While working near the electrical
equipment the operators get the ultimate safety from the electrical shock as
the electrical insulating mats protect them from fatal injuries.
These mats are manufactured according to
the IEC 61111: 2009 as a good
standard set which is set by the International Electro-technical Commission.
The insulating mats range from 2mm to 4mm
in thickness with an anti-skid textured surface on the top surface so that it
avoids slippage.
These mats are usually moisture and water-resistant and allow long functional life. These high voltage insulating mats are
resistant to chemicals like acids and alkalis.
They are always fire resistant and are usually available along with the manufacturer’s test certificate.
The electrical insulation mats are also
provided which have a fine ribbed design and generally comes along with 3mm to
5mm in thickness which is a little more than the insulation mats.
These mats are always customized depending
upon the working voltage and other options including specific gravity, hardness
and many more.
The voltage of the insulation
mats do not usually exceed below 650 Volts and that is why they are usually
preferred by most of the people from all across the world.
How rubber is useful in the insulating mats?
Rubber is one
of the most durable, shock-absorbent and slip-resistant and that is why they
are used in the insulating mats.
We find that
the insulating mats are made with the help of the blending of the natural and
the synthetic rubber which gives them high tensile strength and flexibility.
The rubber is
free from any kinds of insertions or abrasions as the rubber mats are made from
the special compound of the natural rubber.
The
incorporation of the rubber also makes these mats have an operating temperature
from 0 degree Celsius to 55 degree Celsius.
If someone
places the electrical rubber mats
anywhere near the electrical equipment anywhere near the HT or the LT control
panels or switchboard matting, it will protect them from the fatal injuries and
the currents.
Some of the
features which prove that these mats are strong are as follows:
·
They
are long-lasting.
·
They
are usually qualitative.
·
The
rubber incorporated in them gives them excellent flexibility and high
durability.
·
These
mats are usually available in a checkered and fluted design with a standard size
of 1M X 2M.
What are some of the applications of the electrical rubber mats?
These rubber mats act as a
protective gear for the electricians, engineers and the workers working in
large industries.
These mats are highly
economical and they are absolutely user-friendly.
These mats have very high
mechanical properties and that is why they are also used for LPG loading and
unloading purposes.
More applications of these rubber mats are:
·
These mats are used
near HT or LT control panels.
·
These mats are used
in front of the switchboards.
·
These mats are used
near various electrical substations and around bus bars.
·
These mats are used
in the transformers and generators.
·
These mats are
utilized in the lift rooms.
The rubber insulating
mattings which are designed according to the ASTM-D-178 standard are considered
to be highly resistant to electricity.
They are usually non
conductive in nature and are meant to protect the people from fatal injuries
and deadly shocks which are caused by the high voltage equipment.
These mats have the thickness of 3.2mm to 12.7mm as it depends upon the smooth lower surface.
These mats also have
anti-skid textured surface on the top so that it avoids slippage and they are
relatively moisture proof which guarantees a long functional life.
They contain are also
good resistors of flame and ozone and has the capacity to work under the
extreme temperature.
Many people from all
across the world look out for these mats as they provide maximum resistance to
oil and other chemicals.
