What are the requirements for installation of electrical grade rubber matting?
ELECTRICAL GRADE MATTING OVER REMOVABLE DECK PLATES 1. Clarification of the procedures regarding the installation of portable electrical grade matting over removable aluminum deck plating is provided. This information is found in Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM) S9086-VD-STM-000/CH-631, Preservation of Ships in Service and NSTM S9086-VG-STM-010/CH-634, Deck Coverings. 2. NSTM Chapter 631, Section 631-7.104, “Decks for which coverings are specified do not require painting.” It goes on to give aluminum false decking as an example. NSTM 634-3.12.6 says that priming interior aluminum false deck plates is not required. 3. Where electrical grade matting is installed without cement, as in CIC, the deck must be stenciled with an outline of the mat and “Electrical grade mat required within marked lines.” If electrical grade matting is installed throughout a space, painting an outline of the area is not required; however, the caution stated above must be stenciled on the deck such that if an
Electrical Rubber Matting should are designed to be use at Dry areas.
Ground treatement for Insulating Mat Installation:
- Floor/Surface should be dry & even.
- Mats to be protected from Moisture & Direct Sunlight.
- Environment must be dirt proof.
- For higher performace mats can be permanantly pasted on floor using Synthetic Rubber Adesive.
- Joints should be filled & covered with Insulation tape.
- Montly vivual instpection is always recommended to check any physical irrgulatity like pin holes, tear, damage to mat arsing due to foot traffic.
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