Notrax® glossary

Decalon®
It is an exclusive Notrax® yarn constructed of 2750 denier polypropylene fibre. It enables a line of products that provide superb wear resistance, exceptional moisture retention and crisp pattern appearance in coordinating colours.

Denier
It is defined as the thickness of the yarn strand. Combined with the face weight (grams of yarn per m²), and the density or volume of yarn strands, It is a critical factor in the performance, quality and durability of an entrance mat.

Needlepunch
It is a manufacturing process for carpet matting, engineered with a unique blend of 4 Denier thicknesses of polypropylene yarn ranging from very fine to very thick, needle punched products offer good crush resistance.

Tufted products
They are sewn into a backing. Notrax uses only the very best yarns offering high quality in terms of water absorption and appearance. Tufted products offer a broad choice of colours and patterns.

Vinyl
It stands for polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC. Made from a plastic compound, vulcanized into a flexible, durable and moisture resistant material; ideal for use as backing under carpet matting, particularly for longer lengths. Notrax® compounds are free of toxic DOP. PVC is recyclable.

DOP
It stands for Dioctyle Phthalate which is an additive used to cheapen vinyl compounds. It is slowly released into the air, leached into soil, water or liquids/foods. Direct exposure can cause serious health problems. All Notrax® products are free of this substance.

SBR
It stands for Styrene Butadiene Rubber, it’s a synthetic rubber that can be compounded to provide very fine abrasion, wear, and tensile qualities. Notrax® uses SBR as the backing of its heavy-duty high-performance mat products, moulded with grip pattern.

Nitrile
It is the trade’s word used for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, also known as NBR. It’s a synthetic rubber characterized by its high tensile strength and property retention after exposure to heat, oil and chemicals. Notrax® washable logo and printed design mats are made with 100% nitrile rubber backing.

Water Retention
Indicates the moisture retention of an entrance mat in actual usage. The higher the pointer in the test chart, the more litres of water per square meter that can be contained within the mat.

Crush Resistance
Indicates the time it takes for a mat to lose its attractive appearance and functionality. This test simulates the wear an entrance mat will receive under normal foot traffic. The higher the pointer in the test chart, the greater its resistance to wear and crushing.

Dust Control
Indicates the amount of debris an entrance mat can capture, hold and hide in actual usage. The effectiveness of this function is owed to a combination of manufacturing techniques and the quality of yarns used. The higher the pointer in the test chart, the more debris is scraped off shoes.

Anti-Fatigue Properties
The cushioning qualities found in NoTrax® matting alleviates foot and lower back pressure, while stimulating blood circulation that helps to reduce stress on the lower back, leg joints and major muscle groups.

Chemical Resistance
The degree to which NoTrax® industrial matting products can withstand the erosive qualities of chemicals, oils, and greases found in applicable environments.

Dyna-Shield™
A revolutionary process perfected by Superior Manufacturing Group that creates a tough protective barrier on the surface of select foam anti-fatigue matting products. Dyna-Shield® mats have greater tensile strength and are more resistant to wear than traditional sponge matting.

GSII®
A technology that is incorporated into select NoTrax® industrial floor matting products allowing them to excel in the harshest industrial environments where aggressive chemicals, oils and greases are commonly found, and often times where traditional matting fails.

Nitrile Rubber
A rubber compound specifically engineered for use in the harshest environments due to its increased resistance to many chemicals, oils, greases, and animal fats. Nitrile rubber also provides increased gas permeability, thermal stability, and abrasion resistance. Niru® is the Notrax® trademarked name for the Nitrile rubber compound.

PVC Compounds
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a plastic compound used to manufacture a variety of end products. PVC is known for its durability, moisture resistance, versatility and its ability to withstand harsh environments.

UniFusion™
A revolutionary bonding process that uses heat and pressure to fuse a floor matting top surface to a base material. The end result is a finished product that is virtually a single piece, thereby eliminating the possibility of de-lamination.

MicroStop
Anti-microbial rubber compound made from a specially formulated blend of raw materials that inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, and fungi that can cause odour, stains, and product deterioration. All MictrStop products pass ASTM G-21, the test used by NSF/ANSI for standard 52.