Electrically insulating mats

What are electrical insulating matting runners and how do they work? Material, construction and key properties

The effectiveness of electrical insulating matting runners results from the use of insulating rubber with appropriate dielectric properties. This means the ability to resist the flow of electric current at high voltage values. At 4safety, electrical insulating matting runners are available that correspond to different insulation classes – including class 2 and class 4, intended for work in environments with varying levels of hazard. 

Class E4 electrical insulating matting runners provide protection at operating voltages up to 36 kV, a test voltage of 40 kV and dielectric strength reaching 50 kV. Thanks to this, they are a solution for industrial and power engineering applications.

An important element of the construction is thickness and format. The electrical insulating matting runners available at 4safety have a thickness of 6.5 mm and are offered both as rolls measuring 100 cm × 10 m and as H30 and H33 mats measuring 91 cm × 150 cm. The roll format makes it possible to protect work zones in front of switchboards, control cabinets or automation panels without using separate components. This improves workstation ergonomics and allows continuous protection to be maintained along the length of the process line.

User safety is also affected by the mechanical properties of the surface. Grooves increase the grip of work footwear, reducing the risk of accidental slipping during servicing or operational activities. 

Electrical insulating matting runners at 4safety comply with technical standards. They meet the requirements of IEC 61111:2009 and DIN EN 60243-1. This guarantees insulating properties and quality of workmanship. For OHS services, installation designers and people responsible for employee safety, this is an important argument. Only certified electrical insulating matting runners guarantee the possibility of use in environments at risk of electric shock.

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Where are electrical insulating matting runners used? Industries, workplaces and specific hazard scenarios

Electrical insulating matting runners are most often used in places such as: 

• production and industrial lines, 
• assembly stations, 
• in front of low- and medium-voltage switchboards, 
• in front of control cabinets, 
• in front of industrial automation panels, 
• in front of transformers or generator sets. 

The presence of electrical insulating matting runners is particularly important during maintenance, diagnostic and servicing work carried out near live components or during live working in accordance with applicable safety procedures. Therefore, make sure they eliminate the hazard to your employees or to you when needed.

Electrical insulating matting runners are standard equipment in: 

• manufacturing plants, 
• assembly halls, 
• steelworks, 
• metallurgical plants,
• power plants, 
• transformer stations, 
• companies in the chemical and petrochemical sector. 

They are also found in research laboratories, test centers, CNC machine service facilities and warehouses equipped with extensive power engineering infrastructure. In each of these locations, a correctly selected insulation class affects the level of employee safety and the workstation’s compliance with OHS requirements.

An important issue is selecting the insulation class to match the parameters of the electrical installation. Class E2 runners are suitable for typical switchboards and low-voltage installations. Class E4 solutions, in turn, are intended for demanding environments associated with medium-voltage equipment and power engineering infrastructure operating at voltages up to 36 kV. An incorrectly selected runner will not provide protection. Therefore, the support of 4safety advisors will help you complete a solution corresponding to the actual working conditions and applicable safety requirements.

Remember! Electrical insulating matting runners are intended for use in dry working environments. In places exposed to constant contact with water, moisture or other liquids, it is necessary to use additional protective measures or specialist products intended for such operating conditions. The 4safety offer also includes industrial mats dedicated to wet environments, making it possible to tailor the solution to the specifics of the workstation.