How to Avoid Common Mistakes Made with Sticky Mats
In cleanroom entrances, sticky mats are essential components for trapping dust, dirt, and particulates to keep them from spreading inside the cleanroom. Common mistakes made with sticky mats include overusing them until they are no longer sticky and are not properly collecting contaminants, incorrect installation, and buying the wrong kind of adhesive mat for your cleanroom.
The sticky mat experts at Medco Supplies have these suggestions to help you avoid the top 3 mistakes made with cleanroom tacky mats.
How often do I replace my sticky mat?
If used too long, adhesive mats lose their tacky quality and can become too dirty. For best results, sticky mats should be replaced every 30 to 50 walk-throughs. When the top sheet needs to be removed, carefully pull a small amount of the sheet back at an angle. Work slowly, around the edges, folding it in on itself so you can capture all the dirt inside the sheet.
How do I install my sticky mat?
When installing a sticky mat, it is important to clean the floor first. Any floor treatments, such as wax polish or cleaners, may cause poor adhesion for the mat. Try cleaning with a solution of 70% IPA alcohol and 30% water. Allow to dry completely before installing sticky mat.
Also, floors that are porous or textured are a poor choice. Sticky mats do best on clean, smooth, moisture-free surfaces. Place your mat lengthwise to allow for the maximum number of steps possible.
Remove the bottom protective sheet from the sticky mat. Start at the point where you want your mat to end, just before the cleanroom entrance. Using the short side, place two corners of the sticky mat onto the floor and work your way down, smoothing out the bubbles as you go. Press down hard or walk across it to make sure it is secure. Finally, peel off the top protective sheet so the tacky top is exposed.
What should I look for in a sticky mat?
To get the best sticky mat for your cleanroom, you should make sure that the sticky mat is going to be long enough for more than one foot to touch down on it. You also should make sure your sticky mats have numbered, removable sheets for quick and easy maintenance. Mat edges should not be beveled to ensure each sheet is contaminant-free. Mats should be treated with an anti-microbial agent. The mat bundle should adhere to the floor to prevent slipping and buckling. Finally, the mats should resist adhesive transfer to prevent sheet-to-sheet delamination.
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Available in blue, gray or white, sticky mats come in cases of 8 or 4 and in many different size options. Each mat has 30 adhesive sheets. To get a quote for a bulk order, contact us today.
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