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Drainage: Open construction allows for moisture to pass
through, providing secure footing in a wet environment.
Anti-Slip: Matting designed to provide added traction through
aggressive surface patterns and textures.
Welding: Made of durable rubber compounds, these mats can
be used in areas where welding takes place.
Non-Conductive: Formulated to provide insulation for the
worker. It prevents the worker from being “grounded”,
thereby preventing electrical shock.
Outdoor Use: Heavy-duty construction designed to act as a
first line of defense against tracked-in dirt by scraping, soil and
moisture from shoes.
Custom: Mats available in custom sizes and/or lengths.
Food Service: Matting suitable for use in kitchens, bars and
other food service areas where durability, grease resistance
and drainage are a priority.
Ergonomic/Anti-Fatigue: Matting that alleviates foot
pressure, stimulates blood circulation and helps reduce stress
on the lower back, leg joints and major muscle groups.
Food Processing: Matting suitable for use in food processing
plants/areas where exposure to animal fats, greases, and oils
are common.
Anti-Static: Formulated to absorb static electricity.
PRODUCT TERMS / GL0SSARY • PRODUCT TESTING • MATTING ICONS
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ANTI-FATIGUE PROPERTIES: Cushioning
qualities found in NOTRAX® matting that
alleviates foot pressure, stimulates blood
circulation and helps reduce stress on the
lower back, leg joints and major muscle
groups.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: The degree to which
NOTRAX® industrial matting products can
withstand the erosive qualities of chemicals
found in applicable environments.
DECALON®: An exclusive NOTRAX® fiber
constructed of high Denier polypropylene yarn.
Products manufactured with Decalon® offer
superb wear resistance, exceptional moisture
retention, and crisp pattern appearance in
coordinating colors. See products #130, #131,
#132, #137, #138, #139, #141, #146, #148,
and #325.
DENIER: Denier is defined as the thickness of
the yarn strand. Combined with the face-
weight (ounces of yarn per square yard), and
the density or volume of yarn strands, It is a
critical factor in the performance, quality and
durability of an entrance mat. NOTRAX®
competitors define their quality in terms of
face-weight only.
DYNA-SHIELD®: A revolutionary new process
perfected by Superior Manufacturing Group
that creates a tough protective barrier on the
surface of foam anti-fatigue mats. Dyna-
Shield® products are more resistant to wear
than traditional sponge matting. See products
#406, #413, #415, #417, #419, and #825.
GSII: A technology incorporated into NOTRAX®
industrial floor matting products that allow
them to excel in harsh industrial environments
where aggressive chemicals, oils, and greases
are commonly found, and where traditional
matting often fails. See products #850GSII,
#856GSII.
NEEDLEPUNCH: A manufacturing process for
carpet matting, needlepunch is engineered
with a unique blend of 4 Denier thicknesses of
polypropylene yarn ranging from very fine to
very thick. Needlepunch products are typically
more durable, offering better crush resistance
and wearability due to the density of the yarn
used in the process. See products #105, #109,
#117 #118, #136, #323, and #370.
NITRILE RUBBER: A synthetic rubber
specifically designed for harsh environments
providing superior oil, grease, animal fat, and
chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, gas
permeability, and thermal stability. Niru® is the
NOTRAX®‚ trademarked name for Nitrile
rubber compound. See products #543, #544,
#550, #551, #556, #562, #650, #656, #755,
#758, #850GSII, #856GSII, #580, #585,
SOLUTIONS™.
PVC COMPOUNDS: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is
a plastic compound used in a variety of
manufacturing processes and end products.
PVC is known for its durability, resistance to
moisture, versatility, and its ability to withstand
harsh environments. See products #420, #422,
#520, #522, #620, #622, #920, #922.
TUFTED: An alternative process to needlepunch
for manufacturing carpet matting, tufted
products are sewn into a backing using a finer
yarn. Tufted mats generally are less dense and
offer better moisture retention. Tufted products
also have more flexibility with colors and
patterns providing a more aesthetic finished
product. See products #130, #131, #132, #137,
#138, #139, #141, #145, #146, #148, #150,
#161, #166, #167, #168, #170, #180, #190,
#231, and #325.
UNIFUSION™: A revolutionary new bonding
technology that uses heat and pressure to fuse
a floor matting top surface to a base material.
The resulting finished product is virtually a
single piece, thereby eliminating the possibility
of de-lamination. See products #470, #474,
#479, #480, #826, #970, #974, #979, #980.
All NOTRAX® Floor Matting Products are
subject to the following applicable tests,
conducted by independent laboratories prior to
their introduction to the market:
All NOTRAX® carpet products passed the
Flammability Test (PillTest DOC FF1-70).
Accelerated Soiling Test (ASTM D6540):
Designed to simulate the soiling that occurs
from foot traffic/floor service in normal use as
an entrance mat.
Accelerated Wear Test (S.I.M. Floor
Machine): Designed to simulate the wear an
entrance mat will receive under normal foot
traffic. The results show the relative wear and
crush resistance of the mat.
Water Retention: Designed to simulate the
moisture retention of an entrance mat in
actual usage. Tests are reported in gallons per
square yard.
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D3884-92): This
is an accelerated wear test for NOTRAX®
products. Results are measured in weight loss.
Compression Deflection (ASTM D3574): This
test assesses the anti-fatigue properties of
industrial mats.
Coefficient Of Friction (ASTM C 1028-89):
Designed to assess the slip resistance of our
matting.
Elongation (ASTM D412): This test measures
the weight needed to break, and the % of size
increase at the breaking point.
Tear Strength (ASTM D1004): This test
measures the force required to initiate the
tearing of a mat.
Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E648-94A): This
test measures the level of radiant heat energy
required to sustain flame propagation.
PRODUCT TERMS / GLOSSARY
PRODUCT TESTING
MATTING ICONS