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Type I and Type II ASTM D178 Switchboard Matting

 

Dimex™ ASTM D178 Switchboard Matting protects workers from shock in high voltage applications within product specifications. Every roll is proof tested at the specified voltage over the entire surface and certified to the most rigorous industry standards. Download the information sheet.

Details:

• Recommended For: Distribution Boards, Switchgear, Sub-stations, Transformers, Generators, Electrical Workbenches
• Single piece rolls are guaranteed

 

The type defines the compound that is used in the manufacture of the switchboard matting in the ASTM D178 specification. Dimex manufactures both Type I and Type II.

Type I is defined as
“…made of any elastomer or combination of elastomer compounds, properly vulcanized.”

Type II is defined as
“…made of any elastomer or combination of elastomeric compounds with…the following special properties…Ozone Resistance…Flame Resistance and Oil Resistance…”

Type I:

The Class of the ASTM D178 specification defines the dielectric strength:

Class 2:

Type I, Class 2: (1/4″ thickness)
Proof Tested Over Entire Surface at	20,000 VAC
Recommended Maximum Use Voltage	17,000 VAC

Available Options:

Product	Width	Length	Color
1/4″ Corrugated	24”	75’	Black
	36″	75′	Black
	48″	75′	Black

Pattern:

 Black Corrugated

 

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Type II:

The Class of the ASTM D178 specification defines the dielectric strength:

Class 1:

Type II, Class 1: (3/16″ thickness)
Proof Tested Over Entire Surface at	10,000 VAC
Recommended Maximum Use Voltage	7,500 VAC

Available Options:

Product	Width	Length	Color
3/16″ Corrugated	36”	75’	Black

Pattern:

 Black Corrugated

 Class 2:

Type II, Class 2: (1/4″ thickness)
Proof Tested Over Entire Surface at	20,000 VAC
Recommended Maximum Use Voltage	17,000 VAC

Available Options:

Product	Width	Length	Color
1/4″ Corrugated	24”	75’	Black
	36″	75′	Black or Black with Yellow Border
	48”	75’	Black
1/4″ Diamond Plate	24”	75’	Black
	36”	75’	Black or Black with Yellow Border
	48”	75’	Black

Patterns:

Class 3:

Type II, Class 3: (3/8″ thickness)
Proof Tested Over Entire Surface at	30,000 VAC
Recommended Maximum Use Voltage	26,500 VAC

Available Options:

Product	Width	Length	Color
3/8″ Corrugated	36”	75’	Black

Pattern:

 Black Corrugated

Class 4:

Type II, Class 4: (1/2″ thickness)
Proof Tested Over Entire Surface at	40,000 VAC
Recommended Maximum Use Voltage	36,000 VAC

Available Options:

Product	Width	Length	Color
1/2″ Corrugated	36”	30’	Black

Pattern:

 Black Corrugated

 

Downloads:

ASTM D178 Switchboard Matting Sheet