MatGuard™ Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mats

The MatGuard safety mat is a pressure sensitive safeguarding product that is designed to detect the presence of people on its sensing surface.

The MatGuard safety mat has two conductive hardened steel plates that are held apart by nonconductive compressible separators. Each 4-wire mat, operating on only 24V DC, is pre-wired and connected in series with other mats to form a floor level guarding system for hazardous areas. The circuit through the mat is monitored by the MatGuard Control Unit which provides a signal to the machine control circuit when the area is clear.

When a mat is stepped on, the conductive plates touch and the resistance in the circuit falls to zero. This is monitored by the control unit, which sends a shutdown signal to the machine.

Since the MatGuard safety mat is completely sealed (IP67), water, liquids and coolants present no problem. In addition, the tough vinyl will resist bleaches, acids, salts and many industrial chemicals.

The unique molding process ensures the long life and reliability of the mat.

Features

• Hardened steel plate construction
• No dead spots
• 4-wire system to detect opens and shorts
• Can withstand a static force of 4500 psi
• IP67 rated (NEMA 6P)