What is a Safety Mat? The Principle of Reliable Pressure Sensitive Safety Mats for Critical Environments
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- Aug 21,2024
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DADISICK's blog post explains the working principle of safety mats, which are reliable pressure-sensitive tools for critical environments. These mats detect pressure changes to trigger safety mechanisms, protecting employees and reducing accidents. They are ideal for industries like automation, mechanical manufacturing, automotive, and chemical. Discover how DADISICK's safety mats enhance workplace safety.
Industrial safety mat provides reliable safety protection for industrial production through its pressure-sensitive sensing technology and rugged structural design, offering a reliable solution for safety-critical environments. As a crucial safety protection device, the industrial safety carpet switch operates on the principles of pressure-sensitive sensing technology and a robust structural design. The following section provides a comprehensive overview of these principles.
1. Safety Switch Mat Pressure Sensing
When a person or object is positioned on the carpet and a pressure is applied, the safety mat's precision pressure sensor will promptly register this change.
The high precision of the sensor allows for rapid and precise detection of pressure applied to the safety mat switch, whether from a person walking or an object being placed on it.
2. Safety Mats Signal Transmission
Upon detecting sufficient pressure, the safety carpet pressure sensor promptly generates a signal.
The signal is then transmitted to the safety controller with which it is connected. The signal transmission is rapid and reliable, enabling the safety mechanism to respond promptly.
3. Activation of the Safety Mechanism
Upon receipt of the signal, the safety controller promptly analyzes and determines whether the safety mechanism requires activation.
If the safety mechanism is triggered, the controller will immediately cut off the power supply to the protected machine, thereby stopping or decelerating its operation and preventing potential injury.
Industrial safety switch mats are typically produced using a special heavy-duty PVC plastic. This material is highly resistant to impact and chemicals, and is capable of withstanding significant levels of wear and tear. It is also less susceptible to acids, alkalis, salts, and other chemicals.
This material selection ensures that the safety mat sensor will operate reliably for an extended period in a variety of challenging industrial environments.
Safety mats is designed to withstand heavy loads and is suitable for use in a wide range of challenging industrial settings.
Additionally, the shape of the friction points allows for installation in any direction, making safety mat adaptable to different working environments and needs.
The wiring is straightforward and convenient, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. Simply connect the signal to the control cabinet, reducing the complexity of installation and maintenance.
Safety mat's operating principle is straightforward and effective. It can rapidly respond to pressure changes and activate the safety mechanism. Once the safety mats is triggered, it can promptly detect potential hazards and initiate the safety mechanism in the shortest possible time. This ensures a swift, precise, and reliable safety response, protecting personnel and equipment. Furthermore, subsequent processing and reset operations can facilitate seamless production activities.
Detection Method: Pressure sensing method
Pressure Resistance: Dynamic load up to 500kg, static load up to 700kg
Trigger Force: 30 kg (for adults)
Surface Protection Material: NBR rubber
Mat Thickness: 14 mm
Detection Method: Pressure sensing method
Maximum allowable dynamic load：Impact load < 800 kg/cm²
Trigger Force: ＞20 kg
Surface Protection Material: NBR rubber
Mat Thickness: 15 mm
Detection Method: Pressure sensing method
Maximum allowable dynamic load：Impact load < 200 kg/cm²
Trigger Force: ＞20 kg
Surface Protection Material: PVC
Mat Thickness: 11 mm
Safety Edges is a technology that monitors the pressure distribution on the carpet through pressure sensing.
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