a static-controlled environment that is suited for industries that utilize electronics and sensitive data like electronics manufacturing, communications, aerospace, biotech, healthcare industries and other high-tech industries.
For more information contact:
SelecTech, Inc.
33 Wales Avenue, Suite F
Avon, MA 02322-1012
508-583-3200
www.selectechinc.com.