{"product_id":"anti-fatigue-workplace-matting-10mm-open-rib","title":"Anti-Fatigue Workplace Matting – 10mm Open-Rib PVC Mat for Workshops, Assembly Lines \u0026 Walkways | 10m Rolls","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe mat for people who stand still all day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding on concrete for an eight-hour shift is its own injury risk. This is a 10mm anti-fatigue workplace mat built for that problem first: a two-layer PVC moulding of hollow tubular ribs that gives underfoot, takes the hardness out of the floor, and insulates the operator from a cold slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also happens to be slip-rated R11 and self-draining, so it works where the floor is damp as well as hard. The top of every rib carries a fine etched texture for traction, and the narrow slots between the ribs let water, coolant and swarf drop through to the floor rather than collecting where someone is standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↓ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7776\/6024\/files\/IPM-HA-anti-fatigue-workplace-matting-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the technical datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full specification, manufacturing tolerances, directional slip data, installation, edging estimator and order codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one rather than a solid anti-fatigue mat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely light.\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 kg\/m². The ribs are hollow, so a full 10m × 1m roll weighs about 45kg rather than 100kg+. One person lifts it, hoses under it, and drops it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt drains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid closed-cell anti-fatigue mats trap whatever lands on them. This one lets it through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10mm it is the thinnest mat we stock, so it sits flatter in a walkway than a 15mm mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trapped air in the tubular construction makes a real difference standing on a cold concrete or screed floor in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR11 slip rating, V10 drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e to DIN 51130 — the same slip class as our heavier 15mm mats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts with a knife and contours to uneven floors.\u003c\/strong\u003e No adhesive, no fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich of our three workplace mats do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are R11 slip rated. Pick on what is on the floor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis mat (10mm open rib)\u003c\/strong\u003e — dry to damp floors where the problem is \u003cem\u003estanding fatigue\u003c\/em\u003e: machine shops, assembly and packing benches, inspection stations, warehouse pick faces, workshop walkways. The lightest and lowest-profile of the three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavy-duty-pvc-grip-matting-open-mesh-anti-slip-drainage-mat\"\u003e15mm fine open mesh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — permanently wet floors: breweries, wash bays, cold stores, poolside. More drainage volume, and comfortable barefoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grease-resistant-open-grid-matting-15mm-food-industry\"\u003e15mm wide open grid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the spillage contains \u003cem\u003esolids\u003c\/em\u003e: kitchens, butchery, fish, bakery. The coarse grid lets food debris fall through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us what gets spilled and how long people stand there, and we will specify the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation — loose laid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo adhesive, no fixings, no floor preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mat is laid straight onto the existing floor. Its own weight and the grip of the PVC hold it, and as a single-piece moulding it contours to uneven floors rather than bridging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge areas\u003c\/strong\u003e — butt rolls together and join them with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matting-accessories-edging-snap-track-clips-hooks\"\u003econnector clips or two-part snap track\u003c\/a\u003e, side-to-side or end-to-end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposed edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — fit the matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matting-accessories-edging-snap-track-clips-hooks\"\u003e10mm low-profile PVC ramp edging\u003c\/a\u003e to any edge crossed on foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut along or across the ribs with a sharp utility knife. Fit slightly loose rather than hard against a wall, to allow for reversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as 10m rolls in three widths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5m × 10m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 m² · approx. 22.5 kg · single-operator width. One machine, one bench, or a tight gangway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.75m × 10m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 m² · approx. 33.8 kg · the general-purpose width for a bench run or walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.0m × 10m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0 m² · approx. 45.0 kg · wide runs and pick faces where the operator moves along the bench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are a one-person lift when rolled. Rolls trim easily on site, so if your run is shorter than 10m, cut it and use the offcut at another station. For runs longer than 10m, butt two rolls and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matting-accessories-edging-snap-track-clips-hooks\"\u003eclip them together\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7776\/6024\/files\/IPM-HA-anti-fatigue-workplace-matting-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the full technical datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC), non-porous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-layer hollow tubular open-rib moulding with an etched top surface. One piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (height)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm (±0.