april 2017 workplace - plastex | matting · why anti-fatigue matting? half the uk workforce stand...

WorkplaceANTI-FATIGUE MATTING

www.plastexmatting.com

April 2017

RECYCLABLE& RECYCLEDMATERIALS

Our mission is to add to our distributors, and inturn their customers, profitability, safety, productivity

and style by designing and manufacturing cutting edgematting for all work, education and leisure environments.

Our Values

Founded in 1962, Plastic Extruders Ltd (Plastex) are a second generationfamily run firm with long serving employees who take personalresponsibility for maintaining the highest service standards and deliveringthe right solution on time and on budget.

Working with you to meet your needs

Through our design and innovation programme we work with ourcustomers to constantly improve the form, function and cost effectivenessof our products.

So, though we have anextensive range suitable formost applications, we oftenfulfill individual customerneeds by producing bespokesolutions. If you feel you mayhave one we would bepleased to hear from you.

Our MissionA Mat for All Reasons

PETER O’SULLIVANSales Director

Plastic Extruders Ltd UK & Plastex Matting Inc USA

DAVID O’SULLIVANManaging Director

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Plastexand the environment

As a global supplier with manufacturing plants in the UKand the USA, we constantly seek toreduce the environmental impact ofour manufacturing processes. For example, all our blackmatting is made with up to100% post-industrial recycledmaterial, but always with aminimum content of 30%.

To further minimise impact andavoid waste, we don’t throwaway any materials. All our factorytrimmings and production process scrapare re-used in our own production. We do not re-sellany material to 3rd party reprocessors.

In compliance with REACH regulation

The 2007 European Community REACH regulation(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictionof Chemicals) gives manufacturers the responsibility ofproviding high level human and environmentalprotection from the use of chemicals in manufacturing.

Plastex does not use any substances currently includedon the SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) listunder REACH, including “DEHP” Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, also known as Di-octyl phthalate (DOP),plasticiser.

Further information can be found atwww.plastexmatting.com.

Matting & flooring manufactured in Europe and the USA.

- Distributed worldwide

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To avoid plagiarism, today we emboss the trademarked names on the undersideof our grid matting.

Ensure you have been supplied with a genuine Plastex product

PlastexThree levels of service

Once we’ve established your exact need, we’ll recommend the product that is right for you, from our three levels of service.

Testing and Measurement

In our constant pursuit of excellence, we subject our products to the rigors ofscientific testing. This includes external testing through international bodies, but wedon’t stop there. If an external test doesn’t exist, we will commission a Universityresearch project. Plastex continually strives to ensure we maintain the higheststandards expected by our customers worldwide.

We have an extensive range of generalpurpose matting designed for variousenvironments. So whether you’relooking for comfort, slip resistance, soilremoval or increased hygiene, we willhave the product for you.

We have also built up a full range ofproducts for demanding specialistenvironments such as light and heavyindustrial, as well as food preparationboth big and small.

If we can’t exactly meet yourneeds from our current range, wewill design and manufacture a matspecifically for you.

Whatever your requirements we will put all our knowledge and care into deliveringexactly the mat you need, on time and on budget - ‘A mat for all reasons’.

General Purpose Specialist Bespoke

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Why anti-fatigue matting?Half the UK workforce stand or walk for more than 4 hours per day using 20% more energy than theirseated colleagues. These statistics are consistent in most markets globally, confirming that fatigue and resultantproductivity reductions are a major workplace problem. Employers who provide high quality underfootcomfort will:

• Improve concentration

• Decrease risk of circulatory problems

• Improve productivity

• Decrease injury risk

The patented foam used in Zed Land, Zed Tred and Zed Chex provides excellent standing fatigue reduction,hard wearing and continued resilience long after less expensive foam matting will have deadened.

Which Plastex product is right for you?The chart below will help you choose the right mat for the right reasons, but if you have any questionscontact us - we’ll be delighted to help.

