SWITCHBOARD MATTING - ASTM D178 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.

137 ALL TYPES AND CLASSES

also ASTM D178, ASTMD 178, ASTMD178, OSHA 1910.137, 1910.137, and others

Electrical-Grade Dielectric Switchboard Matting, ASTM D 178, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137, is a floor matting product, which is used to insulate workers from electrocution by interrupting the path to ground. Switchboard Matting is typically used around electrified equipment where operational and maintenance workers stand. ASTM D178 is the specification used for Switchboard Matting in industrial and manufacturing environments. It is also used by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and Naval Public Works Facilities (NAVPWC) in US Navy industrial applications, and other Department of Defense and US Government agencies. Switchboard Matting is manufactured from dielectric materials, which are electrically non-conductive. The dielectric strength of the matting is defined, in the specification, by various Types and Classes. Dielectric Switchboard Matting, ASTMD 178, protects workers in way of low, medium and high voltage electrical potentials, as outlined in the specification. Its Corrugated (ribbed) surface provides a comfortable, resilient, anti-fatigue type surface to stand on. For US Navy, NATO and Military Specification Switchboard Matting, please click MILDTL-15562G

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BLACK-YELLOW SAFETY EDGE

BLACK-ORANGE SAFETY EDGE

SOLID BLACK ASTM The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) is the author of the specification ASTM D 178-01. ASTM is the Recognized Standards Authority in the USA, and other countries, for dielectric switchboard matting used in industrial environments. OSHA OSHA has defined Switchboard Matting as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.137 Electrical Protective Devices, and recommends the use of ASTM D 178 matting. OSHA has defined Yellow as the basic color for designating Caution in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.144 Safety Color Code For Marking Physical Hazards and recommends Yellow for designating or marking physical hazards such as stumbling, falling and tripping. Also see OSHA, Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.269, Appendix C, Special Industries, Protection from Step and Touch Potentials for additional information.

Quality Assurance Purchase Orders for Switchboard Matting, ASTM D 178, should require written Certification to the Current Revision of the specification. Certificates should be readily available to OSHA, Risk Management and Insurance Company inspection personnel.

Technical Data
ASTM D 178-01 Switchboard Matting
Type Thickness Width Length Dielectric Test Voltage Proof Test Total Surface Maximum Use Voltage Additional Properties: Ozone Resistance Oil Resistance Fire Resistance Colors: Standard Optional Custom Solid Black OSHA Yellow Safety Edge Stripe - Orange and other colors available - Special Order, Min. Quantity applies Special Order Colors and Sizes, Min. Quantities apply No Visible Effect No Visible Effect Self Extinguishing Type II Class 1 3/16" 24" 36" 75' 20,000 VAC 10,000 VAC 7,500 VAC Type II Class 2 1/4" 24" 30" 36" 48" 75' 30,000 VAC 20,000 VAC 17, 000 VAC Type II Class 3 3/8" 36" 45' 40,000 VAC 30,000 VAC 26,500 VAC Type II Class 4 1/2" 36" 36' 50,000 VAC 40,000 VAC 36,000 VAC

The data provided above is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to be used for electrical design purposes. Please consult a Licensed Registered Professional Engineer for electrical engineering design and specifications.

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Switchboard Matting MIL-DTL-15562G Type I, Type II and Type III

also MIL-DTL-15562-G, MIL-M-15562F, MIL-M-15562, MIL-DTL-15562, MILM15562, MILDTL15562 and others Switchboard Matting, MIL-DTL-15562G, Type I, Type II and Type III are floor matting products, which insulate workers from electrocution by interrupting the path to ground. Switchboard Matting is typically used around electrified equipment where maintenance and operational workers stand. MIL-DTL-15562G is both a US Military Specification and a NATO Specification. Switchboard Matting is used by the US Navy and the US Coast Guard aboard ship and in buildings: including high-voltage switchboard spaces, generator spaces, operations spaces, communications facilities, and on floors and workbench tops in electrical and electronics work shops. It is also used in military Avionics and AIMD shops, both landbased and shipboard. Type I Switchboard Matting is also used in living spaces for aesthetic purposes, and for its water-tight integrity with heat-welded seams. Please consult Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 634--Deck Coverings for a list of authorized spaces and US Navy installation instructions. MIL-DTL-15562G is the Current Revision of the specification, and replaces MIL-M15562F I.A.W. NAVSEA Standard Item 009-01, paragraph 3.6.3. for Government Standards. For Quality Assurance purposes, all purchase ordersshould require a written Certificate of Compliance to the Current Revision of the specification I.A.W. NAVSEA Habitability Materials List. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Naval Public Works Centers (NAVPWC) and other US Government land-based facilities should click on the ASTM D 178 "Specification Button" at the top of this page for information on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137 products.

