Comparison of ESD / anti static tile brands
*see definitions| Comparing ESD Tile Brands | |||||||
| Armstrong VCT |
Forbo SVT |
Staticworx | VPI SVT | 3M 8400 SVT | |||
| Ameriworx SVT | Foundation SVT | EC Rubber | |||||
| Factory Direct Pricing | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Wax-Free Maintenance | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| American Made Options | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N |
| Lifetime Static Control | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 1/8 inch thickness | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Meets California 1350 Indoor Air Quality |
N | N | Y | submitted for testing | Y | Y | N |
| VOC free options | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Fast drying adhesives for immediate use | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Class 0 Options | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | N |
| Plasticizer Free Options | N | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Suitable for Cleanrooms | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Meets ANSI ESD-S20.20 | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Performs Regardless of Footwear | N | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Sheet Flooring Optinos | N | Y | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Plasticizer Free | N | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Solid / Homogeneous | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
Relevant Comparison Definitions
(See expanded glossary of general ESD terms)
SVT: Solid Vinyl tile the properties of the tile are contained throughout the thickness of the tile and the tile is mainly made of vinyl
VCT: low vinyl content, mainly fillers, does not have a carbon matrix, relies on special floor waxes and polishes to retain static control
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