Frequently Asked Questions
What are dust control sticky mats and how do they help reduce contamination?
Dust control sticky mats are adhesive floor mats designed to capture dust, dirt and fine debris from footwear and trolley wheels. Positioned at entrances or transition points, they help reduce the amount of tracked-in contamination reaching clean rooms, laboratories, healthcare facilities, food processing areas, construction zones and other sensitive workplaces.
How do the 30 peel-away adhesive layers on Richmond sticky mats work?
Each Richmond sticky mat pad contains 30 individual adhesive polyethylene sheets. Once the exposed sheet has collected dust and debris, it can be peeled away to reveal a fresh adhesive surface underneath. The individual layers are numbered from 1 to 30, making it easier to monitor usage and determine when a replacement pad will be required.
What size sticky mat should I choose for my doorway or work area?
Richmond Dust Control Sticky Mats are available in 600 x 900mm, 660 x 1150mm and 900 x 900mm sizes. The 600 x 900mm mat is a compact option for standard doorways and smaller spaces, while the longer 660 x 1150mm mat provides increased contact area for footwear and trolley wheels. The 900 x 900mm mat provides wider coverage for larger entryways, double doors and busy access points. Consider the dimensions of the entrance, available floor space and expected traffic when selecting a size.
Where should sticky mats be positioned for effective dust and dirt control?
Sticky mats are typically positioned at entrances and transition points where people or wheeled equipment move from general or dusty work areas into cleaner or more sensitive environments. Suitable locations include clean room entrances, laboratories, food production areas, healthcare facilities, server rooms and transitions between construction zones and finished areas.
Can Richmond sticky mats capture dust and debris from both footwear and trolley wheels?
Yes. Richmond Dust Control Sticky Mats feature a high-tack adhesive surface designed to make contact with shoes, work boots and trolley wheels, capturing loose dust, dirt and fine debris as they pass over the mat. Their low-profile design also supports regular pedestrian and trolley movement through access points.
How often should the top adhesive layer of a sticky mat be peeled away?
The exposed layer should be peeled away once it has accumulated enough dust, dirt and debris that its adhesive surface is no longer providing effective contact. How frequently this is required will depend on pedestrian and trolley traffic, surrounding dust levels and the conditions of the workplace. Removing the contaminated layer immediately exposes a fresh adhesive sheet underneath.
Do Richmond Dust Control Sticky Mats require a separate mat frame or holder?
No. Richmond sticky mats feature a self-adhesive backing that allows the pad to be secured directly to a suitable clean hard floor surface without requiring a separate mat frame. Their low-profile polyethylene construction provides a straightforward installation for entrances, corridors and internal transition points.
Should I purchase an individual sticky mat pad or a carton of 10 pads?
An individual pad can be suitable for a single entrance, occasional replacement or lower-volume applications. A carton of 10 pads is better suited to facilities with multiple entrances, higher traffic levels or ongoing replacement requirements. Each pad contains 30 peel-away adhesive layers, meaning a 10-pad carton provides 300 adhesive layers in total.
Dust Control Sticky Mats & Clean Room Sticky Mats
Richmond supplies durable sticky mats designed to help reduce dust and contamination across clean rooms, hospitals, food processing facilities, laboratories, construction sites and commercial workplaces. Our range of dust control sticky mats and clean room sticky mats features multi-layer peel-away adhesive sheets that capture dirt, dust and debris from footwear and trolley wheels before they enter sensitive areas, helping maintain cleaner, safer environments.
Manufactured from durable polyethylene, each adhesive sticky mat contains 30 numbered peel-away layers. When the exposed surface becomes contaminated, the layer can be removed to reveal a fresh adhesive sheet underneath. A low-profile design supports pedestrian and trolley movement, while the self-adhesive backing secures the mat directly to suitable clean hard floor surfaces.
Richmond sticky mats are available in 600 x 900mm, 660 x 1150mm and 900 x 900mm sizes, with individual pads and cartons of 10 pads available to suit different entry points and usage requirements.
