Safety mats
Safety mats from Mayser are used to detect people or objects. Safety mats, also known as pressure mats, are used as a safety zone around robots or as a safety zone when loading or operating a machine. In machine safety, it often happens that other safety components are not applicable and the use of a safety mat is the best solution.
Different shapes and sizes
Different shapes and sizes are possible as well as multiple zones and colours. Due to the robust materials used, a long service life of the detection mats is guaranteed. Safety detection mats can be made in smooth or non-slip stucture or studded. Sloping ramp profiles and fixing rails are available in various lengths.
Application areas for safety mats:
- Walk-in protection around machinery and hazardous installations
- Access protection under moving parts of a (hazardous) machine or robot application
- Presence detection of persons at safety locks
- Protection of persons at revolving doors
SM 8 - Safety mats
Switching mats provide security and protection for man and machine. As soon as an operator steps on the safety mat next to a machine with dangerous movements, the machine slows down or switches off in a safe position.
Standard dimensions
Mayser's SM 8 series switching mats feature rubber studs for extra grip. The mats have standard dimensions and cannot be customised. The SM 11-, 15- and 19-series are customisable, depending on the user's requirements. The switching mat has a height of 8 mm.
Key features SM 8 switch mats:
- Maintenance-free with a robust design
- Surface: moulded rubber in standard shapes
- Height: 8 mm
- Highly resistant to external and chemical influences
- Studded topping with a maximum load capacity of up to 800 N/cm²
- All Mayser switching mats have safety rating PLd
- Resistant to temperatures between -25°C and +55°C
SM 11 - (Safety) Switching mats
The SM 11 series switch mats feature a rough surface texture for necessary slip resistance and as mechanical protection. The safety mat has a height of 11 mm. The shape of the mat can be custom-made, based on the user's requirements.
Ramming and fixing rails
The switching mat is extremely suitable for external and chemical influences and can also be used outdoors. The mat is available with matching Z-profiles (ramp rail) and corner pieces, to prevent dangerous raised edges.
Key features SM 11 switch mat:
- Resistant to oil, chips, coolant, etc.
- Surface: 2-component coating - with structure
- Height: 11 mm
- Safety category PLd
- Maximum load capacity up to 800N/cm²
- Resistant to temperatures from -20°C to +55°C
GM1 & GM5 - Switching mats
The GM1 & GM5 switch mats feature rough studded texture for extra grip. The mats have a height of 15 mm (GM1) and 19 mm (GM5) and are available in different colours. The GM1 series is available in black and yellow and the GM5 is available in green.
The switching mat is extremely suitable for external and chemical influences and can also be used outdoors. The mat is available with matching Z-profiles, ramp rails and corner pieces to prevent dangerous raised edges.
Key features GM1 and GM5 switch mat:
- Resistant to oil, chips, coolant, etc.
- Surface: Rubber studded structure
- Height: 15 and 19 mm
- Safety category PLd
- Maximum load capacity up to 800N/cm² - 1200N/cm²
- Resistant to temperatures from +5°C to +55°C
Control unit for safety edges, safety mats and bumpers
The control units monitor the output signals of Mayser safety mats, safety strips and safety bumpers and ensure safe stopping of the machine or plant.
Safe shutdown
When the sensor is triggered or on cable interruption, the resistance changes from 1k2 and 8k2. Regardless of the principle applied, the control unit stops the machine or installation.
In addition, Mayser has control units suitable for 4-wire sensor connection.
Other safety solutions from Mayser
In addition to switching mats, Mayser also offers other safety solutions. Mayser offers, among other things, switching lists that can be used for automatically moving doors, roller doors, windows, etc. Using a switching list prevents individuals, limbs, or objects from becoming trapped when a door or window is in motion. Learn more about switching lists in our application example.
In addition to the regular switching lists, Mayser also offers miniature switching lists that essentially perform the same function as the switching lists described above but are much smaller for applications where there is no space for large switching lists.
Furthermore, Mayser has safety bumpers. These soft cushions are equipped with an internal sensor that ensures, for example, an AGV stops when it collides with something.
