Frequently Asked
Questions About Anti Fatgiue Mats |
1) How does an anti fatigue mat
work?
Ergonomic mats, also called anti fatigue mats are designed to stimulate circulation
in feet, legs and lower back. The anti fatigue mats surface profile forces a
muscular response that stimulates circulation and lessens fatigue as a person
stands or walks on this industrial floor mat surface.
True anti-fatigue mats like the ErgoDeck
Interlocking Rubber Mat or the Diamond
Plate sponge base floor mat are carefully engineered to provide the optimal
balance between compression and resistance. This balance is critical to achieving
the appropriate muscle stimulation in an ergonomic anti fatigue solid or drainage
mat. Like the suspension of a car, the sponge base or rubber compound of these
industrial floor mats, runners and entrance carpets absorb and disperses shock,
while also providing the necessary support for stability and fatigue.
2) Why are Anti fatigue mats important?
Anti Fatigue mats are designed to work with the human body to ease
the tasks that the body performs. For a standing worker, fatigue floor
mats are of critical importance in reducing or eliminating short-term
fatigue and discomfort and long-term negative cumulative effects of
strain and stress injury. In practical terms, these benefits from using interlocking
rubber mats, indoor
entrance mats, switch
board matting, rubber
runners, Commercial Floor Mats, Industrial Rubber Mats, Ergonomic Mats and other Safety Mats lead to real savings through increased productivity and worker moral.
The results include decreases in sick leave, workers compensation claims and
substandard production due to operator inattention caused by fatigue.
3) Are there many types of anti fatigue mats?
There are many types and applications because anti fatigue flooring is designed
to provide optimal foot and leg fatigue solutions for specific industries and
working conditions. Anti fatigue floor mats provide real, effective solutions
to industry specific workplace environments.
Drainage
mats provide comfort and reducing fatigue while keeping workers safe in wet
workplace environments. Drainage mats are available in a modular interlocking
rubber mat and single pieces. Industrial drainage mats allow liquid and debris
to flow down beneath the mat and away from workers feet. Constructed of rubber
or rubber compounds, drainage matting offers comfort as well as good chemical
resistance. Brightly colored beveled edging are available on some products to
provide safe movement on and off the mat.
Solid
Anti Fatigue Mats are commonly used for industrial, commercial
and retail workplaces to reduce fatigue. Interlocking rubber mats,
vinyl mats and gym mats provide excellent support, comfort and fatigue
properties. Rubber floor mats come in single piece and interlocking
mats with optional beveled edging just like the drainage mats. Solid
industrial floor matting comes in variety of shapes, sizes and colors,
such as the popular diamond-plate anti fatigue floor mats that offer
the best comfort. Their sponge base core and diamond pattern rubber
surface provide exceptional comfort as well as slip resistance. Industry
specific WeldSafe industrial
mat is ideal for intense industrial applications such as welding.
Other solid mats and indoor commercial matting available are wood
and tile vinyl mats. These anti fatigue floor
mats provide excellent comfort and a professional woodgrain or tile
surface pattern to blend into your hardwood or tile floors.
Specialty rubber matting in the form of conductive
mats; protect sensitive equipment from power and electrical surges that can
cause damage to expensive equipment. Non-conductive
matting, also called switch board mats insulate and protect workers from
electrical shock.
Entrance
matting, also offer a variety of choices. Indoor
entrance mats usually are indoor
carpet mats that are place in front of counters, stairwells and
inside business entryways can be great Commercial Floor Mat solutions. Entrance outdoor mats, sometimes referred
to as scraper mats, remove dirt and wetness from shoes before entering
the building. Entrance floor mats inside the door take care of absorbing
the remaining dirt or snow from the soles of shoes.
Floor
mat runners protect floors from heavy foot traffic and combats
fatigue. Runner matting and vinyl mat runners are commonly used in
hallways and aisle ways that encounter heavy pedestrian traffic. Runners
are usually mat of 1/8" or 1/4" thick vinyl or rubber available
in standard widths and custom or roll lengths.
4) What is the difference between polyurethane and rubber mats?
In general our polyurethane mats provide appropriate solutions for dry, non-abrasive
to slightly damp or oily environments. Polyurethane mats also have anti-static
properties and reduce fatigue.
Nitrile rubber anti fatigue floor mats have greater heat resistance, anti-abrasion
and anti-slip properties for more demanding industrial conditions, such as our
WeldSafe mat which is an industrial floor mat specifically designed for welding.
Closed-cell rubber mats resist bacteria, making them ideal for critical environments
like medical and food
processing facilities. Nitrile rubber mats are more resistant to acidic conditions,
(pH < 7) and EPDM rubber performs better in caustic, or basic environments
(pH > 7). There are also anti fatigue safety flooring products that come in
an ESD
version for static sensitive manufacturing environments.
5) Does anti-fatigue ergonomic matting prevent trip and slip hazards?
As mentioned above most anti-fatigue mats, Commercial Floor Mats, Industrial Rubber Floor Mats, Safety Mats and interlocking
rubber mats come with beveled edges to prevent tripping and allow for smooth
entry and exist from the mat. Anti-fatigue mats offer various surface textures
such as diamond
plate and Gritworks to
provide addition traction and helps to avoid injuries from slipping and fatigue.
6) Are Anti Fatigue Mats Easy to clean?
All anti fatigue floor mats can be swept, vacuumed or mopped. Rubber flooring
can also be hosed, power washed or steam cleaned. Drainage Mats are also easily washed with a hose. Ergonomic and Antifatigue Mats can be cleaned with a mild soap and water depending on the kinds of fluids coming in contact with the Safety Mats. |
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