Non-Conductive (Switchboard) Mats insulate workers, protecting them from deadly shocks generated by high voltage equipment. Conductive mats are designed to protect sensitive equipment by quickly drawing the static off workers before they touch susceptible chemicals or apparatus. We offer both Electrically Conductive and Static Dissipative mats. The difference between the two is that conductive mats disperse the static electricity quicker than static dissipative and thus should be used around the most sensitive equipment.
Most commonly called Switchboard matting, our non-conductive mats insulate workers, protecting them from deadly shocks generated by high voltage equipment. These mats are tested and proven to have a high Dielectric strength. However, the maximum recommended voltage exposure is much less to provide a large margin of safety. This is important since the switchboard mats are true safety mats, designed to save employees lives. We offer products that meet: ASTM D178-01 and Military 15562F specifications.
Static Dissipative Mats and Conductive Mats are designed to protect sensitive equipment, such as computers and explosive chemicals, by quickly drawing the static electricity off workers before they touch such items. Humans quickly generate static electricity by walking, shifting their position or even rolling on a chair. Even the slightest touch can pass electricity onto sensitive equipment, which can destroy processors or cause flammable chemicals to ignite. In order to prevent such problems, we provide both Electrically Conductive and Static Dissipative mats. Conductive mats can disperse static electricity quicker than can static dissipative mats. Thus, conductive mats should be used near extra sensitive equipment. All conductive matting and dissipative matting needs to be grounded to function properly. For this, we provide ground cords, heel grounders and wrist straps.
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