Safety & Signal Mats Catalog

Product catalog summary

Overview
Tapeswitch Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative sensing, switching, and control products for both safety and non-safety applications. Their product range includes ribbon switches, sensing edges and bumpers, safety mats, touch pads, controllers, and light curtains. They also offer custom design services for specific application needs.

Safety Mats

Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mats: Provide protection for personnel and equipment with press-at-any-point actuation and fail-safe monitoring circuits.
ControlMat Industrial-Duty Safety Mats: Designed for heavy-duty use, these mats are moisture and abrasion-resistant, with a long operating life and compatibility with Tapeswitch Interface Controllers.
ArmorMat Impact-Resistant Safety Mats: Extra heavy-duty mats that are nearly puncture-proof, designed to withstand harsh conditions and protect against moisture intrusion.
Diamond Plate Aluminum Safety Mats: Super heavy-duty mats for industrial applications, capable of withstanding heavy traffic and harsh environments.
Safety Zone Sensing Mats: Constructed with rigid metal plates and a vinyl housing, these mats are durable and suitable for harsh conditions.

Fail-Safe Principle
The fail-safe concept ensures that any failure leaves machinery in a safe condition. It involves a 4-wire system where a constant current holds a relay coil energized. If the sensor is actuated or fails, the relay de-energizes, ensuring safety.

Applications
Safety mats are used for machine operation control, automated assembly line guarding, robot area guarding, and general hazardous area protection. They are also applicable in non-safety applications like control and signaling.

Specifications
Safety mats are available in various sizes and configurations, with options for custom designs. They are rated for specific environmental conditions and electrical specifications, ensuring compatibility with industrial standards.

Comfort Zone Anti-Fatigue Switchmat
This mat combines safety with ergonomic comfort, featuring a pressure-sensitive switching surface and anti-fatigue properties. It is suitable for environments where operators stand for extended periods and meets ANSI/RIA 15.06-1999 and TUV EN1760-1:1997 standards.

Custom Mats
Tapeswitch offers custom mats for unique applications, capable of accommodating odd shapes, curves, and specific design requirements. These mats can include multiple sensing zones and custom graphics.

Mat Edging Options
Various edging options are available to secure mats to the floor and provide additional safety features, such as aluminum edging with wire chases and safety-yellow markings.

Ordering Instructions
The document outlines steps for ordering different types of mats, including specifying size, lead exit, color, edge treatment, and interface controllers.

Interface Controllers
Tapeswitch provides several interface controllers compatible with their mats, ensuring fail-safe operation in hazardous applications. Options include the C6, PRSU/4, and PSSU control units.

Signal Mats
These mats are intended for non-safety applications, such as presence detection and control of devices. They are customizable and suitable for commercial applications.

CVP Sensing Mats
Designed for commercial use, these mats are thin, flexible, and water-resistant, suitable for applications like entrance annunciators and pedestrian counting.

Car Wash Vehicle Sensing Mat
Specifically designed for harsh environments, this mat detects vehicle presence in car washes and similar settings.

Specifications

Recommended Voltage & Current: 30 Vac or Vdc at 1.0 amps max.
Product Life: One million actuations.
Environment: NEMA 4 & IP65 rated, operational between -35 to 120°F (-35 to 50 °C).
Actuation Force: 33 lbs (147 N) nominal.

Matex® Treadle Switch Mats

Used in public transit systems for door safety, opening, and passenger counting.
Applications include buses, trains, trams, electric turnstiles, gates, and ticket dispensing equipment.
Features a molded design with durable switching technology for long life and easy installation.
Customizable with cutouts for door pivots and guides, and available in standard or custom colors.
Two-zone activation for "open" and "hold" door functions.

Industries Served
Manufacturing, Military, Mining, Medical, Transportation, Entertainment.

Contact Information
Tapeswitch Corporation, 100 Schmitt Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Website: www.tapeswitch.com, Email: [email protected], Tel: 631.630.0442, Fax: 631.630.0454.

