A Simple Guide to Choosing Anti Fatigue Mats945745
Anti-Fatigue matting is a term used for any kind of matting that provides you comfort when standing on the mat. This type of matting is important in applications where you might be standing for long periods of time operating machinery, serving customers or just general activities. Another major advantage when utilizing Anti fatigue matting is the insulation from cold floors which can otherwise have a detrimental effect on the feet and legs.
There are numerous various kinds of mats in this category but generally they come in either ready produced mats or in lengthy rolls which are cut to a custom length.The most popular kind of material utilized is of course rubber - though Foam Vinyl and PVC are other well-liked materials used.
To figure out the kind of Anti Fatigue mat you require firstly you need to identify the atmosphere you will be in. Is it going to be wet, dusty, fragments of something getting on the mat, is there oil and grease present and so on.
In circumstances where there are liquids, dust, shavings or fragments etc present it would be preferable to have a mat with holes in it to permit the slip hazard to pass through the mat. If there is grease and oil around it is recommended to use a Nitrile rubber mat rather than just a common objective rubber. If you are in a relatively clean environment then a "solid surfaced mat" or mat that has no holes in it would be appropriate.
The surface pattern on Anti fatigue mats can differ dramatically from large raised bubbles to a completely smooth surface however 1 thing generally remains constant - Anti Fatigue mats by their very nature require to compress to be efficient and consequently are relatively thick. This thickness or "mat height" can sometimes add a trip hazard so many pre-made mats will have rolled or ramped edges around the whole perimeter.
1 of the main factors in creating your decision concerning which style would be most appropriate would be the people standing on the mat - are there going to be shoes with heels, if so, then raised bubbles might not be suitable. Are there going to be trolleys or carts moving over the mat, then a mat with a wide tapered edge will be the answer. Will there be a slip hazard due to dust, shavings or moisture, then a mat with holes or deep recesses will be the way to go.
