What does BS EN 13501-1 cover?
It classifies how construction materials react to fire, including flame spread and smoke production. Flooring has its own set of ratings.
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Industrial Matting Glossary
BS EN 13501-1
European fire classification standard for construction products, including flooring. It defines how materials perform for flame spread and smoke release.
Standard
Why it matters
- - Defines fire reaction classification for flooring products.
- - Used in compliance packs and audit documentation.
- - Ratings vary by material and surface format.
Typical uses
- - Hot works and fabrication environments.
- - Projects with insurer or auditor fire requirements.
- - Industrial fit-outs that need documented fire performance.
Documents to request
- - Request the fire classification report for the exact product.
- - Confirm the tested format matches the installed surface.
- - Include the classification in your HSE documentation.
Safe-Flex guidance
Related resources for BS EN 13501-1
Safe-Flex context
Spec support for Safe-Flex by Ergo Advantage.
Maximum Matting supplies Safe-Flex by Ergo Advantage and helps UK teams specify the right surface, documentation, and layout. Share your hazards and we will return a tailored spec pack and plan.
What we need from you
- Hazards present (oils, static, heat, standing time).
- Traffic types (pedestrian, pallet trucks, forklifts).
- Standards or test values required by HSE or insurers.
- Photos, drawings, or a simple sketch of the area.
FAQ
Common questions about BS EN 13501-1.
Does a classification mean the product is fireproof?
No. A fire classification indicates performance under test conditions. It does not mean a product cannot burn.
What should I request for compliance files?
Ask for the official classification report and product statement so you can include it in your RAMS or HSE packs.
Compare suppliers
Evaluate BS EN 13501-1 suppliers without the noise.
We keep comparisons factual and spec-based. Use the comparison pages to review scope, documentation, and support, then request samples for like-for-like evaluation.
General Industrial & Anti-Fatigue Matting
COBA Europe
- - One of the most established UK matting names (safety matting since 1979)
- - Very wide range: anti-fatigue, entrance, industrial and ESD
- - Flagship Orthomat anti-fatigue line with many surface variants
- - Fatigue-Step rubber tiles use 80% recycled content
Anti-Fatigue & Ergonomic Flooring (US-made)
Wearwell
- - Category pioneer — anti-fatigue/ergonomic flooring since 1950
- - In-house US manufacturing (Smyrna, Tennessee) for supply control
- - Limited Lifetime warranty on flagship ErgoDeck tiles
- - Sustainability options (FOUNDATION tiles are 100% recycled polypropylene)
Interlocking PVC Industrial Floor Tiles
Ecotile Flooring
- - Privately-owned UK manufacturer, founded 1996 (Made in Britain member)
- - ISO 9001 injection-moulding plant in Luton/Bedfordshire
- - Durable PVC interlocking tiles in 5mm, 7mm and 10mm
- - Blue-chip client list (Rolls-Royce, Bosch, Amazon, MoD)
Heavy-Duty PVC Garage & Ground-Protection Tiles
Duramat UK
- - UK business (Essex) specialising in PVC garage/workshop tiles
- - Solid 7mm and cavity 12mm honeycomb tile designs
- - Wide range incl. ground/grass protection (DuraPark)
- - Multiple tile sizes (50cm, 40cm, 30cm)
ESD / Anti-Static Specialist
Bondline Electronics
- - Dedicated UK ESD/anti-static specialist since 1986
- - Full EPA range: matting, wrist straps, packaging, garments, test gear
- - States conformance to BS EN / IEC 61340-5-1
- - UK manufacturing capability plus long-term UK manufacturing partner
Online Matting & Workplace-Safety Retailer
First Mats
- - Broad multi-brand range (3,500+ products) from one supplier
- - Strong customer reviews and fast UK dispatch
- - Custom logo mats produced in-house in the UK
- - Trade pricing and bulk options for procurement teams
Entrance, Logo & Industrial Matting Supplier
Mats Nationwide
- - Family-owned UK supplier with deep mat-industry experience (since 2008)
- - Strong custom/printed logo mats with no minimum order
- - Free fast UK delivery and NFSI high-traction options
- - Approved supplier to many blue-chip organisations
Commercial & Industrial Matting Supplier
Mats4U
- - Long-established (parent Denis Rawlins Ltd, since 1981)
- - Majority of mats manufactured in the UK, made-to-order
- - Free UK delivery, satisfaction guarantee and 365-day returns
- - Wide, well-segmented catalogue across many sectors
Warehouse & Workplace Equipment Retailer
BiGDUG
- - One-stop B2B supplier (storage, racking, flooring & mats)
- - Own-brand value lines alongside specialist brands (COBA, Wearwell)
- - Published bulk/volume pricing on own-brand mats
- - Backed by international parent TAKKT; 3-year warranty on Essentials range
Specialist Entrance & Industrial Flooring
Jaymart
- - Long-established family-run UK supplier (since the 1960s)
- - Very broad specialist range (~500 ranges of mats and flooring)
- - Bespoke sizing and logo-in-mat manufacturing service
- - Free samples, UK-wide site visits and technical advice
Flexible PVC Extruded Matting
Plastex
- - UK manufacturer since 1963 (Wickford, Essex); designs own products & machinery
- - ISO 9001 certified continuously since 1993
- - Published, third-party-tested specs (DIN slip, EN fire ratings)
- - Broad specialised range (30+ products) for wet, hygiene & industrial areas
Washable Entrance & Dust-Control Matting
Kleen-Tex
- - Heritage manufacturer (group founded 1967; invented launderable rubber-backed mats)
- - Products designed for professional laundering/textile service
- - Recycled-content options (Super-Mat uses 100% ECONYL nylon)
- - Strong logo/custom-print capability and multi-year guarantees
Industrial & Anti-Fatigue Matting (US/EMEA)
NoTrax
- - Established matting manufacturer (brand since 1948; now Justrite)
- - Strong modular interlocking systems (Cushion-Ease, Niru)
- - Specialist nitrile rubber options for oil/chemical resistance
- - NFSI-certified slip resistance and fire-retardant variants
Premium Anti-Fatigue Mats (US-made)
WellnessMats
- - Single-piece 100% polyurethane construction (no curl, no delamination)
- - Industry-leading 20-year warranty
- - Hygienic, non-toxic materials (ASTM-G21 antimicrobial)
- - ADA-compliant bevelled no-trip edge with non-slip surfaces
Broad-Line Workplace Equipment Distributor
KAISER+KRAFT
- - One-stop B2B catalogue (~75,000+ items) incl. matting
- - Stocks recognised specialist brands (COBA, NoTrax)
- - UK site with GBP pricing and frequent promotions
- - Scale and buyer terms (up to 15-yr guarantees, 30-day returns)
Ergonomic Mat Specialist
Ergomat
- - Bubble mat profiles
- - Global brand
- - Industrial hygiene focus
Modular Interlocking Tiles
Ergo Deck
- - Wearwell brand
- - Interlocking tile system
- - Wet area applications
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