ELECTROMAT HIGH VOLTAGE MATSNEW IS 15652 : 2006
TRADITIONAL RUBBER MATSOLD IS 5424 : 1969
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High electrical insulation resistance — 10,00,000 megaohm at 500V meggar
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Poor electrical insulation resistance
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100% shock proof under leakage current of 10 mA
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Unsafe in case of leakage — tested from small electrodes as per IS:2584-1963, leakage current up to 160 mA per sq. mtr.
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Fire retardant
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Highly fire prone & fire encouraging
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No effect of transformer oil, acid or alkali
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Adversely affected by transformer oil, acid, alkali
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No effect of diesel
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Adversely affected by diesel
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High dielectric strength — 45kV for 1 minute on a 2.5mm thick mat
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Withstand voltage of only 15kV for one minute
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High breakdown voltage — 45kV for a 2.5mm mat
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Breakdown (B.D.) voltage of only 40kV
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Moisture proof
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Absorbs moisture
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Pastable type, permanently fixed for smooth trolley movement
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Cannot be fixed permanently
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Washable — easy to clean
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Not possible to clean
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High tensile & elongation properties, withstands good mechanical properties
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No such properties — mat has to be removed for movement of trolleys
Also meets IEC 61111
Apart from Indian Standards, Premier Polyfilm Ltd also manufactures Electromat to meet or surpass international standards including IEC 61111, VDE and ASTM.
Where it's specified
High Voltage Panels, Sub-stations, Power Transformer Rooms, LT & HT Labs, near Busbars and near Control Panels — anywhere workmen face risk of electrical shock during generation, transmission, distribution or use.