[Safety sensors]-Safety carpet
📌 Product Advantages
BBC BIRCHER Switzerland Original technology, stable and reliable quality.
Certified safety system in combination with EsMatix 3 safety monitors with PLe / Cat.3 safety level
IP67 high degree of protection, can be short-term immersion in water, adapt to harsh environments
Various shapes, sizes and surface structures are available, and customisation is supported.
Multiple sensing zones can be set up on a single surface to flexibly adapt to complex scenes.
Extremely durable, suitable for small and large batch production
Typical EN 13856-1 test for safety and reliability
🏭 Scenario
Robotic workstations, automated production lines, hazardous area protection, safe areas around industrial doors, etc.
📞 Selection Support
For selection advice or customised sizes, please feel free to contact us.
Safety Carpet / Safety Mat ESM-52 / ESM-54 / ESM-57 / EMP / ES-Button
Product Number:SD-ESM-001
Technical parameters:
- Load capacity: 48 V / 0.5 A
- Product Thickness: 11.4 mm with anti-slip point / 10 mm without anti-slip point
- Product weight: 11.5 kg/m2 with anti-slip points / 10.5 kg/m2 without anti-slip points
- Cable length: standard 300 mm (ESM-52) or customer-specific (ESM-54), max. 5 m
- Ordering dimensions: L × W, max. 1600 x 1000 mm or max. 1200 x 1200 mm; other sizes on request
- Bircher safety mats according to EN ISO 13849-1 correspond to the requirements of PLe and cat.3 and have been typically tested according to EN 13856-1.
- Protection class: IP67
Description:When anyone steps on the mat or places a load on the surface, two parallel contact surfaces are pressed together to form an electrical circuit, many shapes available, choice of surface structure and hardness, several inductive zones can exist on a single surface, customised, small and large batch production. Particularly durable, universal sizes as well as customised solutions.
🟡 Bircher Safety Carpet/Tread Mats
Pressure-sensitive safety mats - solutions for personnel and hazardous area protection
Answer: Bircher safety mats forDetection of persons or objects in a defined areaOnce someone steps into the danger zone, the system immediately triggers a shutdown or alarm to protect the operator's safety.
⚙️ How it works: When a person or heavy object steps on the carpet, the two parallel contact surfaces inside are pressed together to form an electrical circuit, generating a switching signal. Matching EsMatix3 Security MonitorWhen used, the system complies with EN ISO 13849-1 standard (performance class PL e, cat. 3) and has passed the EN ISO 13856-1 typical test.
- 🏭 Hazardous areas for plant machinery (to prevent accidental start-up)
- 🚪 Automatic / revolving door access control and safety interlocks
- 🚜 Forklift/Stand-up Vehicle Presence Detection
- 🔄 Folding door external danger point protection
Answer: Bircher offers a wide range of specialised models to suit different scenarios. The core differences are as follows:
| model number | typology | main application | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESM-52 | Standard Rectangle | Plant machinery, hazardous areas | Various standard sizes, non-slip bumps, combinable with large area |
| ESM-54 | Rectangular (middle size) | Automatic doors, special size requirements | Anti-slip bump/smooth surface available, customised intermediate sizes supported |
| ESM-57 | Special shapes | Fully personalised applications | Any shape/size/surface, Multiple sensing zones, Various colours available |
| EMP | Forklift truck mats | Forklift/industrial vehicle | Presence detection, vibration-dampened design, footswitch function can be integrated |
| ES-Button | Push Button Switch | Machine control system | Hand/foot/arm operated, resistant to contamination and humidity, robust and durable |
📌 Quick Selection Guide:
- Standard industrial protection → ESM-52/54 (Cost effective, many sizes in stock)
- Shaped or special size requirements → ESM-57 (Fully customisable and flexible)
- Forklift/Stand-up Vehicle Fall Protection → EMP (presence detection, in line with vehicle safety requirements)
- Manual triggering of the safety signal → ES-Button (for humid/heavily polluted environments)
Answer: The safety carpet is made ofPolyurethane (PUR) materialsIt has a high IP67 protection rating and is designed for demanding industrial scenarios.
✅ Applicable toWet, oily workshop, dusty environment, heavy forklift run over, outdoor installationThe material is available in 55±5 Shore A or 80±5 Shore A hardnesses for comfort and durability. Material hardness is available in 55±5 Shore A or 80±5 Shore A for comfort and durability.
Answer: The safety carpet can be directly connected to a normal controller to be used as a switch, but if it is required to meet theSafety certification standards (EN ISO 13849-1, PL e / cat.3) and TÜV or CE safety circuit requirements, then theMust be used with EsMatix3 Security Monitor。
Recommended EsMatix3 Security Monitor:
- 364283 EsMatix 3 - Standard safety monitor, dual channel redundant inputs, auto/manual reset, DIN rail mounting.
- 364284 EsMatix 3. - Inverted status output for special logic control.
Monitor Core Functions:
- Multiple safety mats can be connected (redundant inputs)
- Redundant safety outputs (forced disconnect relay)
- Satisfies PL e / cat.3 performance level
- Typically tested according to EN ISO 13856-1.
Anti-slip bump construction (ESM-54 / ESM-57 optional):
- Structure A - Ø25mm bumps, spacing 29.5mm, height 1mm (good non-slip, easy to clean)
- Structure D - Ø23mm bumps, 25mm spacing, 1.4mm height (stronger grip)
- Structure G - Smooth surfaces (suitable for carpet coverings or special cleaning requirements)
🎨 Colour: Black, grey, yellow, orange (yellow/orange recommended for high gloss warnings) EMP and custom mats can also be ordered in RAL colour codes.
- 🚗 Forklift/industrial vehicle: EMP Forklift Mats are used for standing platform personnel presence detection and immediate stopping when the driver leaves to avoid accidental skidding.
- 🏥 Healthcare (CareMat): Connected to the nurse call system, the patient gets out of bed when the alarm, effective prevention of falls.
- 💰 Transport of valuables: Customised security mats are used for personnel segregation and item presence detection in vault/escort vehicles.
- 🚠 Cable car/public transport: Monitor the door threshold area to ensure safe passenger boarding and alighting.
Anyone who needsPresence detection, zone guarding, safety interlocksBircher Safety Carpets offers customised solutions for every situation.
📦 Summary of important technologies (quick reference)
✅ The safety carpet combined with the EsMatix3 monitor is a certified safety system and complies with the Machinery Directive. For further sizes, special shapes, explosion-proof or chemical-resistant models, please consult an official Bircher or authorised partner.