{"id":250,"date":"2011-12-19T08:15:07","date_gmt":"2011-12-19T08:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=250"},"modified":"2013-07-22T17:27:10","modified_gmt":"2013-07-22T17:27:10","slug":"mat-placement-part-iii-industrial-and-manufacturing-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/mat-placement-part-iii-industrial-and-manufacturing-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mat Placement Part III: Industrial and Manufacturing Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mat<\/a>Welcome back to the Eagle Mat and Floor Products article series, Mat Placement<\/em>.\u00a0 So far, we\u2019ve explored how polypropylene and rubber make ideal matting products for outdoor applications in the first installment of this series, Mat Placement Part I:\u00a0 Outdoor Entry Areas<\/a>.\u00a0 In our second installment title Lobbies and Service Areas<\/a>, we navigated through the exciting world of logo mats<\/a> to learn more about making a lasting first impression with guests and potential customers.<\/p>\n

Today, we examine forward-thinking and creative matting solutions for manufacturing areas.<\/p>\n

Manufacturing Areas:\u00a0 Choosing a Matting Solution That Fits<\/h2>\n

Commercial floor mats<\/a> are a necessity for all manufacturing facilities.\u00a0 These mats add a layer of safety and comfort to a production zone that uncovered concrete simply cannot provide.\u00a0 Businesses can expect to see an increase in employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall operational profitability when the following 3 things are considered:<\/p>\n

1. Choose Between a Regular Mat and a Runner Mat<\/strong><\/p>\n

One way to choose an industrial matting solution for your production facility is to assess the areas in which the floor must be protected from mechanical structures, tools, and employee work.\u00a0 Then, based on the size of the area that needs covered, one can choose between an ordinary rectangular floor mat and a runner mat<\/a>.\u00a0 Rectangular mats may range from 2 to 4 feet wide and up to 8 feet long.\u00a0 Because of their relatively small size, these mats are recommended for use in front of freestanding stations where only a few individuals will be working.\u00a0 Runner mats, on the other hand, are available in lengths of 50 feet or more.\u00a0 For this reason, runner mats are best used alongside long assembly lines and robust machinery where teams of individuals (usually 6 or more) will be working together.<\/p>\n

2. Ask:\u00a0 What Kind of Work is Being Done?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A second way to choose an industrial safety mat is to first consider the nature of the work being performed.\u00a0 Does the work require an employee to spend many hours standing?\u00a0 Are the tasks being performed physically arduous?\u00a0 Is there a customer service element required of employees?\u00a0 Getting to know the following types of specialty matting will serve as a guide to choosing products that help employees perform to their greatest potential:<\/p>\n

Anti-fatigue mats<\/a>:\u00a0 Anti-fatigue matting, sometimes referred to as soft floor matting<\/em>, is ideal for areas where employees spend many hours on their feet.\u00a0 These mats are made of several squishy layers that compress when walked on, stimulating the muscle fibers of the feet, legs, lower back, and hips.\u00a0 This stimulation causes an increase in blood flow that keeps employees feeling fresh, thus earning them the name anti-fatigue<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Anti-static mats<\/a>:\u00a0 Anti-static mats are to be used in computer labs and other areas that house electrical equipment.\u00a0 There is a high degree of risk associated with electrostatic discharge (ESD) in such areas, and anti-static mats help to prevent damage by channeling ESD in safe ways.<\/p>\n

Clean Room mats<\/a>:\u00a0 Laboratories, hospitals, and research centers all have areas that must be kept sterile and free from outside bacteria.\u00a0 Clean room mats have a tacky surface that literally lifts<\/em> dirt, debris, and bacteria from the soles of shoes.\u00a0 Particles that are taken from the undersides of shoes become stuck in the surface of the clean room mat, keeping the area proceeding the mat clean and sterile for daily use.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 To Logo, or Not to Logo<\/strong><\/p>\n

That is the question.\u00a0 Today, nearly all floor mats may be customized with a company crest, slogan, or logo in a wide variety of vibrant colors. Logo mats can be carpet, rubber, polypropylene, or vinyl, each material having a unique process in which a nearly flawless logo may be etched into the surface.\u00a0 A logo mat is generally a good idea in any area where the company brand image may be presented to an audience.\u00a0 An audience<\/em>, in this case, can be both customers and employees.\u00a0 When it comes to customers, logo mats can be an effective means of reinforcing a company\u2019s brand image.\u00a0 Logo mats may also present a company logo or slogan in employee-only areas to reinforce a sense of company culture among workers.<\/p>\n

Follow-up:\u00a0 Mat Placement in Food Service Areas<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget to visit the Eagle Mat Blog next Monday for the final installment in our Mat Placement <\/em>series, where we\u2019ll examine the unique needs of food service areas and the matting products that keep those areas fully functional and bacteria free.<\/p>\n

Eagle Mat and Floor Products invites readers to shop a full line of commercial floor mats and safety products online!\u00a0 Businesses may also contact Eagle Mat<\/a> online or call our friendly Customer Service experts at 1-877-333-1018<\/strong> with sales inquiries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

Welcome back to the Eagle Mat and Floor Products article series, Mat Placement.\u00a0 So far, we\u2019ve explored how polypropylene and rubber make ideal matting products for outdoor applications in the first installment of this series, Mat Placement Part I:\u00a0 Outdoor Entry Areas.\u00a0 In our second installment title Lobbies and Service Areas, we navigated through the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[135,234],"tags":[7,13,5,222,127,227,104,228,803,226,23,229,188],"yoast_head":"\nMat Placement Part III: Manufacturing Facilities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Eagle Mat Blog explores commercial floor mats for manufacturing facilities, including industrial strength runners, anti-fatigue mats, anti-static mats, and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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