Insulating Mats
An insulating mat is a floor covering that places an insulating layer between the feet of a person working in front of an electrical panel or cell and the floor, making it harder for a current path to the ground to form through the body. It is laid in front of low- and medium-voltage panels in substations, panel rooms and generator rooms, and forms the surface the operator stands on during switching and maintenance. In this category, MAS mats come in 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm and 5 mm thicknesses, in black and yellow warning-stripe types; the insulation voltage stated by the manufacturer is 10 kV, 20 kV, 30 kV or 40 kV depending on the product. Choose the mat according to the voltage level of the facility, the standard and class required in the specification, the insulation voltage stated by the manufacturer, the thickness and the size of the area to be covered. It is not stated whether the kV value in the catalog is a working voltage or a test voltage; if your specification requires a standard and class such as IEC 61111, confirm the test report with the manufacturer before ordering. An antistatic (ESD) mat is conductive or static-dissipative in construction to drain static charge to the ground and does not replace an insulating mat.
Products
- MAS-IZL5MM Insulating Mat – 5 mm – Black — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZL5MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZL4MM Insulating Mat – 4 mm – Black — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZL4MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZL3MM Insulating Mat – 3 mm – Black — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZL3MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZLIKZ2MM Insulating Mat – 2 mm – with Yellow Warning Stripe — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZLIKZ2MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZLIKZ5MM Insulating Mat – 5 mm – with Yellow Warning Stripe — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZLIKZ5MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZLIKZ3MM Insulating Mat – 3 mm – with Yellow Warning Stripe — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZLIKZ3MM · Made to order
- MAS-IZLIKZ4MM Insulating Mat – 4 mm – with Yellow Warning Stripe — MAS · SKU: MAS-IZLIKZ4MM · Made to order
How to choose Insulating Mats
An insulating mat is a floor covering that places an insulating layer between the feet of a person working in front of an electrical panel or cell and the floor, making it harder for a current path to the ground to form through the body. It is laid in front of low- and medium-voltage panels in substations, panel rooms and generator rooms, and forms the surface the operator stands on during switching and maintenance.
- Identify the measurement or fastening task and the required insulation safety rating.
- Select jaw profile, cross-section range and accessories for the conductor or fastener standard.
- Check CAT voltage category and replacement tip or die availability for field conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Insulating Mats and where is it used?
An insulating mat is a floor covering that places an insulating layer between the feet of a person working in front of an electrical panel or cell and the floor, making it harder for a current path to the ground to form through the body. It is laid in front of low- and medium-voltage panels in substations, panel rooms and generator rooms, and forms the surface the operator stands on during switching and maintenance.
What should I compare when choosing Insulating Mats?
Choose the mat according to the voltage level of the facility, the standard and class required in the specification, the insulation voltage stated by the manufacturer, the thickness and the size of the area to be covered.
Where can I find technical details for Insulating Mats products?
It is not stated whether the kV value in the catalog is a working voltage or a test voltage; if your specification requires a standard and class such as IEC 61111, confirm the test report with the manufacturer before ordering.
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