Safety Starts With Awareness, Awareness Starts With You
Electrical insulating mats are used for protection
and covering the floor below the control panels. These electrical insulating mats
are mainly used for the safety of workers while installing and operating
electrical equipment because of the possibility of leakage of current.
The
Manufacturing Process Of Electrical Insulating Mats
Insulating mats are manufactured using – elastomer
that containing, latex, rubber, and elastomeric compounds that might be
natural, synthetic or mixture of both all along with anti-skid aberrations on
the top to avoid slippage and a smooth lower surface. It is available in 2mm,
2.5mm & 3.0mm thickness depending upon the working voltage.
Did You Know?
Roughly half (48.9%) of home electrical failure fires involved
electrical distribution or lighting equipment in 2011-2018
The
Application Area Of Electrical Insulating Mats
·
Near HT/LT Control Panels
·
Electrical Substations
·
In front of Switchboards
·
Around Buss Bars
·
Transformers, Generator
& Lift Rooms
·
Outdoor/Indoor On-site use
on Live equipment
Simple Tips For
Electrical Safety (National Fire Protection Association)
Avoid
Overloading Outlets
Plug the only high-wattage appliance into
each receptacle.
Follow
Wattage Recommendations
Only use bulbs that match a lamp’s wattage.
Turn
Off The Power
Always turn off appliances and devices when
you leave the room. Many electrical fires are started by overheating outlets or
wires.
Keep
Away From Water
Electrocution is a risk when an electrical
device gets wet. It keeps all the electrical devices away from water.
Call
An Electrician
For any electrical work you do around the
house, if any electrical outlet feels hot, you hear crackling noises, or you
notice frayed or split wiring.
Insulated rubber mats are highly recommended
for the safety of the workmen against electrical hazards. Electrical rubber mats
are highly economical and suitable for general use as the material is used as
insulating rubber mats which are made out of natural rubber having good
electrical resistance and mechanical properties.
Comprehensive
Features of Electrical Insulating Mats
·
In compliance with IS
15652:2006
·
Fire resistant
·
Withstand heavily loaded of
breaker trolley
·
Resistant to acids, transformer
oil, and alkalis
·
Easy to paste and install
·
High tensile strength
·
Water & moisture proof
·
Compatible with Ac and DC
electrical installations
·
Excellent expansion
properties
·
No use of metallic products
The Summary Of
Characteristics & Values Of Electrical Insulating Mats
Material
Composition:
Combination of rubber & synthetic polymers
Tensile
Strength (T.S.):
15N/mm2 (min.)
Elongation
at Break (E.B.):
250% (min.)
Leakage
Current: 10mA
(max.)
Flame
Retardance:
Extinguishes within 5 secs (max.)
Insulating
Resistance with Water when tested at 500V: 1,00,000 MW (min.)
Acid,
Alkali & Oil Resistance: T.S. & E.B. not less than 80% of the original value
Working Temperature: -10°C to 55°C
Do
You Think Insulating Mats Can Be Categorized?
Though there are different types of
electrical insulating mats are available in the market but typically there are
six types of standard & specialized electrical insulating mats are
available with both Indian Standard & International Standard.
As
Per Indian Standard:
î
Insulating Mats (IS
15652:2006)
î
ISI Marked Insulating Mats
(IS 15652:2006)
î
Electrical Rubber Mats (IS
5424:1969)
As
Per International Standard:
î
Insulation Mats
(IEC 61111:2009)
î
Insulation Matting
(ASTM-D-178)
î
Insulating Matting (AS/NZS –
2978:1995)