Catalog excerpts

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We design and manufacture innovative sensing,switching, and control products for use in a wide range of safety and non-safety applications. Our products include ribbon switches, sensing edges and bumpers, safety mats, touch pads, controllers, and light curtains.If a standard product just wont do the job, we offer extensive custom design services. Wemanufacture many specially-designed products, so if you do not find precisely what you need within our standard product offering, we can still most likely meet your exact application needs. Whether you have an immediate requirement or are planning...

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2 ■ The Fail-Safe Principle How to apply safety mats properly 3 ■ ControlMat Industrial-Duty Safety Mats Heavy-duty and abrasion-resistant Long life in factory settings 4 ■ ArmorMat Impact-Resistant Safety Mats Extra heavy-duty and nearly puncture-proof Internal impact-resistant, penetration-resistant barrier 5 ■ Diamond Plate Aluminum Safety Mats Super heavy-duty and nearly indestructible Withstands heavy industrial traffic, hot parts, welding debris 6 ■ Safety Zone Sensing Mats Parallel-plate technology in a molded design Maximum protection against moisture intrusion 7 ■ Comfort Zone Sensing...

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Tapeswitch is the industry leader in custom mats for unusual or difficult applications. If you do not find precisely what you need within our standardproduct offering, we can still most likely meet your exact application needs.We can supply nearly any size and shape, including mats with odd angles, curves, and cutouts for obstacles. With our engineering capabilities, knack forinnovation, and range of available technologies, we can handle nearly any application. Guard machines, work cells, robotinstallations that require: ■ Odd shapes ■ Curves & angles ■ Cutouts ■ Special colors ■ Large-area coverage...

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Tapeswitch safety mats are supplied with a choice of edge styles and do not require additional edging in many applications. In some cases, however,aluminum edging may be used to secure the mat to the floor, provide a wire chase for the leads, or to add a safety-yellow edge marking. > Ramp Edge ■ Provides a smooth transition between the floor and the mat, minimizing any trip hazard > Standard Ramp ■ Suitable for single mat installation where permanently affixing the mat is not required > Active1.540mm 1/2Ԕ13mm Square Edge ■ Suitable when multiple mats are placed side by side or when aluminum edging...

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CONTROLMATSand ARMORMATS1. Specify the mat size ControlMats are available in sizes up to 48 x 192Ԕ. ArmorMats are available in sizes up to 48 x 120Ԕ. 2. Pick a lead exit Mats are supplied with one 4-wire lead. The lead outlet options are: LLS Long side, Left, Single lead LRS Long side, Right, Single lead SLS Short side, Left, Single lead SRS Short side, Right, Single lead > LLSLRS SLS Lead Exit Options SRS 3. Pick a mat color Color choices are: Black, Yellow, and Blue. 4. Pick an edge treatment Choices are: square or ramped. 5. Pick edging if required in your application For ramped edges, choose...

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Tapeswitch manufactures interface controllers that are compatible with all of the mat products shown in this catalog. These devices provide an interfacebetween the low-voltage mat sensors and the machine or device being activated. Be certain to select the appropriate controller for the application. Safety applications require the use of both a fail-safe mat and a fail-safe rated interface controller. For non-safety applications, anymix of fail-safe and non-fail-save devices may be used. C6 Multifunction Interface Controller ■ Fully fail-safe for hazardous applications ■ Self-contained, supports...

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Tapeswitch Signal Mat Products are intended for presence sensing in non-safety applications. They are typically used to detect the presenceof a person or object and then operate a device or counter. Applications include lighting controls, entrance annunciators, intrusion alarms, or initiation of non-hazardous processes or machines. Products are available for: ■ General commercial applications to detect the presence of a person ■ Vehicle detection in car wash or environmentally demanding applications ■ Transit-type applications for signaling, door opening, or counting Custom Designs with Short...

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