CSIRO
Coefficient of Friction – COF
This is the measure of traction provided by the surface
of the mat. It is a
measurement of force that must be exerted before an object
slips.
Therefore, the higher the number, the better the traction.
OSHA recommends
a COF of .5 in dry areas and .25 in wet. CSIRO reports
are available on
request.
Compression Deflection
This is one way of measuring the softness or comfort level of a sponge mat. It measures how much a person’s
foot sinks into the mat– the
higher the reading, the softer the mat. The
results are affected by the thickness of the sponge backing
and the
flexibility of the surface material. We consider .20 -
.5 the ideal range.
The test is ASTM D575.
Customisation
Refers to extra wide, extra long and customer specific
mat configurations.
Most of our entrance and anti-fatigue mats can be customised
to conform to
any size or shape.
Durometer
The measure of hardness/softness of moulded rubber and
moulded PVC mats. As
a general rule, the lower the durometer, the softer the
mat. Most of our
mats range between 45-70 durometer.
We consider 45-65 ideal range for moulded rubber
mats. The test is ASTM D2240.
ESD
This stands for Electro-Static Discharge. When static builds
up on a
person’s body and they touch another object, that
charge is passed onto the
object. This discharge can harm sensitive equipment and
is drained off when
the person steps on or touches a Conductive or Static Dissipative
mat.
Extruded and Moulded PVC
Many PVC mats are injection moulded or extruded. These
durable vinyl mats
provide good anti-fatigue properties and resistance to
chemicals and
industrial greases and oils. (Always request a small sample
of the mat to
test.)
GritWorks!®
This is our line of abrasive-coated, moulded rubber mats.
They are the only
gritted, moulded rubber anti-fatigue mats on the market.
The grit system
provides an exceptionally high level of traction and is
featured on all of
our abrasive coated mats including 24 Seven™ No.
574/No.576.
HACCP - Food Safety Endorsement
A range of GMC matting has been endorsed in accordance
with the Standards
of HACCP Australia Food Safety Accreditation Systems. These
reports are
available on request.
Life Expectancy
The life expectancy of a mat can vary dramatically depending
on a multitude
of factors such as: number of shifts
per day, amount of foot traffic, exposure to oils, caustic
chemicals
or fluids, excessive temperatures, cleaning and maintenance
schedule,
compound, etc.
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Moulded Natural Rubber
Natural rubber is characterized by its flexibility and resilience. It
performs best in dry areas and when exposed to water.
Moulded Nitrile Rubber
This is a resilient rubber compound containing 50% nitrile. It has better
chemical resistance than natural rubber and holds up well to most greases
and oils. (Always request a small sample of the mat to test.)
Natural Rubber Sponge
This is an off-white open-cell natural rubber sponge. It is used as the
underside sponge for SpongeCote® mats having a rubber top surface. It has
quick recovery, remarkable life expectancy and offers incomparable
resilience.
Nitricell® Sponge
This is a black, closed cell sponge compounded of a unique blend of PVC and
rubber. It is used as the underside sponge for SpongeCote® mats having
a
vinyl top surface. Considered by many customers as our softest and most
comfortable sponge, it has exceptional resilience, far exceeding that of
typical PVC sponge bases.
Ohm
A measure of resistance. The higher an ohm reading on a conductive mat, the
more difficult it is for the static electric charge to go through the mat
and out the ground. Therefore, the lower the ohm reading, the more
conductive the material.
Range: Conductive = 1 x 103 ohms to 1 x 106 ohms
Static Dissipative = > 1 x 106 ohms to 1 x 1010 ohms
PVC Sponge
Also referred to as blown vinyl sponge, it is a vinyl (PVC) compound that
is expanded into a sponge with a blowing agent. PVC sponge mats provide
modest comfort and durability at an economical price.
SpongeCote®
Our most popular category of ergonomic mats. Each SpongeCote® mat is
constructed of a durable top surface permanently bonded to a superbly
comfortable, longwearing sponge base. They offer the highest degree of
comfort and longevity for dry work areas.
Tabor Abrasion
This test determines how well the surface of a mat will hold up to heavy
use. The less weight the sample loses, the more durable the product tends
to be.
Tensile Strength
One measure of the tear strength of a material. The higher the psi, the
stronger the mat.
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