Safety mats & activation surfaces
Protect workers in hazardous areas with reliable pressure-sensitive solutions
Our Tapeswitch safety mats are designed to provide maximum safety in industrial environments. They are used for both primary and secondary protection scenarios and can be activated in several ways:
- Triggering entity: sends a signal when someone enters the danger zone
- Presence detecting device: remains activated as long as the person is in the danger zone
- Combined unit: both triggers signal and remains activated
Carpets can also be divided into multi-zone system to send targeted commands to different parts of machines and equipment. They work equally well for new installations and retrofits to existing systems.
How safety mats work
Each mat combines a sensor and a control unit. The sensor is activated by pressure and sends a signal to the control unit, which switches relays on or off to start or stop machines.
- Technology: track breaker or parallel steel construction slab
- Activation: entire carpet surface, no dead zones
- Material: different materials for customised activation force and durability
- More carpets: can be joined together for large areas using specialised production techniques
Typical applications
- Machine areas and production lines
- Doors and gates in factories
- Robotic cells and automated workstations
- Public areas with risk of injury
- Areas where machines need to be stopped in the presence of staff
Tapeswitch Industrial Safety Mat
Tapeswitch Controlmat™ is a pressure-sensitive safety mat that protects personnel in hazardous areas. The mat is activated by touch over the entire surface and can be quickly adapted in size and shape as required.
- Robust and durable material for long life
- Pressure-sensitive over the entire surface for maximum safety
- Standard or customised sizes
- Moisture and oil repellent surface with grooves
- Tested for millions of activation cycles
Tapeswitch Aluminium safety mat
TAPESWITCH heavy-duty aluminium safety mat is built for tough industrial environments and can withstand high impact, shocks and hot metal particles. Ideal for creating safe zones around machines or workstations.
- Robust aluminium deck plate for heavy loads
- Resists impacts, forklifts and metal spillages
- Several standard sizes, customisable
- Easy installation, maintenance free
- Protects both staff and equipment
FAQ - Safety mats
How is a safety mat activated?
- By pressure over the surface of the mat, regardless of where the person is standing.
Can I combine several carpets?
- Yes, carpets can be joined together for large areas and multi-zone solutions.
What materials are available?
- PVC and TPE as standard, with different activation force tolerances.
How is the carpet installed?
- Quick and easy installation with tape, rail or other customised solution.
Can the mat be used outdoors?
- Yes, some carpets are resistant to moisture, oil and weather conditions.
Why choose Tapeswitch safety mats
- Customised to order
- Customised shapes, sizes and logo printing
- Several technical options and materials
- Direct contact with experienced designers
- Fast delivery and support
- Tested and proven reliable for over 40 years
- Designed for harsh environments and long life