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Simple Guide to Choosing Anti Fatigue

Anti-Fatigue matting is a term used for any type of matting that gives you comfort when standing on the mat. This type of matting is essential in applications where you may be standing for long periods of time operating machinery, serving customers or just general activities. Another major benefit when using Anti fatigue matting is the insulation from cold floors which can otherwise have a detrimental effect on the feet and legs. There are many different types of mats in this category but generally they come in either ready made mats or in long rolls which are cut to a custom length.The most popular type of material used is of course rubber - though Foam Vinyl and PVC are other popular materials used. To determine the type of Anti Fatigue mat you require firstly you need to identify the environment you will be in. Is it going to be wet, dusty, fragments of something getting on the mat, is there oil and grease present etc. In situations where there are liquids, dust, shavings or frag...

Simple Guide to Choosing Office

If you have ever worked in an office, had your own office or even just walked through an office - you would have probably seen one. I'm talking about Office Chairmats. Chairmats are primarily designed to protect your floor surface from wear and tear caused by the castor wheels on office chairs. Carpets are generally the main victim when it comes to wear and tear caused by office chairs so it stands to reason there are more options available for protecting them. There are three varieties of Chairmat commonly found - PVC, Polycarbonate and Rubber. PVC and Polycarbonate are very similar looking - a frosted clear hard plastic type of material allowing the carpet's colouring and patterns to show through whilst cleverly camouflaging any existing wear. Rubber is generally black therefore covering anything it is laid on. PVC and Polycarbonate Chairmats are manufactured with spikes on the underside to prevent the mat from creeping about on carpets while at the same time offering ext...