PRODUCT SLIP RESISTANCE WEARBOUNCE/FATIGUE

REDUCTION SITUATION USAGEDRAINAGE/

SPILLAGE

Tuff Spunp. 7

G E N E R A L P U R P O S E - Su itab le for most dr y appl icat ions

H E A V Y D U T Y - Strengthened with extra thermal ly bonded surface matt ing

The best budgetanti-fatigue mattingavailable with yellow

edging for safety.

Dry only

Added wear layer offersextra comfort andimproved durability.

Checker plate foam for added traction andpuncture resistance.

Tuff Spun Wearp. 8

Dry only

Tuff Spun Deckp. 9

Dry only

Zed Landp. 10

The ultimate highbounce, long lasting

general purpose anti-fatigue mat.

Dry only

Industrial work andwelding stations, repelssparks and hot metal

shards.

Sparksafep. 13

Dry only

Copes with light spillage and debris.

Zed Tredp. 11

Industry standardpattern - available

in black.

Zed Chexp. 12

Cushions againstbreakages, good general purpose.

Heronairp. 14

F O R W H E N T H E H E A T I S O N

G E N E R A L P U R P O S E - Su itab le for most wet appl icat ions

F O R T H E C O M F O R T

4 A M A T F O R

O F S A F E T Y

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Why is anti-fatigue matting important?

Apart from the need for comfort and grip, standing relatively still at a workstation can cause circulatory problems leading to increased fatigue, which mayresult in accidents and/or decreased productivity.

How Plastex anti-fatigue matting worksWith its bonded combination of a durable surface andfoam backing, Plastex anti-fatigue matting is the ideal mixof safety and comfort. The surface patterns providevarying degrees of grip and drainage to cover the full rangeof needs from light duty, to heavy industrial use. As wellas insulating and softening cold hard floors, the foambacking encourages micro muscle movements thatimprove blood flow, preventing fatigue and potential longterm health issues.

For a low tech version of our bouncetest simply hold a golf ball about 30cm(1’) or so above one of our anti-fatigue mats and let go - the higherthe bounce the more resilience andcomfort the mat will provide.

ZED LAND

ZED TREDZED CHEX

TUFF SPUNWEAR

TUFF SPUN

SPARK- SAFE

The golf ball bounce test

For large and small floor areasOur matting is available in module and roll formatenabling versatile usage:

• Large floor areas• Runners alongside work stations• Single modular mats for individual work stations.

For more complex areas, the matting is easy to cut toshape and install.

Edging Options

Work station module matRunner alongside work station

Standard length rolls and modulesof foam or foam/wear layercombination are supplied withintegral edging on all 4 sides.

Foam only products (Tuff Spun, TuffSpun Wear, Tuff Spun Deck and ZedLand) if cut on site and used as partrolls, require PVC edging strips(10mm or 14mm heights) to achievean edging on cut ends.

Dual layer products (Sparksafe, Zed Tredand Zed Chex) if cut on site and usedas part rolls, require a field edge to befabricated. Simply cut back and removethe underside foam, so that the topwear layer creates a sloped finish.

Integral Edging PVC Edging Field Edging

T U F F S P U N

An economical anti-fatigue foam matting

REACH compliant closed cell matting in PVC foam composition for light duty use.

A good value, hard working, anti-fatigue matting with a ribbed slip resistant surface, Tuff Spun also reduces impact noise andprotects items accidentally dropped.

BENEFITS FEATURESCertified wear resistance ASTM 4060: <1 gram loss Minimal wear standing foam which will not deaden

Good slip resistance Ribbed surface

Reduces standing fatigue and underfoot noise and Closed cell PVC foam constructionprotects items accidentally dropped from damage

Quick to install Supplied in 18m rolls or standard modules

STANDARD COLOURS

BLACK DARK GREY BLACK WITH YELLOW EDGING

PRODUCT HEIGHT STANDARD ROLL OPTIONS* STANDARD MODULE OPTIONS*

Tuff Spun Grey 9mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m (3/8”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’)

Tuff Spun Black 9mm 18.0 x 0.6m 18 x 0.91m 18 x 1.22m (3/8”) (60’ x 2’) (60’ x 3’) (60’ x 4’)

Tuff Spun Plus 9mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m (3/8”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’)

STANDARD SIZES

For ancillaries offered, please see page 15 7

*Supplied with integral edging to 4 sides.