Adhesive Floor Mats for Dust & Contamination Control
Dust control mats provide a simple way to reduce the transfer of particles between general work areas and cleaner or controlled environments. The high-tack adhesive surface makes contact with shoes, work boots and trolley wheels, capturing loose dust, dirt and fine debris before it can be carried further into the facility.
With 30 peel-away layers per pad, operators can quickly expose a fresh surface without removing and replacing the complete mat. Numbered sheets make remaining layers easier to monitor, while the 3.5N adhesive provides effective contact for routine pedestrian and trolley traffic.
These sticky floor mats are suitable for positioning at entrances to clean rooms, laboratories, food production areas, healthcare facilities, construction zones, data rooms and other workplaces where controlling tracked-in contamination is important.
Product Types by Application
600 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mats
The 600 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mat (SMR001) provides a compact adhesive surface for doorways, access points and controlled work areas where floor space is limited.
For facilities requiring ongoing replacements or mats across multiple entrances, the 600 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mat Carton (SMR002) contains 10 pads. Each pad provides 30 peel-away adhesive layers.
660 x 1150mm Dust Control Sticky Mats
The 660 x 1150mm Dust Control Sticky Mat (SMR003) provides a longer contact area for footwear and trolley wheels, making it suitable for entrances where increased coverage is required.
The 660 x 1150mm Dust Control Sticky Mat Carton (SMR004) supplies 10 pads for higher-use facilities, multiple access points or planned replacement stock.
900 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mats
The 900 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mat (SMR005) provides wider floor coverage for larger entryways, double doors and areas with frequent pedestrian or trolley traffic.
For larger facilities and ongoing dust control programs, the 900 x 900mm Dust Control Sticky Mat Carton (SMR006) includes 10 pads, with 30 individually removable adhesive layers on each pad.
Sticky Mat Features
30 Peel-Away Adhesive Layers
Each sticky mat pad contains 30 adhesive polyethylene sheets. Once the exposed layer has collected dust and debris, it can be peeled away to reveal a clean adhesive surface underneath.
The individual layers are numbered from 1 to 30, allowing operators to monitor consumption and plan replacement stock.
3.5N Adhesive Surface
The high-tack 3.5N adhesive surface captures dust, dirt and fine debris through contact with footwear and trolley wheels.
This makes the mats suitable for access points between general workspaces and areas where reducing tracked-in contamination is required.
Low-Profile Polyethylene Construction
Durable polyethylene construction provides tear resistance for commercial, industrial and controlled workplace environments while maintaining a low floor profile.
The low-profile design supports regular pedestrian and trolley movement through entrances without requiring a raised mat frame.
Self-Adhesive Backing
A self-adhesive backing allows each dust control mat to be secured directly to a suitable clean hard floor surface.
This provides a straightforward installation method for entrances, corridors and transition points where a separate mat frame is not required.
Applications by Industry
- Clean Rooms: Clean room sticky mats for capturing dust and debris from footwear and trolley wheels at controlled-area entrances.
- Hospitals & Healthcare: Adhesive floor mats for reducing tracked-in particles around designated sensitive work areas.
- Laboratories: Dust control sticky mats for entry points into testing, research and controlled laboratory environments.
- Food Processing: Sticky mats for helping control dirt and debris transferred between production and general access areas.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Peel-away adhesive mats for transition points leading into controlled production environments.
- Construction Sites: Dust control mats for reducing the transfer of construction dust and fine debris into finished or occupied areas.
- Data Centres & Server Rooms: Sticky floor mats for capturing particles before personnel or wheeled equipment enters sensitive technology areas.
- Warehouses & Commercial Buildings: Adhesive mats for designated entrances and internal transition points where tracked-in dust needs to be reduced.
Dust Control Solutions Across Australia
Richmond supplies dust control sticky mats and clean room sticky mats across Australia for commercial, healthcare, laboratory, food production, construction and controlled workplace applications. With three mat sizes and both individual pad and 10-pad carton options available, facilities can select a format suited to their entrance dimensions, traffic levels and replacement requirements.
As an Australian leading supplier of workplace and industrial equipment, Richmond supports businesses with practical products for cleaner and more efficient work environments, backed by national supply and experienced local teams.
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