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MIL-DTL-15562G, TYPE I SMOOTH TOP - MARBLEIZED PATTERN

ACTUAL COLORS WILL VARYFROM THOSE BELOW

BLUE

GRAY

GREEN

BEIGE

TYPE I IS USED TO COVER AN ENTIRE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD-TO- BULKHEAD, ADHERED TO THE DECK, AND HEAT-WELDED AT THE SEAMS. TYPE I CAN ALSO BE USED AS A LOOSELAID RUNNER IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT. MATCHING HEAT-WELDING THREAD IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL COLORS OF TYPE I MATTING. PLEASE CONSULT NAVAL SHIPS TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 634--DECK COVERINGS FOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES ON INSTALLATION AND USE.

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MIL-DTL-15562G, TYPE II SMOOTH TOP - SOLID COLOR

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BLUE

BLACK

GREEN

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MIL-DTL-15562G, TYPE III RAISED DIAMOND TREAD (DIAMOND DECK PLATE) PATTERN
ACTUAL COLORS WILL VARY FROM THOSE BELOW

GRAY

GREEN

TYPE II AND TYPE III NMATTING PRODUCTS ARE USED AS A PORTABLE RUNNER IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT. THEY ARE NOT TO BE ADHERED TO THE DECK OR HEAT-WELDED AT THE SEAMS AT THE SEAMS. TYPE I AND TYPE II MATTING IS ALSO USED ONWORK BENCH TOPS OF VARIOUS TYPES. TYPE III IS GENERALLY NOT USED IN SUBMARINES. PLEASE CONSULT NAVAL SHIPS TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 634--DECK COVERINGS FOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES ON INSTALLATION AND USE.

Technical Data
Electrical-Grade Dielectric Switchboard Matting
Specification Type Surface Texture Thickness Type I* Smooth Surface 1/8 Thick
MIL-DTL-15562G

Type II** Smooth Surface 1/8 Thick

Type III** Diamond Tread 3/16 Thick

Size Dielectric Test Voltage Proof Test Over Total Surface Recommended Maximum Use Voltage Additional Properties: Fire Resistance Abrasion Resistance Sulfuric Acid Aging Oxygen Bomb Aging Accelerated Light Aging Colors:

36" x 75' 30,000 VAC 15,000 VAC 3.000 VAC

36" x 75" 30,000 VAC 15,000 VAC 3.000 VAC

36" x 75' 30,000 VAC 15,000 VAC 3.000 VAC

MILSTD 1623D Less Than 20 Mils Loss ASTM D 1242 MIL-DTL-15562G MIL-DTL-15562G MIL-DTL-15562G

Marbleized Blue Marbleized Gray Marbleized Green Marbleized Beige

Solid Blue Solid Black Solid Green

Solid Gray Solid Green

* Type I matting can be heat-welded at the seams to form a solid floor surface over an entire room. ** Type II and Type III are to be used as a portable mat around electrified equipment. A written Certificate of Compliance or Habitability Certificate is always available upon request.

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Rubber mats
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As we known,rubber is very good for electric insulation.It used in many electrical safety equipment and device to protect person from electric shocked.Rubber mats is a rubber sheet commonly used at sub station and control panel. The main purpose is to cover and insulate floors from electric path away to the earth and to avoid completed circuit when current flow in human body.It can save our life from electric shock when perform electrical task. We must ensure the rubber mats have a quality and follow electrical regulation standard and specification.Please checked the rubber mats condition and apparent it is in good shape to avoid any injuries or death causes when electric shockhappened.