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kg\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack. Other colours available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5m \/ 0.75m \/ 1.0m (±10mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m (+0.3m \/ −0 — a roll will not be short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlip resistance (DIN 51130)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage \/ displacement (DIN 51130)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlip resistance (ASTM E303)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry: 72 with the lines, 91 across the lines · Wet: 58 with the lines, 77 across the lines. \u003cem\u003eThe mat grips around 25% better across the ribs than along them — where the layout allows, lay the run so foot traffic crosses the ribs.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFatigue reducing and insulating — hollow tubular ribs deflect under load and trapped air reduces heat loss to the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent sound absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−23°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistant to most acids, alkalis and oils. Per-chemical data available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-porous PVC — does not trap dirt or moisture the way textile and open-cell mats do\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistant to PVC degradation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow up to 2% reversion when trimming to a fixed length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose laid. No adhesive required. Contours to uneven surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% recyclable. Contains no substances on the SVHC list under REACH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed per-chemical resistance data, a signed specification for a tender, or the data in imperial units? Ask us and we will send it over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine shops and CNC cells · fitting and assembly benches · inspection and QC stations · packing and despatch lines · warehouse pick faces · workshop and factory walkways · parts washing areas · print and finishing rooms · laboratories · workbenches in cold stores and unheated units · bar and service areas · light industrial gangways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEdging, joining and fixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of it is on one page — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matting-accessories-edging-snap-track-clips-hooks\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ematting accessories: ramp edging, snap track, connector clips, floor hooks and cold weld paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This mat is 10mm, so take the \u003cstrong\u003e10mm low-profile edging\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e10.5mm snap track\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC low-profile ramp edging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm high × 50mm wide, supplied in 10.1m. The correct height for this mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC snap track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-part, 10.5mm high × 2.5m, welded together to join rolls end-to-end or side-to-side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector clips (dual purpose)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoin sections side-to-side or end-to-end from underneath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew-fix a run to the slab where it sits in a busy gangway. Supplied with screws and plugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold welding paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonds cut and mitred edging joints. Allow one tube per 10m of edging or snap track\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the layout and we will quote the parts with the matting — the datasheet has an edging estimator if you want to work it out yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is light, the easiest method is to roll it up, hose the floor, hose the mat and put it back. It can also be washed in place with a high-pressure hose. For a deeper clean use an alkaline cleaning fluid at the dilution the cleaning product manufacturer specifies. No special equipment is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an anti-fatigue mat or an anti-slip mat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth, genuinely. It is R11 slip rated and self-draining, and the hollow tubular construction is what delivers the anti-fatigue and insulating performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich way should the ribs run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross the direction people walk, where you can — the pendulum figures are about 25% higher across the ribs than along them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about forklift or pallet-truck routes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is built for standing and walking traffic. Where a wheeled route crosses, simply break the run at that point — or send us the layout and we will specify a solid-top mat for that section and the open rib everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in a cold store?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it is rated to −23°C and the trapped air in the ribs makes it noticeably warmer underfoot than a bare floor or a solid mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stand up to cutting oil and coolant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is resistant to most oils, acids and alkalis. For a specific coolant, send us the product and concentration and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to glue it down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — it is loose laid and holds its own position. In a busy walkway, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matting-accessories-edging-snap-track-clips-hooks\"\u003eedge it and clip the sections together\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a roll weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 22.5kg, 33.8kg and 45kg for the 0.5m, 0.75m and 1.0m widths. All are one-person lifts when rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure what you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us the area dimensions, the floor surface, what gets spilled and how long people stand there. We will specify the width, the number of rolls and the edging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Industrial Polymers UK","offers":[{"title":"0.5m × 10m roll (5m²)","offer_id":56462531068283,"sku":"IPM-HA-050-10M","price":610.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75m × 10m roll (7.5m²)","offer_id":56462531101051,"sku":"IPM-HA-075-10M","price":916.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0m × 10m roll (10m²)","offer_id":56462531133819,"sku":"IPM-HA-100-10M","price":1163.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7776\/6024\/files\/har1-machineshop.jpg?v=1789983392","url":"https:\/\/industrial-polymers.co.uk\/products\/anti-fatigue-workplace-matting-10mm-open-rib","provider":"Industrial-polymers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}