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Industrial Matting Glossary

Definitions for ESD, anti-slip, drainage, fire-resistant, and testing standards.

Use this glossary to align HSE, maintenance, and procurement teams on matting terminology. Each entry links to relevant Safe-Flex guidance or documentation.

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25 terms covering hazards, standards, materials, and construction.

Focus areas

Need definitions for your hazard?

  • ESD, static control, grounding, and EPA terminology.
  • Slip resistance ratings, drainage formats, and test methods.
  • Fire classification terms for hot works and welding bays.
  • Materials like recycled PVC and oil-resistant rubber.
A

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Terms starting with A

Anti-fatigue matting

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Type

Cushioned matting designed to reduce leg and lower back strain for people standing for long periods. The surface encourages subtle muscle movement to keep circulation active.

Also known as ergonomic matting

Anti-static

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Performance

Materials that reduce static build-up, lowering the chance of sudden discharge. Anti-static does not always provide a controlled path to ground.

B

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BS EN 13501-1

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Standard

European fire classification standard for construction products, including flooring. It defines how materials perform for flame spread and smoke release.

D

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E

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ESD matting

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Type

Flooring designed to dissipate static electricity through a controlled resistance path to ground. Used in EPAs and electronics assembly areas.

Also known as static-dissipative matting

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G

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Grounding

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Performance

Connecting matting to a verified earth point so static charge can discharge safely and consistently.

H

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Hot works

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Performance

Processes such as welding, cutting, or grinding that create heat or sparks and require elevated fire safety controls.

I

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IEC 61340-5-1

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Standard

International standard for ESD control in electronics manufacturing and handling. It defines requirements for protected areas, including resistance limits.

Industrial matting

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Type

Specialist flooring used in factories and warehouses to manage slip risk, fatigue, static control, and contamination.

M

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N

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O

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P

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R

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R rating

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Testing

Slip resistance classification from DIN 51130, reported as R9 to R13. Higher ratings indicate better traction on oily ramps.

R13

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Testing

The highest DIN 51130 slip resistance rating, indicating strong performance in contaminated conditions.

Ramped edging

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Construction

Beveled edge pieces that transition from floor to matting, reducing trip hazards and easing trolley access.

S

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Terms starting with S

Static-dissipative

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Performance

Material that allows static charge to bleed off at a controlled rate, typically within a defined resistance range.

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