Dust containment mats - to minimize dirt ingress into critical areas

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The use of dust-binding mats at entrances and in sluices to critical areas minimizes the entry of dirt, dust, and particles by employees, visitors, and transport equipment. The adhesive surface of the dust-binding mat absorbs dirt from shoe soles and trolley wheels and does not release it again.

Depending on the application, different types of dust-binding mats are used.

One option is the use of adhesive film mats, which consist of 30 layers of fine, thin polyethylene films, forming a mat only 2mm thick. Each of the films is coated with an adhesive that captures solid particles from shoe soles and transport vehicles upon contact. When the adhesive strength diminishes, the top film is peeled off, revealing a new layer underneath.

The same principle applies to the antibacterial adhesive film mat. The films are coated with a high-performance adhesive that additionally contains an antimicrobial substance. The adhesive captures solid particles upon contact and reliably kills germs.

New in the program are frames for adhesive film mats. These allow flexible use of the mats at different locations. Using a frame also enables application on substrates (e.g., carpets), where it would otherwise not be feasible. The frames are optionally available made of anodized aluminum or rubber.

The third variant is a permanently adhesive dust-binding mat. When the adhesive strength diminishes, the mat can simply be cleaned with a damp sponge. At the moment the surface is wetted with water, the adhesion breaks down. After drying, full adhesion is restored without any restrictions on the adhesive effect. For faster drying, the mat can be peeled off with a rubber scraper. The permanent adhesive mat can also be treated with common disinfectants.

All three types of dust-binding mats make dirt accumulation visible and are thus excellent control tools.