Category: Insulated Electrical Mats

ELECTRICAL FLOOR INSULATION

Electrical Matting 

Bixtron Safety Handlers’ electrical insulating matting solutions provide electrical safety protection for individual and collective protection for workers involved on Low Voltage (LV), Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) 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 – tested to IEC61111 and certification provided upon request. 

Where is Electrical Safety Matting Typically Used?

Electrical safety matting is typically used in areas where there is a risk of contact with live electrical equipment, such as:

• Around Electrical Switchboards: Protecting workers operating or maintaining switchboards and high voltage equipment.
• Near Control Panels: For technicians and engineers interacting with live circuits.
• In Front of Live Equipment: Such as transformers and generators.
• Maintenance Rooms: Where routine electrical system checks and repairs are conducted.
• Workshops: Especially those with electrical machinery and tools.
• Surface Features: Electrical safety matting often includes a fine fluted surface to reduce the risk of slipping and a ribbed anti-slip surface to prevent shocks.

What is BS EN 61111 – Electrical Insulating Matting About?

BS EN 61111 is a British and European standard that specifies requirements for electrical insulating matting. It ensures the matting provides adequate protection against electrical shocks in high-voltage environments. The standard covers:

• Material Specifications: Defines acceptable insulating materials. It also specifies the safe working voltage, which is crucial for ensuring the matting can handle the maximum voltage safely.
• Performance Criteria: Sets performance requirements for electrical, mechanical, and environmental stress resistance.
• Testing Methods: Details testing procedures to ensure safety compliance.
• Marking and Labelling: Specifies necessary information, such as manufacturer, voltage rating, compliance with BS EN 61111, and available lengths like 1 metre, 1.2 metres, and 0.914 metre widths.

Why Contract Bixtron Safety Handlers foe Electrical Matting??

Bixtron Safety Handlers has been in the industry for the last 20 years and we understand your electrical protection requirements, we have a full range of electrical rubber matting and we are termed as leading specialists in the East Africa region for electrical safety protection (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) Specilists of electrical matting as a stockiest and for installations.

• We stock electrical mats specifically designed for use in front of switchboards and other areas with high voltage equipment
• Our Electrical mats do conform to internationally recognised IEC 61111:2009 / BS EN 61111:2009 safety standards
• Mats are Manufactured from EPDM rubber with a fine fluted surface provides standing comfort and helps reduce the risk of slips
• 3 thicknesses available to meet the different classes of working voltage
• 3mm thick Class 0 is rated to 1KV | 4mm thick Class 2 is rated to 17KV | 5mm thick Class 4 is rated to 36KV
• Colour coded on the reverse clearly identifying the working voltage classification
• Available in 3 stocked sizes, 1m x 1m (mat), 1m x 5m (roll) and 1m x 10m (roll)