How do I choose the right industrial matting?
Start with the hazards in your area, then match surface type, thickness, and testing standards to those risks.
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Industrial Matting Glossary
Industrial matting
Specialist flooring used in factories and warehouses to manage slip risk, fatigue, static control, and contamination.
Type
Why it matters
- - Combines safety, ergonomics, and durability.
- - Configured by hazard: slip, ESD, heat, or fatigue.
- - Often supplied with documentation for compliance.
Typical uses
- - Manufacturing lines and assembly cells.
- - Warehouse walkways and packing zones.
- - Service bays and maintenance areas.
Documents to request
- - Request slip, fire, and ESD data where relevant.
- - Confirm traffic type and load requirements.
- - Ask for layout and edging guidance.
Safe-Flex guidance
Related resources for Industrial matting
Safe-Flex context
Spec support for Safe-Flex by Ergo Advantage.
Maximum Matting supplies Safe-Flex by Ergo Advantage and helps UK teams specify the right surface, documentation, and layout. Share your hazards and we will return a tailored spec pack and plan.
What we need from you
- Hazards present (oils, static, heat, standing time).
- Traffic types (pedestrian, pallet trucks, forklifts).
- Standards or test values required by HSE or insurers.
- Photos, drawings, or a simple sketch of the area.
FAQ
Common questions about Industrial matting.
Can different matting types be used together?
Yes. Many sites use anti-slip, anti-fatigue, and ESD zones together in one modular layout.
What should a spec pack include?
A strong spec pack covers slip, fire, and ESD data (if needed), installation guidance, and a clear layout plan.
Compare suppliers
Evaluate Industrial matting suppliers without the noise.
We keep comparisons factual and spec-based. Use the comparison pages to review scope, documentation, and support, then request samples for like-for-like evaluation.
General Industrial Matting
COBA Europe
- - Wide product range
- - Long-established UK presence
- - Entrance and industrial matting
Ergonomic and Anti-Fatigue
Wearwell UK
- - Historic brand
- - Food environment focus
- - Commercial distributors
Interlocking Industrial Tiles
Ecotile Flooring
- - Quick install system
- - ISO 9001/14001
- - Warehouse and workshop focus
Heavy-Duty Ground Protection
Duramat UK
- - Garage and parking mats
- - Recycled LDPE/PVC
- - Outdoor applications
ESD and Anti-Static Specialist
Bondline Electronics
- - ESD expertise
- - Next-day availability
- - Electronics industry focus
Ergonomic Mat Specialist
Ergomat
- - Bubble mat profiles
- - Global brand
- - Industrial hygiene focus
Related glossary terms
Explore more type terms.
Type
Anti-fatigue matting
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.
Type
Anti-slip matting
Matting engineered for higher friction underfoot in wet or oily areas. Textured surfaces, grit, or raised patterns improve traction.
Type
Drainage matting
Matting with channels or holes that allow liquids and debris to pass through, keeping the walking surface drier.
Type
ESD matting
Flooring designed to dissipate static electricity through a controlled resistance path to ground. Used in EPAs and electronics assembly areas.
Request your Safe-Flex plan
Need British-made matting with guaranteed compliance and sustainability?
Share site measurements or CAD drawings and we will return a costed layout, recycled content statement, and RAMS pack within 48 hours—backed by our 30-day returns guarantee.
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Our industrial specialists respond within one business day. We support multi-site roll-outs, maintenance shutdowns, and urgent replacements—all with 100% recycled compound and a 30-day returns guarantee.
Operating hours
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Response time
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