Construction and Standards of Rubber Mats.

For rubber mat standard,the ASTM standard D-178 are specifies the design, construction,and testing requirements for rubber matting.Rubber mats are available in five basic voltage classes, from class 0 to class 4.It depend on voltage application at our site. For the rubber mats,we must checked and make sure it must marked with the name of the manufacturer,type, and class clearly and permanently. The ASTM D-178 logo also must appear on the rubber mats.Normally it marking must be placed a minimum of every 3 ft or 1 meter. For more detail about how to identifies class,maximum voltage and requirement for rubber mat thickness,please refer the tables below :-

1) Table for rubber mats class and maximum voltage

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2) Thickness requirements for insulating mats.

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When and How to Use Rubber Mats.

We should use rubber mats in areas where there possibility of electrical hazard and can cause of electric shock such as switch board room.control panel and distribution board or others. Rubber mats is a additional protective equipment to avoid and minimize the electric shocked.Always checked the rubber mats condition before start ant task and not 100% to relied upon as the sole or primary source of electrical insulation.Please used suitable electrical PPE when perform the tasks. - See more at: http://www.electricneutron.com/electrical-safety/rubber-mats/#sthash.1QyHEupI.dpuf
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Diamond Switchboard Matting :Non Conductive Switchboard Mat / Dielectric /High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mat :-

Model : GS-SM, Top Surface : Anti Slip Diamond IEC 61111:2009 : CLASS 2 , Voltage Withstand Clause 5.6.4.3 Dielectric Test Voltage : 30kV, Nominal Maximum Use Voltage : 17 kV
This webpage is designed to give informative guidance to potential and existing users wishing to conform to the new EU/UK requirements for supply and use of matting with electrical safety and resistance characteristics and make the correct choice from the explanations and details listed below . A) Which product is the correct Electrical Insulating Matting for protection against electric shock risk ? BS EN 61111:2009 is the latest standard for electrical insulating matting in providing electrical protection. B) International Withdrawal of BS921:1976 ? This old standard is being withdrawn on 1st Jan 2013 ( Standard number , BS 921: 1976 , Published in March 1976 , Specification : Rubber mats for electrical purposes , status : WITHDRAWN ) as it conflicts with IEC61111:2009. C) Quality Assurance Our Switchboard Mattings are backed with a detailed test certificate from an independently accredited Malaysia Test Facility .

Our Switchboard matting / high voltage insulation rubber was tested according to TNB technical specification : A) BS EN 61111 Clause 5.6.4.3 , Voltage Withstand Test Scope , Usage & Application :High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mats / Non Conductive Mats - Most commonly called Switchboard matting, these non-conductive mats insulate workers, protecting from deadly shocks generated by high voltage equipment. High Voltage Insulation Rubber mats are NORMALLY used as floor covering around electrical panels such as Power Transformer Rooms , Sub-Station , High Voltage Panels , LT & HT Labs, Control Panels etc , act as a safety precautious for workers from electrical shock whether they are involved directly in electricity generation, transmission, distribution or its use. Eventually , the High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mats need to be tested ( with proven data from LOCAL or internationalaccredited testing body ) before being place at electrical generator rooms . A) Product Characteristic :1) Material : NATURAL RUBBER ( NR ) BASE POLYMER 2) Model Name : ( GS-SM ) Switchboard Matting / High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mat -- with Anti Slip ( Diamond Plate ) on Top Surface , Withstood 30kV ( Class 2 ) , 5mm Nominal Thickness , BLACK Colour with TNBR QATS Test Certificate No. : TNBR/HVLT-2013-09/002 ( BS EN 61111 : 2009 Clause 5.6.4.3 ) 3) Surface finishing : with anti slip diamond plate surface to provide safe working environment 4) Specific gravity : 1.50 g/cm 5) Hardness : 60 5 Shore A 6) Elongation : Min 250 % 7) Tensile Strength : Min 5 MPa 8) OUR available Dimension : Material Type : Natural Rubber ( NR ) base polymer with anti slip diamond plate BS EN 61111 : 2009 Class 2 ( Withstood 30kV ) , GS-SM A) Model : GS-SM 3A , Switchboard Matting, ( Black colour ) , 5mm Tk x 1,000mm (1 m ) Width x 6,000mm ( 6 m ) Length / roll ( ~ 45kgs / pc )

