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10 Commonly Asked Questions About an Electrical Insulation Rubber Mat Answered

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  Are you surfing the web in the middle of the night to get answers you've been meaning to ask your insulation mat supplier? Do you have a set of questions that maybe all buyers ask their suppliers? Then this blog is right for you! Be well-prepared with this blog. These are the answers to the questions you are always going over in your mind while you speak to a supplier. More About an Electrical Insulation Rubber Mat: 10 Answers People Always Ask 1. What is an electrical insulation rubber mat? An electrical insulation mat is protective equ ipment. It ensures the electrical safety of the electricians, engineers, and technicians operating high-voltage machines or circuits. An electrical matting protects the operators from electric shocks, arc flashes, current leakage , and other electrical hazards. 2. What is the IEC standard for electrical mats? The International Electrotechnical Commission has set the IEC 61111:2009 standard for electrical insulating mats. They have classes 0 to...

Why is Testing an Electrical Safety Mat Made Mandatory Before Use?

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Have you ever wondered why reputed electrical safety mat manufacturers provide test certificates? Safety audits in the industries of Singapore make sure to check documentation including test and compliance certificates.  Tests for checking the electrical properties of the mat, such as dielectric strength, AC-proof voltage, and insulation resistance tests, are made mandatory. In addition, more tests, including hardness, flame retardant, elongation, tensile strength tests, and others, are also made compulsory.  Why Do Experts Suggest Testing an Electrical Safety Mat Thoroughly Before Use?  1. Guarantee Your Electrical Safety  A tested electrical safety mat guarantees your electrical safety. They pass all the tests and are made with high-quality elastomer. As a result, it has remarkable insulation resistance and offers a non-conductive barrier between the voltage source and the ground.  Thus, the rubber safety mat can protect you from electrical hazards like sho...