T U F F S P U N W E A R

Heavy duty top layer for improved abrasion

Economical alternative for medium duty applications .

With an increased foam thickness of almost 50% on Tuff Spun, and incorporating a top surface wear layer, Tuff Spun Wearprovides extra comfort and improved durability.

The anti-fatigue mat is suitable for most medium duty retail and commercial environments.

BENEFITS FEATURESCertified wear resistance ASTM 4060: <0.3 gram loss Heavy duty top layer

Good slip resistance Embossed pebble surface

Extra cushion comfort Increased foam thickness


STANDARD COLOUR

PRODUCT HEIGHT STANDARD ROLL OPTION* STANDARD MODULE OPTIONS*

Tuff Spun Wear 14mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m (9/16”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’)

STANDARD SIZES

DARK GREY

For ancillaries offered, please see page 158


BENEFITS FEATURESCertified wear resistance ASTM 4060: <0.2 gram loss Heavy duty deck-top surface

Good slip resistance Embossed surface

Extra cushion comfort 14mm (9/16”) thickness


T U F F S P U N D E C K

Foam matting with heavy duty deck-top surface

For dry commercial and workplace environments.

Tuff Spun Deck has a wear foam layer for comfort with a checker plate embossed vinyl foam for added traction, abrasion andpuncture resistance.

STANDARD COLOUR


Tuff Spun Deck 14mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m (9/16”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’)

STANDARD SIZES

BLACK

9For ancillaries offered, please see page 15


Z E D L A N D

Patented foam construction with ESD properties

Made from high molecular density foam with 'bounce' properties up to 4 times as effective as standard foam matting forimproved comfort and productivity.

Standing employees working on Zed Land will feel better and have improved productivity. Dropped components will alsobe protected from accidental damage. Zed Land will not deaden and shows minimal wear after 2000 taber abrador cyclesin test conditions to ASTM D4060.

STANDARD COLOURS

BENEFITS FEATURESCertified wear resistance ASTM 4060: 1.5%** Minimal wear standing foam which will not deaden

Good slip resistance Embossed pebble surface

Excellent standing fatigue reducing properties will Patented vinyl foam construction with superior resilienceboost productivity

Easy to cut to shape and quick to install Supplied in 18m rolls or standard modules

Provides underfoot comfort in static sensitive environments Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties Certified ASTM D257: 109


Zed Land 9mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m (3/8”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’)

STANDARD SIZES

BLUE DARK GREY

Other colours available on request.

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**ASTM 4060 @ 2000 cycles

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Z E D T R E D

Heavy duty ribbed surface on a high density foam

Outstanding slip resistance and wear with thermally laminated Zed Land foam that provides excellent anti-fatigueproperties.

An exceptional combination of extremely durable Flexi Tred vinyl fused to patented Zed Land anti-fatigue blue foam. Thisproduct is manufactured with a very hard wearing slip resistant ribbed surface. Anti-fatigue matting at its most resilient.

BENEFITS FEATURESHigh wear resistance and resilience Minimal wear standing foam which will not deaden

Extra slip resistance Ribbed vinyl surface

Excellent standing fatigue reducing properties Patented vinyl foam construction with superior resilience will boost productivity

Easty to cut to shape and quick to install Supplied in 10m rolls or standard modules

STANDARD COLOURS


Zed Tred 13mm 10 x 1m 1 x 1.5m 1 x 3.3m 1 x 5m (1/2”) (33’ x 3’3”) (3’3” x 5’) (3’ 3”x 10’10”) (3’3” x 16’6”)

STANDARD SIZES

BLUE LIGHT GREY



BENEFITS FEATURESHigh wear resistance and resilience Minimal wear standing foam which will not deaden

Extra slip resistance Checker plate vinyl surface

Excellent standing fatigue reducing properties Patented vinyl foam construction with superior resilience will boost productivity

Easty to cut to shape and quick to install Supplied in 18m rolls or standard modules

Z E D C H E X

Versatile, multi-purpose matting for any workplace

Checker plate vinyl surface on a thermally laminated patented Zed Land high density foam.