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WHY ESD ?
Have you ever walked across a carpeted floor and gotten a shock when you touched a doorknob, table, counter, or even another person? That little shock you got was a result of static electricity. It was also many times what is needed to destroy some computer components. You see, humans can't feel a static shock until it is several thousand volts strong, but it takes less than 30 volts to damage a sensitive computer component, such as a stick of RAM or a processor. That's why computer technicians and home computer builders have to guard their computers against the deadly ravages of static electricity, as well as take steps to avoid injury to yourself. A shock that you can't even feel can seriously damage your homebuilt computer before you're even finished building it. Outstanding Protection from Static Induced Damage to Mission Critical Data, Networks, Servers and Computers

WHY ANTI STATIC CARPETING FOR YOUR FACILITY ?

Sophisticated electronics such as computer are manufactured in an ESD (static controlled) environment for a very good reason: To insure reliable production and reduce failures in the finished products. These same manufacturers have worked diligently to shield your sensitive microelectronics from the damaging effects of electrostatics in the end user market, yet user induced static discharge continues to be a proven cause of computer related problems. Minimal static discharges (below the threshold of human perception) often cause occasional (yet annoying) glitches while more powerful discharges (> 2,500 volts) wreak havoc, causing network instability, damage to micro electronics, corrupted data and lost production. The question is not IF static can damage the integrity of your electronics but WHEN. It's just not worth the risk .

ESD Mats / Static Control Matting

Static control mats are an effective method of controlling electrostatic discharge (ESD for short). Static electricity is typically generated by the contact and separation of a person's clothes against their skin. The static builds until the person touches something of a lower static potential. If uncontrolled, this immediate discharge (an event) often causes irreparable damage to sensitive micro electronics. Static control mats slow and control the esd event and allow the charge to migrate harmlessly to ground. For many years, electronics companies have invested in static-preventive wrist straps, bins, bags, table mats, and ionizersall in the hopes of eliminating electrostatic discharge. Some organizations realized immediate improvementsboth in yield and in reduction of field returns. Others simply found an ESD program necessary for successful solicitation and retention of contracts. Many are not sure just what they got and worse, why they got it. ESD has been recognized as a threat to electronic devices since the introduction of blasting caps and detonators to the mining

industry. Numerous technical articles, awareness seminars, and preventive products are readily accessible to industry. The cause, effect, and solution to ESD is widely accepted and well documented. Why, then, is it so difficult for engineers to convince management to provide the funds essential for establishing an in-house static program? Many times, ESD-control programs do not measure up to the anticipated objectives, or even more disheartening, are completely ineffective. To a wide extent, these programs never really had a fighting chance; they were doomed from inception. A major manufacturer of computer peripherals was quite proud of its ESD program and was not shy to point out its considerable expenditure.

ESD and Anti Static Flooring Terminology

Antistatic Carpet: The term antistatic refers to a condition where static generation is inhibited during contact and separation with a different material. In general, antistatic carpet is any carpet product that will generate less static electricity than standard carpet. Antistatic carpet is not conductive and it is not possible to ground anti-static carpet. Antistatic carpet usually contains bi-component yarns. The reason for specifying antistatic carpet is to establish a space that will be free of static shocks, or zaps. Most new antistatic carpet will prevent shocks as long as the relative humidity (RH) is above 25%. Anti static carpet should NOT be confused with conductive or ESD carpet. Antistatic is not a permanent property. Anti Static Flooring: The term antistatic refers to a condition where static generation is inhibited during contact and separation with a different material. Anti static flooring can either be static dissipative or static conductive. Conductive: refers to the ability of a material to conduct a charge to ground and is usually indicated by an electrical resistance range measured in ohms of a minimum of 2.5 x 10, ( 25,000 ohms ), to a maximum of 1.0 x 10 , (1 million ohms)

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Diamond Switchboard Matting :Non Conductive Switchboard Mat / Dielectric /High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mat :-

