Industrial and Rubber Matting Selection Guide
How to choose the right industrial mat by function: anti-fatigue, entrance, drainage, PVC tube and custom. From Viking Rollers, an Australian rubber and PVC matting supplier backed by 30 years of trade and wholesale experience.
Choose by function first
Match the mat to the job it has to do. Start with the area and the problem you are solving: standing comfort, dirt and water at entrances, drainage in wet areas, or a custom requirement.
Matting categories
- Anti-fatigue cushions workers who stand for long periods. Top Deck, Air Step and the 22mm Heavy-Duty mat.
- Entrance and door stops dirt and water at the door. Honeycomb, Ribbed Door and Ribbed Entrance mats.
- Drainage lets water and waste fall away in wet and wash-down areas. Link Mat, Reversible Roll, Big Rib and Premium Cushion.
- PVC tube the Cushion Tube Matting drains water in wet rooms and wash-down zones.
- Specialty the Boot Dip Mat for biosecurity and the Ute and Cargo Hole Mat for trays.
- Custom rubber and PVC made to order to your dimensions, profile and thickness.
Comparison
| Category | Primary function | Best environment | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-fatigue | Standing comfort and safety | Dry workstations | Top Deck, Air Step, Heavy-Duty 22mm |
| Entrance and door | Dirt and water control | Doorways and entries | Honeycomb, Ribbed Door, Ribbed Entrance |
| Drainage | Drain water and waste away from feet | Wet, greasy, wash-down areas | Link Mat, Reversible Roll, Big Rib, Premium Cushion |
| PVC tube | Wet-area drainage and relief | Wet rooms, pool surrounds | Cushion Tube Matting |
| Specialty | Biosecurity and cargo drainage | Control points, ute trays | Boot Dip, Ute and Cargo Hole |
| Custom | Made to your specification | Non-standard areas, volume supply | Custom rubber and PVC matting |
How to specify
Tell us the area and approximate dimensions, whether it is wet or dry, the foot or forklift traffic, the function, any hygiene or biosecurity requirement, and the quantity. We will recommend the right mat and return a trade quote, or have it made to order.
Call 07 3274 6967 or email info@vikingrollers.com.au.