Duratuf Premium Electrical Insulating Mat in South Korea for High-Voltage Safety
South Korea’s electrical safety framework involves several coordinating authorities. KEPCO manages national power supply. MOTIE sets policy and legislation. KESCO handles direct safety inspection and investigation. KOSHA governs occupational safety certification for industrial equipment. Korean Industrial Standards (KS), developed by KATS and harmonized with IEC international standards, form the technical framework for electrical safety equipment across the country. KEPCO’s distribution network operates at 22.9kV, a voltage level that places most substation and switchgear room work within the Class 3 specification range of IEC 61111:2009 (max use voltage 26.5kV).
South Korea’s manufacturing and energy sectors create some of the most demanding electrical safety requirements in the Asia-Pacific region. Semiconductor fabrication units operated by Samsung Electronics in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, and SK Hynix in Icheon and Cheongju, require certified electrical safety equipment for their utility infrastructure, cleanroom support systems, and HT/LT control rooms. POSCO’s steelworks at Pohang and Gwangyang, Hyundai Heavy Industries’ and Samsung Heavy Industries’ shipbuilding yards in Ulsan and Geoje, and the large petrochemical complexes at Ulsan and Yeosu Industrial City all operate extensive electrical infrastructure with systematic EHS audit requirements.
Duratuf electrical insulating mats are type-tested to IEC 61111:2009 and ASTM D178 across Class 0 to Class 4, covering working voltages from 1.0 kV to 36.0 kV. The IEC 61111:2009 range aligns with Korea’s KS framework, which is harmonized with IEC international standards. Both ranges perform reliably across Korea’s four-season temperature range, from the cold winters experienced at northern and inland industrial facilities to the hot, humid summers at Korea’s southern coastal industrial complexes.
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Technical Specification of Electrical Rubber Mats
IEC 61111:2009 Electrical Insulating Mat Specifications
| Product Code | Class | Max Use Voltage | AC Proof Voltage | Withstand Voltage | Recom. Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM-IEC-C0 | 0 | 1.0 kV | 5.0 kV | 10.0 kV | 2.0 mm |
| IM-IEC-C1 | 1 | 7.5 kV | 10.0 kV | 20.0 kV | 2.0 mm |
| IM-IEC-C2 | 2 | 17.0 kV | 20.0 kV | 30.0 kV | 3.0 mm |
| IM-IEC-C3 | 3 | 26.5 kV | 30.0 kV | 40.0 kV | 4.0 mm |
| IM-IEC-C4 | 4 | 36.0 kV | 40.0 kV | 50.0 kV | 5.0 mm |
Customisation available: thickness up to 14 mm, width up to 1,220 mm, length up to 15 m. Contact us for cut-to-size orders.
ASTM D178 Insulating Rubber Mat Specifications
| Product Code | Class | Max Use Voltage | AC Proof Voltage | Dielectric Voltage | Recom. Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM-ASTM-C0 | 0 | 1.0 kV | 5.0 kV | 10.0 kV | 3.2 mm |
| IM-ASTM-C1 | 1 | 7.5 kV | 10.0 kV | 20.0 kV | 4.8 mm |
| IM-ASTM-C2 | 2 | 17.0 kV | 20.0 kV | 30.0 kV | 6.4 mm |
| IM-ASTM-C3 | 3 | 26.5 kV | 30.0 kV | 40.0 kV | 9.5 mm |
| IM-ASTM-C4 | 4 | 36.0 kV | 40.0 kV | 50.0 kV | 12.7 mm |
Unless specified, ASTM D178 mats are supplied as Type I. Type II variants with ozone, flame, or oil resistance are available on request.
Applications of Electrical Rubber Mat in South Korea
Electrical insulating mats are required wherever operators work near live electrical equipment and where electrical accident can occur anytime. Duratuf electrical insulating mats can be used across the following installation in South Korea:
- KEPCO distribution substations operating at 22.9kV across the national grid, and transmission substations at 154kV and above
- KHNP nuclear power facility electrical maintenance areas at Kori, Wolsong, Hanbit, and Hanul complexes
- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix semiconductor fabrication facility utility infrastructure and HT/LT control rooms at Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, Icheon, and Cheongju
- Samsung Display and LG Display electrical utility and control rooms at Paju and Gumi production facilities
- POSCO steelworks switchgear rooms and electrical maintenance areas at Pohang and Gwangyang
- Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, and HD Korea Shipbuilding shipyard electrical control rooms and MCC areas at Ulsan and Geoje
- Ulsan and Yeosu petrochemical complex HT/LT panels, switchgear rooms, and electrical maintenance areas
- Hyundai Motor and Kia automobile manufacturing plant electrical control panels at Ulsan, Gwangmyeong, and Hwasung
- Industrial complex building services and electrical infrastructure at Changwon, Gumi, and Incheon.
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