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Electrical Safety Matting

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Electrical Rubber Matting provide electrical protection for individual and collective protection for workers involved on electrical installations for voltages of 3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, 15kV, 20kV and 33kV – generally used in conjunction with additional PPE such as insulating gloves for worker safety. High quality insulating mats with excellent electrical insulation and mechanical properties to resist impact, tears or punctures when protecting workers on LV MV HV switchgear and power systems. Used when operating switchboards, live LV-HV switchgear, substations, transformers and electrical workstations, insulating rubber matting protects workers against electrical shock by absorbing the power that can result from a short circuit or other electrical leak. The full range of electrical rubber matting from CATU is thoroughly tested to guarantee compliance with all relevant standards. The mats are manufactured using the finest rubber compounds. The quality of these mats is absolutely integral i...

Van Floor Matting

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Vans are automobiles that are used for transporting groups of people or for transporting goods. Vans are generally box shaped vehicles, with different manufacturers adding their own design or style element to make it look distinct from other vans. Vans are generally larger than cars, but smaller than trucks. They differ from cars in two main respects - total height and ground clearance. Vans are usually taller and higher off the ground than most cars. Vans come in various sizes and range from small ones like the minivan to really large plush vans like the popular Mercedes Benz vans. Whether large or small, their interiors need protection. Like cars, vans also have carpeted interior floors. Van Floor Mats are used over these carpet inlays to protect the carpet from damage and dirt. The use of van floor mats helps shield the van from everyday wear-and-tear. As vans are generally used for groups or people, the possibilities of stains and spills inside the van increases manifold. So the c...

What are the Different Types of Horse Rugs?

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Many children, both boys and girls, dream of having a horse. These gracious and beautiful animals attract young and old people. No matter whether you own a horse or just consider getting one, you need to learn a lot about how to take care of them. Feeding, watering and grooming are very important and horse owners are educated how to do them, but there other significant things they need to know. For example, the stall should be regularly cleaned and maintained in good condition. One way to make this easier is to use horse mats. Horse Mats are place on the floor of the stall, so the horse can stand on them sturdily and comfortably. In case a horse is giving birth, the mats provide a cushioning surface for the foals and more comfortable place to fall over. In addition, such mats can be placed on the walls and doors of the stall. This will prevent accidental injuries of the horse because the mats provide shock absorption. Even if the horse runs into the wall, the hit will be much softer. H...

What is wet area matting?

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Wet Area Matting refers to all kinds of mats which are placed at different areas to soak up the water to and any kind of liquid to avoid slipping. These Mats consist of holes which allow the water to filter out to avoid slipping to prevent accidents. The water is easily drained away. These mats are extremely soft and comfortable for bare feet. How are these mats anti-fatigue? These mats are actually anti fatigue and installed at places which require a long period of standing, e.g. near swimming pools. Standing for a longer period causes the leg muscles to stretch and flow of blood is reduced which causes pain in the legs. These mats are placed at these places as these allow the leg muscles to relax and increase the flow of blood to provide peace to the standing person. How are these mats made? These mats are made of rubber mixed with nitrile foam of closed cell composition. These mats give extra stability and grip to the floor. Durable and anti-fatigue mats. These mats are manufacture...

Playground Flooring

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Playground Flooring construction and design is extremely important when undertaking this type of installation. There are many different aspects to constructing a playground floor such as; what type of material, and is there adequate access facilities. In America playground surfaces should be firm enough to meet the requirements of the ADA (American's with Disabilities Act) this means it must allow easy mobility for children in wheelchairs. Playground surfaces should be soft enough to cushion falls, and this means choosing the right material. There are several types of material used in the construction of playground surfaces and some of these will include: o    Rubber mulch o    Artificial grass o    Asphalt o    Concrete o    Wood chips o    Sand & gravel etc o    Engineered wood fiber o    Poured Foam & foam tiles Rubber mulch usually consists of pieces of rubber from tires that have been ground up ...

Rubber mats

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As a versatile floor covering that performs where you need it to, Rubber Mats are hard to beat. Not only do they do a great job of protecting the floor, they also protect people from slipping and falling when a floor is wet and slick. Not only that, but a rubber floor mats like a welcome mat will also protect other parts of your floor indirectly, as when people clean the dirt off their feet on a rubber door mat before entering the house. Any dirt and mud that is collected is then easily washed off thanks to the properties of rubber, which don't easily stick to natural materials. And you can count on your rubber mat to perform, as a mat made from quality rubber can be counted on to do its job for years and years because of the durability of rubber. Good places to use rubber in and around the home are for the front and back entrances, in the shower or bathtub, in the home gym or workout room, and in the car. We've already discussed the reasons why rubber is the material of choice...