STEPMAT
An adhesive mat that removes more than 90% of hair and dust from shoe soles. Wipe it with water and use it again. Peeled sheets do not become waste.
Features
When it helps
- Hair and dust still cause complaints.
- Peel-off rules are not followed.
- You want less peeled-sheet waste.
- You want to show contamination control in an audit.
Removes more than 90%
A peel-off mat can leave about 40% of the dirt on the sole. STEPMAT removes more than 90%. The urethane gel follows the sole.
| Peel-off mat | STEPMAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Removal | About 60% | More than 90% |
ATP (+AMP) swab test with a Kikkoman Lumitester. Walk one minute, measure the sole, take three steps on the mat, and measure again. Figures are not a guarantee.
Tack and removal after repeated washing
| 1 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tack | 0.48 N | 0.68 N | 0.68 N | 0.65 N | 0.67 N |
| Removal | >90% | >90% | >90% | >90% | >90% |
90° peel tack test and ATP swab. Force gauge and Lumitester. Soil and wash 100 times, measured at 1, 25, 50, 75, and 100. Not a guarantee.
Removal after three years
About 20 people and several dozen trolleys a day, cleaned once a day. Unused: more than 90%. After three years: 79.3%. Not a guarantee.
Wipe and use again
When tack drops, wipe with water or the dedicated cleaner. Where traffic is heavy, clean more often or lay a larger area. Peeled sheets do not become waste.
Peel-off19.2 kg
STEPMAT1.7 kg
Waste comparison
A 900×600 mm mat over two years. Reusing STEPMAT, against buying a new peel-off mat each time, waste falls from 19.2 kg to 1.7 kg, a 91% reduction. Product weight only. Not a guarantee.
Antibacterial, antifungal, flame retardant
Those agents are in the material. Used in food and pharmaceutical plants. Flame performance is about UL94 V-2, except the semiconductive type.
Wall-to-wall
It can cover an air shower or a changing room. High-strength polyurethane stands up to light trolleys. No double-sided tape. The rough-floor type holds by following the floor.
Video
Structure
The soft gel follows the sole and lifts dirt that is hard to see. It sits on the floor without tape.
A protective film is on both sides.
Polyurethane
Core (PET)
Polyurethane
Semiconductive polyurethane
Core (PET)
Semiconductive polyurethane
Where to use it
Where hair and dust should not come in. A path for light trolleys, or a whole floor.
Changing room
Hand-wash area
Inside an air shower
Before a clean area
Antechamber
Light trolley path
Where to place it
This layout is effective.
- Clean area
- Semi-clean area
- Contaminated area
Dust catcherInside the air shower
HAIMEN MATBefore entering the workroom
Body roller / D-QuickBefore entering the workroom
STEPMATWhere dirt falls, and at doors between zones of different cleanliness
TIP REMOVERWork where dirt must not reach the product
Lift matA doorway that indoor vehicles pass through
How to use
Installation
1. Clean the floor.
2. Peel the film marked for the floor side and mist it. Leave the other film on.
3. Lay the wet side down and press out water and air.
4. Peel the top film, add aluminum slopes, and dry overnight (10 to 12 hours) without being stepped on.
- Not for outdoors or a dock open to the outside. Heat and UV age the polyurethane.
- A wet mat is slippery. Do not cross it with wet shoes or tires.
- Turning a trolley on the mat, or catching a load, can damage it.
- Uneven concrete is not suitable. Coated or resin floors are. Peel slowly from an edge.
- Avoid soft PVC and floors rich in plasticizer.
- Use an aluminum slope or under-mat if the step is a concern.
Walk about three steps. Clean with water or the dedicated cleaner. Large, hard, or sharp debris can scratch the surface.
Cleaning
1. Wet the mat well.
2. Wipe and gather the dirt.
3. Wipe the remaining water dry.
Comments
It lasts, and the cost came down.
The peel-off mat was bought often. This one is still fine after more than two years.
Food maker, Niigata
Soles come clean.
It is on the air-shower floor. The gel is softer and picks up more dirt.
Fragrance maker, Chiba
Powder stays out of the corridor.
Fine powder was leaving the room. The mat holds it.
Pharmaceutical maker, Osaka
Easier than a shoe washer.
The washer grew mold and odor. This mat is simpler to keep.
Food maker, Saitama
Some users
Asahi Breweries, Meiji, Nisshin Oillio, Ishiya, Maruha Nichiro, Nippon Ham Foods, Maruka Foods, Suntory Beer, Yokohama Dairy, Ito-Yokado, Hakata Salt, Takasago Seika, Takahashi Sauce, HOYA, Pokka Sapporo, JA Zen-Noh Gifu, Cosmerole, PERSOL Panasonic Factory Partners, Lec, Watami, Ueno Fine Chemicals, Nippon Kayaku
Lineup
Three-piece set
For a first installation. Mat, mop, and cleaner.
| Code | Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM01-11006 | 900×600 | 3.0 | Blue green. Mat, mop, cleaner |
| SM01-11007 | 1200×900 | 3.0 | Blue green. Mat, mop, cleaner |
| SM01-11008 | 900×600 | 6.0 | Blue green. Mat, mop, cleaner |
3 mm
| Code | Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM01-11001 | 900×600 | 3.0 | Blue green |
| SM01-11002 | 1200×900 | 3.0 | Blue green |
| SM01-11003 | 895×450 | 3.0 | Blue green |
6 mm
| Code | Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM01-11004 | 900×600 | 6.0 | Blue green |
| SM01-11005 | 1200×900 | 6.0 | Blue green |
Semiconductive
Surface resistance 10⁹ Ω.
| Code | Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM01-11009 | 900×600 | 3.0 | Gray, 10⁹ Ω |
| SM01-11010 | 1200×900 | 3.0 | Gray, 10⁹ Ω |
Cut and custom sizes, up to 5000 mm long and 1200 mm wide. Replace about every 2 to 3 years.
Questions
- How often is it replaced?
- About every 2 to 3 years. It depends on traffic and the room.
- Can a wet place use it?
- Water weakens the tack. Use it where the floor is dry.
- Where should it go?
- Before a cleanroom or air shower, and in the changing room.
- Can it be made to size?
- Yes. The maximum is 5000 mm long and 1200 mm wide.
Contact
If you have a question or would like to talk, please get in touch.