Anti Fatigue Mats
Standing for a long time can take a toll on our bodies in ways we may not be aware of in the moment. After a while, you may start to notice an aching feeling in your back, legs, and feet that continues to creep up on you the longer you stand.
Duro Active Anti-fatigue mats are designed to reduce fatigue in workers caused by their working in one and standing position for 8 to 10 long hours on a hard floor. Anti Fatigue Mats, being soft and cushioned below feet allows proper blood circulation in workers body, mainly on Spine, lower limbs and joints ( by muscle pump theory).
Anti fatigue mats absorb the shock due to walking and this cushioning effect reduces foot fatigue. However, the use of matting requires caution because mats can lead to tripping and falling accidents when installed improperly.
Duro Active Anti Fatigue Mats are designed in a such a way to meet out the anti fatiguing requirements of workers with full safety features.
Sizes Of ‘Duro Active’ Anti-Fatigue Mats:
Size 600x900mm, Thickness 23mm
Size 600x1200mm, Thickness 23mm
Size 600x1500mm, Thickness 22mm
Size 900x1500mm, Thickness 22mm
Size 900x1800mm, Thickness 22mm
Sizes of Custom Made Sizes by other manufacturers
Any length with the width of 600mm or 900mm or 1200mm can be made as per the requirement of the client. Customer has to keep in mind the transportable safe weight of each mat. In 600mm width the border line both sides along the width can be provided. Bigger sizes in custom made sizes can be made without such borderlines.
Quality and Safety Requirements of a anti Fatigue Mat
Thickness: Your mat should be thick enough to comfortably support you. 17mm to 25mm of thickness is generally agreed upon for the purpose.
Composition: Rubber or preferably Vinyl tends to work best for standing, however there are options with gel and high-density foam; all of these options are anti-absorbent materials, which will help prevent mildew from developing over time if you spill anything. You’ll also want to make sure that your mat is anti-slip, especially if you have a bigger working area and tend to move around a lot. Mat should have a beveled edge for added safety.
How Do Anti Fatigue Mats Work?
Anti Fatigue Mats work by promoting subtle foot movement as the feet adapt to the cushioned surface, which helps the lower leg muscles contract and expand to improve circulation. Many of the most effective mats have patterns designed to promote lower leg movement
Why Use Anti fatigue Mats?
Anti-fatigue mats are often used to decrease foot and lower limb disorders for workers who stand in one position for long periods. However, providing a mat may not solve the entire problem. Discomfort, tiredness, and sore feet, legs, knees or hips after long hours of standing are the combined effect of several factors, namely the design of the work, the workers’ footwear, and the flooring material. According to scientific data, standing for long periods of time is particularly stressful and fatiguing. Regardless of the quality of shoes and quality of the floor covering, standing itself can cause tiredness after an entire working day.
Anti Fatigue Mats Material
Fatigue-reducing mats can be made of various materials including rubber, vinyl, carpeting materials, vinyl, and wood.
What Should Be Considered First When A Person Stands All Day At Work?
When considering the use of anti-fatigue mats, there are other factors that should be considered at the same time, such as allowing changes in working/standing position, footwear, and flooring.
Footwear: Footwear is a factor which, if properly chosen, may further reduce the harmful effects of prolonged standing. There is no doubt that the choice of footwear is an important consideration for people who work on their feet. Shoes should ensure adequate arch and heel support and cushioning while providing comfort to the wearer.
Flooring: The type of flooring used in the workplace has an equally important influence on comfort, especially on tender feet. Hard, unyielding floors, like concrete, are the least comfortable surface to work on. Walking on a hard floor is similar to the impact of a hammer pounding the heel at every step. Wood, cork, carpeting, or rubber – anything that provides some elasticity – is generally gentler on workers’ feet. More than that, softer floor coverings reduce fatigue and improve safety by reducing slips and falls on slippery floors.
When Should Duro Active fatigue Mats Be Used?
There are two options to alleviate foot discomfort where resilient floors are not practical. One is footwear with thick insulating soles and shock-absorbing insoles.
Druo Active Anti fatigue matting is the other option. Duro Active Anti-fatigue mats absorb the shock due to walking and this cushioning effect reduces foot fatigue. However, the use of matting requires caution because mats can lead to tripping and falling accidents when installed improperly.
Another type of floor covering, namely, anti-slip matting, is useful in increasing foot comfort and safety. However, workers may find that their feet burn and feel sore, because the non-slip properties of anti-slip matting cause their shoes to grab suddenly on the flooring, making their feet slide forward inside the shoes. Friction inside the shoes produces heat which creates soreness. Non-slip resilient insoles can reduce this discomfort.
In summary, the use of anti-fatigue mats or placing carpeting on the floor does not eliminate sore feet by itself, but, when combined with proper work design and quality footwear, it should improve working conditions.
Anti-Fatigue Mat Buying Guide
Here are a few things to consider when shopping for an anti-fatigue mat.
Thickness: Your mat should be thick enough to comfortably support you; 0.75 to 1 inch of thickness is generally agreed upon to be the sweet spot.
Composition: Rubber tends to work best for standing, however there are options with gel and high-density foam; all of these options are anti-absorbent materials, which will help prevent mildew from developing over time if you spill anything. You’ll also want to make sure your mat is anti-slip, especially if you have a bigger kitchen and tend to move around a lot. We also recommend a Duro Comfort mat with a beveled edge for added safety; nobody likes tripping, but especially while cooking.
Size: This will depend on how big your standing work area is, but ultimately you want a mat that you can comfortably fit on without feeling like you’re one movement away from falling off.
Product Description
1. Ergonomic Design
2. Patented Anti Fatigue Cushion (AFC)
3. Relaxes Muscles of Lower Limbs & Back
4. Bubble Accu pressure Top
5. Soothing Effect on Joints
6. Checkered top and spiked bottom layer for Anti Skid properties
7. Enhances Blood Flow & Reduces Pain
Excellent for:
- Retail Counters
- Ideal foot rest in Standing / Sitting Posture
- Engineering, Automobile, Hotels, Printing & Packaging Industry
- Available in 16mm or 23mm thickness
Conclusion
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