Multi-purpose, anti-fatigue matting comprising Zed Land blue foam thermally fused with a robust, slip resistant wear surfacein a checker plate design.

Chemical, oil and acid resistant.

STANDARD COLOURS

STANDARD SIZES

BLACK BLACK WITH YELLOW EDGING

Zed Chex Plus withyellow edging to increasevisual safety in any areaof the workplace.

PRODUCT HEIGHT STANDARD ROLL OPTIONS* STANDARD MODULE OPTIONS*

Zed Chex 13mm 18 x 0.91m 18 x 1.22m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m 0.91 x 6m (1/2”) (60’ x 3’) (60’ x 4’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’) (3’ x 20’)

Zed Chex Plus 13mm 18 x 0.91m 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m 0.91 x 3m 0.91 x 6m (1/2”) (60’ x 3’) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’) (3’ x 10’) (3’ x 20’)



S P A R K S A F E

Textured heat repellent rubber top surface on a foam base

Repels sparks and hot metal fragments in industrial workplaces, welding stations, assembly areas, machine shops andwherever heat generating equipment is in use.

For the toughest conditions, when the heat is on, Sparksafe is a two part, all rubber constructed anti-fatigue matting withspecial heat repellent properties to withstand sparks and hot metal fragments.

STANDARD COLOUR

PRODUCT HEIGHT STANDARD MODULE OPTIONS*

Sparksafe 14mm 0.6 x 0.91m 0.91 x 1.5m (9/16”) (2’ x 3’) (3’ x 5’)

STANDARD SIZES

BLACK

BENEFITS FEATURESHigh wear resistance and resilience Rubber top with rubber foam backing

Repels sparks and hot metal shards Heat resistant rubber wear layer

Excellent anti-fatigue relief Soft foam base

Quick to install Supplied in standard modules



H E R O N A I R

An economical anti-fatigue matting

A unique tubular construction matting providing effective anti-fatigue, slip resistance and drainage properties all at thesame time.

A widely proven matting solution for light industrial applications where employees are standing in customer service positions,shop and canteen counters, packing lines, warehouses and the like.

Constructed with flexible PVC hollow ribs, hardwearing but lightweight, the matting has the added advantage of dissipatingspillages and debris through its 10mm open grid whilst providing a slip resistant surface.

BENEFITS FEATURESCertified slip resistance DIN 51130: R11 - ASTM 1677: 0.6/0.6 Etched pattern

Excellent drainage DIN 51130: V10 Two layer construction

Fatigue-reducing and insulating Hollow construction

Chemical, oil and acid resistant Non-porous PVC

Easy to cut on site, contours to uneven surfaces Made from flexible PVC

Quick to install Supplied in 10m rolls

Fire resistant Certified EN 13501: Cfl - S1

Environmentally-friendly Made from 100% recycled material

STANDARD COLOUR

BLACK

Other colours available on request.


PRODUCT FACTORY HEIGHT STANDARD ROLL OPTIONS*

Heronair UK 10mm 10 x 0.5m 10 x 0.75m 10 x 1m (3/8”) (33’ x 1’8”) (33’ x 2’5”) (33’ x 3’3”)

Heronair USA 10mm 10 x 0.6m 10 x 0.91m 10 x 1.22m (3/8”) (33’ x 2’) (33’ x 3’) (33’ x 4’)

STANDARD SIZES

*Contact us for bespoke dimensions.

