COMPARISON BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATS
Duratuf Electrical Insulating Mats Technical Data
Sl. No. | Characteristics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition | Elastomer (PVC) | Elastomer (PVC) | Natural Rubber | Special Rubber Compound | Special Rubber Compound |
| 2 | Recommended Thickness | 2.0mm (Class A) 2.5mm (Class B) 3.0mm (Class C) | 2.0mm (Class A) 2.5mm (Class B) 3.0mm (Class C) | Min. 6mm Max. 25mm | Min. 2mm Max. 4mm | Min. 3.2mm Max. 12.7mm |
| 3 | Thickness Allowed | No Restrictions on Max. Thickness | No Restrictions on Max. Thickness | No Restrictions on Max. Thickness | Max. Between 6mm to 14mm | Min. 3.2mm Max. 12.7mm |
| 4 | Tensile Strength | Very High | Very High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 5 | Elongation | Very High | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 6 | Acceptability/Standard | India | India | India | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| 7 | Fixing | Optional | Optional | Not required | Optional | Not required |
| 8 | Maintenance | Low | Low | High | Low | Low |
| 9 | Expected Life Span | 8-10years | 5-10years | 2-3years | 5-10years | 5-10years |
| 10 | Flame Retardance | High | High | Low | High | Nil for Type-I High for Type-IIB |
| 11 | Insulation Resistance with Water | High | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 12 | Electrical Insulation | Very High | Very High | Medium | Very High | Very High |
| 13 | Ground Treatment | Not essential | Not essential | Not Required | Not essential | Not Required |
| 14 | Oil Resistance | High | High | Poor | High | Nil for Type-I High for Type-IIC |
| 15 | Acid Resistance | High | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 16 | Alkali Resistance | High | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 17 | Low Temperature | Good | Good | Poor | Good | Good |
| 18 | Visual/Aesthetic | Very Good | Good | Poor | Good | Good |
| 19 | Weight per Sq. Mtr. | Low | Low | High | Low | Medium-High |
| 20 | Pricing | Low Overall Cost High Initial Cost | Low Overall Cost Medium Initial Cost | High Overall Cost Low Initial Cost | Lowest Overall Cost Medium Initial Cost | Medium Overall Cost Medium Initial Cost |