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Sticky Mats, also known as ESD table mats, anti-static floor mats, or ESD rubber mats, are essential tools in electrostatic discharge (ESD) control systems. These mats play a key role in protecting sensitive electronic components by preventing static charge buildup in the workplace.

Sticky mats are widely used across industries like semiconductor manufacturing, electronics assembly, cleanrooms, and laboratories, where electrostatic protection is critical.


Key Features of Sticky Mats

Sticky mats are typically made from conductive synthetic rubber, anti-static vinyl, and dissipative polymer compounds, giving them a robust structure and long service life. A standard ESD mat usually has a 2mm double-layer composite design, consisting of:

  • 0.5mm dissipative top layer (surface resistance: 10⁷–10⁹ Ω)

  • 1.5mm conductive bottom layer (resistance ≤ 10⁶ Ω)

Core Advantages:

  • ✔️ Excellent acid, alkali, and chemical flux resistance

  • ✔️ Durable, wear-resistant, and easy to clean

  • ✔️ Soft and flexible under any temperature conditions

  • ✔️ Does not warp or curl on desktops or floors

  • ✔️ Free from hazardous substances (RoHS compliant)


Working Principle of an ESD Sticky Mat

Sticky mats are designed to neutralize static charges from human bodies, tools, and surrounding surfaces. The green-and-black double-layer mat acts as a discharge path to safely ground electrostatic buildup.

How It Works:

ComponentFunction
Top Layer (Green)Stores and dissipates static electricity (10⁷–10⁹ Ω)
Bottom Layer (Black)Conductive material discharges electricity (≤10⁶ Ω)
Grounding WireOne end connected to the mat, the other to earth ground

This setup ensures equal potential across the work area, reducing the risk of electrostatic discharge that can damage sensitive devices like ICs, PCBs, processors, or optical sensors.


Industry Applications of Sticky Mats

Sticky mats are an essential ESD control solution in various sectors, including:

  • Electronics manufacturing lines

  • Semiconductor assembly workshops

  • PCB production & inspection areas

  • Cleanrooms and static-sensitive packaging areas

  • Aerospace component assembly

  • Medical device manufacturing labs

  • Industrial automation environments

They are typically installed on:

  • Workbenches and assembly tables

  • Conveyor lines and material trolleys

  • Laboratory counters

  • Cleanroom floors or access zones


Types of Sticky Mats

Sticky mats come in a range of formats and configurations to suit different operational needs:

1. ESD Table Mat (Bench Mat)

  • Used on work surfaces and assembly lines

  • Provides anti-static protection for hands-on operations

2. ESD Floor Mat

  • Installed in walkways, operator zones, and around equipment

  • Removes static from personnel walking or standing

3. Cleanroom Sticky Mat (Peel-Off Layered)

  • Disposable layered mats placed at entrances

  • Captures dust and particles from footwear/wheels

  • Often used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and semiconductor cleanrooms


Best Practices for Using Sticky Mats

To maximize performance and extend lifespan:

  • Regularly clean the mat surface to remove debris or dust buildup

  • Avoid direct sunlight exposure to prevent aging or surface hardening

  • Install grounding wires properly and check resistance regularly

  • Use anti-static approved cleaners—avoid harsh solvents

  • Don’t place heavy, sharp-edged tools directly on the mat to avoid damage


Why Choose LEENOL Sticky Mats?

At LEENOL, we manufacture and supply a full range of high-quality ESD control products, including:

  • Anti-static sticky mats

  • ESD gloves, garments, shoes

  • Ionizers and grounding systems

  • Cleanroom supplies

Our sticky mats are customizable in size, thickness, and color, with strict quality control to ensure RoHS compliance and stable resistance performance. We also offer after-sales technical support, including grounding guidance and maintenance tips.

Interested in our Sticky Mats or other ESD protection solutions?
Contact us today at sales@leenol.com or visit our product page for more details.

Sticky Mat (floor mat), also known as Sticky Mat and anti-static radio mat. The Sticky Mat has long service time, has good anti acid, anti alkali and anti chemical flux characteristics, and is wear-resistant and easy to clean. This paper will introduce the characteristics and working principle of Sticky Mat.

 

The following is a list of contents:

  • Characteristics of Sticky Mat

  • Working principle of Sticky Mat

 

Characteristics of Sticky Mat

The Sticky Mat is mainly made of anti-static (conductive) materials and dissipative static materials, synthetic rubber, etc. The surface layer is about 0.5mm thick dissipative electrostatic layer, and the bottom layer is about 1.5mm thick conductive layer. It is usually 2mm double-layer composite structure.


The table mat has long service life, good acid, alkali and chemical flux resistance, wear resistance and easy cleaning The conductive floor mat is made of high-quality conductive materials, synthetic rubber, etc.


The Sticky Mat releases the static electricity of the human body, so that the ESD tweezers, tools, appliances and instruments on the human body and the table can reach a uniform potential, so that the electrostatic sensitive devices are not disturbed by the phenomenon of electrostatic discharge, so as to achieve the effect of electrostatic protection and avoid damage to the devices. This product does not contain harmful substances such as s, Hg, NH3 +, Pb, etc. Soft, strong resilience and toughness. Whether the product is used in the cold north or in the warm south, it can maintain its softness and flatness. When it is paved on the ground, the table top is very flat and will not be warped.


The Sticky Mat is mainly used in the production workshop and advanced laboratory of microelectronic industry such as electronic semiconductor devices, electronic computers, electronic communication equipment and integrated circuits. It is mainly used for paving desktop, assembly line worktable, shelf and making floor mats, and is suitable for the needs of different conditions and environments.

 

Working principle of Sticky Mat

The Sticky Mat is green on the top and black on the bottom, with a double-layer composite structure. The middle mesh structure is adopted, which has the advantages of good electrostatic discharge effect and fast discharge. It is made of anti-static materials and dissipative static materials, synthetic rubber, etc. Its main working principle is:

1. The green side is for storage and absorption of static electricity around the desktop, with a resistance of 1E7 ~ 1e9 Ω cm;

2. The black bottom is a conductor with resistivity ≤ 1e6 Ω cm. Because it is a conductor, it can quickly discharge the absorbed static electricity;

3. One end of the grounding wire is connected to the Sticky Mat, and the other end is connected to the earth. Therefore, static electricity is smoothly discharged to the earth through the grounding wire. In this way, the static electricity around the desktop can be discharged through this principle.

 

LEENOL produces a variety of Sticky Mat. You can learn more about our Sticky Mat on our product page. We provide high-quality after-sales service to ensure that you can consult the use method or put forward suggestions on our products after purchasing the products. If you are interested in sticky mat, ESD clothes or ESD gloves, please contact us:sales@leenol.com

 


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