Model : GS-SMG, Top Surface : Anti Slip Diamond IEC 61111:2009 : CLASS 3 , Voltage Withstand Clause 5.6.4.3 Dielectric Test Voltage : 40kV , Nominal Maximum Use Voltage : 26.5 kV
This webpage is designed to give informative guidance to potential and existing users wishing to conform to the new EU/UK requirements for supply and use of

matting with electrical safety and resistance characteristics and make the correct choice from the explanations and details listed below . A) Which product is the correct Electrical Insulating Matting for protection against electric shock risk ? BS EN 61111:2009 is the latest standard for electrical insulating matting in providing electrical protection. B) International Withdrawal of BS921:1976 ? This old standard is being withdrawn on 1st Jan 2013 ( Standard number , BS 921: 1976 , Published in March 1976 , Specification : Rubber mats for electrical purposes , status : WITHDRAWN ) as it conflicts with IEC61111:2009. C) Quality Assurance Our Switchboard Mattings are backed with a detailed test certificate from an independently accredited Malaysia Test Facility . Our Switchboard matting / high voltage insulation rubber was tested according to TNB technical specification : A) BS EN 61111 Clause 5.6.4.3 , Voltage Withstand Test Scope , Usage & Application :High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mats / Non Conductive Mats - Most commonly called Switchboard matting, these non-conductive mats insulate workers, protecting from deadly shocks generated by high voltage equipment. High Voltage Insulation Rubber mats are NORMALLY used as floor covering around electrical panels such as Power Transformer Rooms , Sub-Station , High Voltage Panels , LT & HT Labs, Control Panels etc , act as a safety precautious for workers from electrical shock whether they are involved directly in electricity generation, transmission, distribution or its use. Eventually , the High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mats need to be tested ( with proven data from LOCAL or internationalaccredited testing body ) before being place at electrical generator rooms . A) Product Characteristic :1) Material : NATURAL RUBBER ( NR ) BASE POLYMER 2) Model Name : ( GS-SMG ) Switchboard Matting / High Voltage Insulation Rubber Mat -- with Anti Slip ( Diamond Plate ) on Top Surface ,

Withstood 40kV ( Class 3) , 5mm Nominal Thickness , GREY Colour with TNBR QATS Test Certificate No. : TNBR/HVLT-2013-09/003 ( BS EN 61111 : 2009 Clause 5.6.4.3 ) 3) Surface finishing : with anti slip diamond plate surface to provide safe working environment 4) Specific gravity : 1.50 g/cm 5) Hardness : 60 5 Shore A 6) Elongation : Min 250 % 7) Tensile Strength : Min 5 MPa 8) OUR available Dimension : Material Type : Natural Rubber ( NR ) base polymer with anti slip diamond plate BS EN 61111 : 2009 Class 3 ( Withstood 40kV ) , GS-SMG A) Model : GS-SMG 3A , Switchboard Matting, ( Grey colour ) , 5mm Tk x 1,000mm (1 m ) Width x 6,000mm ( 6 m ) Length / roll ( ~ 45kgs / pc ) 9) Label Identification :-

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Method of calculation :( with non standard size order ) + 3% cutting cost of total product price . If you required a total length of non standard size , like example , 14M with width 1 m , a) unit price is RM290 ( refer to category No. 3 unit price ) x 14 m = RM 4,060.00 , b) Price of RM 4,060.00 + Cutting cost 3% of total price ( RM 121.80 ) = RM 4181.80 . b) for 14 m length , you need 2 rolls ( 2 rolls x 6m x 1m ) of Model : GS-SMG 3A and 1 non standard piece of 2 meters Length . ( Cash & Carry , Ex-Factory ). ( with standard size order ) If you required a total standard length of 18M with width 1 m , a) unit price per roll ( pc ) is RM1,710.00 / roll ( refer to category No. 6 unit price ) , b) for 18 m length , you need 3 rolls , c) RM 1,810 x 3 rolls = RM 5,430.00 , ( 3 rolls x 6m x 1 m ) of Model : GS-SMG 3A . ( Cash & Carry , Ex-Factory ).

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