How do switchboard mats work?

Switchboard matting works by preventing the worker from being grounded, therefore eliminating the possibility of electrical shock. The mats quickly draw the static off workers before they touch susceptible equipment.

What is a switchboard mat?

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.

What is electrical safety matting?

What is an Electrical Safety Mat? It is an electrically insulated rubber mat designed to protect you and those working with you from electrical shocks. It will not only protect you from live electrical equipment but from any faulty electrical equipment you work with.

Is standard for rubber mat?

Indian Standard specification for Insulating mats for electrical purposes IS 15652: 2006 –(superseding IS 5424:1969) has been published. The objective of this standard is to take care of the technological advances and developing consumer needs in the field of insulating mats for electrical purposes.

Why are switchboard mats used in electrical work?

Switchboard matting is designed to protect people from high voltage. Vinyl switchboard mats will insulate workers from the dangers of electrical equipment. Electrical contractors are required to use high voltage matting.

What’s the maximum voltage for electrical switchboad matting?

Conforms to ANSI/ASTM D178-93, TYPE I, CLASS 2. Maximum recommended use voltage is 17,000 volts. Conforms to OSHA regulations for use near electrical machinery such as fuse boxes, control panels and other heavy electrical equipment.

What are yellow safety borders on switchboard mats?

Mats with yellow safety borders will stimulate awareness, redu ce accidents and cordon off restricted areas if needed. A specialty compounded non-conductive corrugated matting designed to help prevent electric shock around high voltage electrical equipment, such as fuse boxes, and co ntrol panels.

How big is a Grainger switchboard mat?

Mat Thickness 1/8 in(2) 3/16 in(1) 1/4 in(19) 1/2 in(1) Mat Color Black(16) Black with Yellow Border(5) Blue(1) Gray(1) Standards D412 B(1)