Rubber Mats As per IS 5424:1969

Rubber mats are used as floor covering around electrical panels as a safeguard to the life and limb of the workmen due to possible leakage of current and short-circuit.Rubber mats are used in power generation plants, sub-stations, workshops etc.

Composition :	Manufactured out of rubber compound of high quality Natural Rubber.
Surface :	The rubber mats have chequered, anti-skid fluted design or plain at bottom as per the requirement of the purchaser.
Thickness Range :	8.5 mm to 25 mm for chequered or fluted, 6.5 mm to 25 mm for plain.
Length x Width :	2.0 mtr x 1.0 mtr. 1.8 mtr x 0.9 mtr.
Colour :	Black unless otherwise specified by the purchaser. Any colour also available on request.
Technical Particulars :	Tensile strength 50 kgf/cm2 Elongation at break 250%
Voltage Test :	The rubber mats are tested to pass the voltage test at 15000 volts for one minute without any puncture or warming effect.
Breakdown Strength :	Shall not fail at less than 40000 volts as per the procedure outlined in IS : 2584/83.

Duratuf Insulating Mats as per IS 15652:2006

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

  I. SPECIFICATIONS

[A] Physical Properties
1. Color :	Black/Red/Blue without Metallic Derivatives
2. Thickness :	Voltage Systems Thickness (A) Up to 3.3 KV - 2.0 mm thick (B) Above 3.3 to 11 kV - 2.5 mm thick  (C) 11 kV to 33 kV - 3.0 mm thick

  II. TYPICAL FEATURES

1. High Die Electric Strength Up to 65 KV.
2. Insulation Resistance Above 1000000 Mega Ohm.
3. Fire Retardant.
4. Good Mechanical Properties to Withstand Load and Movement of Breaker Trolleys and Associated Electrical Equipment including heavy foot traffic.
5. No Adverse Effect of Acids, Alkalis and Transformer Oil.
6. Manufactured Without Any Metallic Derivatives
7. Suitable For Both A.C & D.C Electrical Installations
8. Easy To Install, Can Be Pasted.
9. Water And Moisture Proof, Does Not Decay.
10. High Tensile Strength and Elongation Properties

Prevailing Standards	Traditional Rubber Mats	Duratuf High Voltage Insulating Mats	New Standard
BIS DOC. 5440	Above 6 mm	3 mm  & below 3 mm	IS-15652 : 2006
	Dislocates / Bottleneck for Trolley Movement, maintenance activities are disturbed	Pastable type, Permanently fixed, smooth Trolley movement	IS-15652 : 2006
	Decays / Poor life	Long Life	Long Life
BIS DOC. 5440	Highly fire prone and Fire encouraging	Fire Retardant	IS-15652 : 2006
	Absorb Moisture	Safe / Moisture Proof	Safe / Moisture Proof
	Poor Electrical Insulation	High Electrical Insulation Properties	High Electrical Insulation Properties
IS : 8437 Part I & IEC – 479 clause3.2.33&4.2	Unsafe  in case of earth Leakage Current	100% Shockproof Below 10 mA at 66 KV	IS-15652 : 2006
	Ugly	Elegant / Aesthetic Look	IS-15652 : 2006
	Cleanliness not possible	Washable / easy to clean	Long Life
BIS DOC. 5440 Clause 3.5.3	Adversely effected by Chemicals associated with electrical industry like Alkalis, Acids, Diesel, Transformer oil etc.	No effect of these chemicals	Washable / easy to clean