Anti-fatigue matting ancillaries

Connector clips - dual purpose

For joining sections of matting together side to

side or end to end.

Supplied in packs of 10.

10mm x 50mm x 10.1m(3/8” x 2” x 33’)

Supplied in rolls of 10.1m (33') length with coldwelding paste.

Colours: Black, Dark Grey,

50mm PVC edging strip

Heronair

10mm x 50mm x 10.1m(3/8” x 2” x 33’)


Colours: Black, Dark Grey,


Tuff Spun and Zed Land

Tuff Spun Wear and Tuff Spun Deck10.5mm x 1.8m(13/32” x 5’11”)

2 part snap track can be welded to join rolls endto end or side to side for large area covering.

Supplied with cold welding paste.

Colour: Dark Grey

Snap Track - Low Profile

14mm x 2.5m(9/16” x 8’2”)

2 part snap track can be welded to join rolls endto end or side to side for large area covering.

Supplied with welding paste.

Colour: Dark Grey

Snap Track

10.5mm x 1.8m(13/32” x 5’11”)

2 part low profile snap track can be welded tojoin rolls end to end or side to side for largearea covering.

Supplied with cold welding paste.

Colour: Dark Grey

Snap Track - Low Profile

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For large and small floor areasOur matting is available in module and roll formatenabling versatile usage:

• Large floor areas• Runners alongside work stations• Single modular mats for individual work stations.

For more complex areas, the matting is easy to cut toshape and install.

Edging Options

Work station module matRunner alongside work station


14mm x 60mm x 10.1m(9/16” x 2 1/2” x 33’)


Colours: Black, Dark Grey, Dark Brown, HollyGreen, Oxford Blue, Yellow

Standard length rolls and modulesof foam or foam/wear layercombination are supplied withintegral edging on all 4 sides.

Foam only products (Tuff Spun, TuffSpun Wear, Tuff Spun Deck and ZedLand) if cut on site and used as partrolls, require PVC edging strips(10mm or 14mm heights) to achievean edging on cut ends.

Dual layer products (Sparksafe, Zed Tredand Zed Chex) if cut on site and usedas part rolls, require a field edge to befabricated. Simply cut back and removethe underside foam, so that the topwear layer creates a sloped finish.

Integral Edging PVC Edging Field Edging

We make our matting,and that makes all the difference

When you buy Plastex matting you’re also buying our extensive know-how that comes

from over 45 years of designing, testing and manufacturing matting solutions for a

diverse range of applications; knowledge we apply to make sure we find exactly

the right solution for you.

This is important as an incorrectly specified product may actually

increase risk. For example using a mat designed for bare feet in a

workplace area could potentially increase slip accidents. That’s

why simply picking a product from a web page may not deliver

the correct solution.

Talk to Us

To make sure you get the right mat for

the right reasons, talk to us and our

distributors.

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The 45+ products within the Plastex range of matting and flooring offer "a mat for all reasons".

To make it easier for you to choose the right mat for the right reason, we’ve divided our range into the sections below. Simply pick the section that best suits your need, and then use the segmentation chart you’ll find at the front of each section to help you make your final choice.

Full ManufacturerWarranty - Another goodreason to choose Plastex

All Plastex flooring and matting products will give excellentand long service. In the unlikely event that a Plastexproduct has a defect in workmanship, we offer a full refundor replacement warranty. The warranty periods varydepending on the product, you can find full terms anddetails at www.plastexmatting.com/warranty.pdf

Product Index

WorkplaceANTI-FATIGUE MATTING

Heronair 14Sparksafe 13Tuff Spun 7Tuff Spun Deck 9Tuff Spun Wear 8Zed Chex 12Zed Land 10Zed Tred 11

Plastic Extruders Ltd.

Russell Gardens, Wickford, Essex SS11 8DN, England

Tel: +44 (0) 1268 571116

Plastex Matting, Inc.

120 55th Street NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 USA

Tel: +1 256 845 7725

www.plastexmatting.com

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