Non-slip swimming pool matting can be used in a variety of applications, whether it is for personal use, community use or within a workplace, Polymax has a large variety of pool matting to offer.

Our customers range from Private Spa Resorts and Community Leisure Centers, using our anti- slip as pool matting, to charitable organisations such as trinity house and the RNLI requiring safety for their personnel aboard sea vessels.

Our non slip matting can also be used in working environments such as clubs and bars, providing safe walking areas where spillages may occur. The anti-slip matting comes in a range of colours and thickness to suit your preference.

The Range

Our first anti-slip mat Is the FLOORLINE pool matting roll, a strong and flexible PVC matting roll that boasts resistances to chlorine, oils and salt water, making this an ideal solution for swimming pools and areas around open water swimming. Continue reading →

Polymax Playground

Polymax have been manufacturing playground flooring for 50 years, understanding that a quality product matters especially when children are involved. The Polymax PLAY tiles have been designed with the safety of children as the number 1 priority.

Polymax playground floors are manufactured using high grade environmentally friendly recycled rubber materials and the premium tiles are designed to be UV resistant, allowing the playground floors to maintain their colour, integrity and finish over a long period of time. The non-premium tiles need to be maintained if they are being placed outside, the Polymax floor care kit is ideal for enhancing the longevity of the tiles.

As we all head deeper into another UK lockdown Polymax have been, and are continuing, to support the local community with their DIY projects. From creating a home gym to rejuvenating your garage, lockdown is the prime time to work on home projects that you usually wouldn’t have the time or opportunity to complete, and Polymax are here to help. Continue reading →

Garage Floor Paint or a Garage Floor Covering?

You've decided to revamp your garage and your first choice is flooring. This is what will make the difference between a tired-looking old room and an area where you want to park your pride and joy, keep equipment and use as storage. You will likely have a search to see the options that are out there and find there may be more than first thought, but there is one key choice, whether to paint your floor or lay a garage floor covering in the form of tiles or rolls.

There are benefits to each, and this article should help you decide which option to go for, taking into account your budget, desired look and use of the area you would like to re-vamp.

Helping You Choose the Best Workshop Floor

Your workshop is where the magic happens, whether your an avid hobbyist working from your garage or a large business producing an industry-leading product.  Your work area needs to be a safe, clean and comfortable place to carry out tasks.

Installing new flooring is the easiest way to transform the look and practicality of your workspace and Polymax's range of workshop flooring comes with added benefits. Although standard concrete may be a solid and durable choice our range offers this, with the addition of anti-slip properties, chemical and oil resistance, scratch-resistant coatings and helps to absorb sound and impact.

We offer a variety of patterns, styles and sizes ensuring we will be able to supply the flooring you require, the following steps will help you find yours.

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

• Silicone Diaphragm Material
• Rubber Gaskets - Cut to Shape
• Machine Feet (Screw-on and Stick-on)
• Silicone, Viton and Nitrile O-Rings
• Adhesive Backed Foam
• Silicone Sponge

O-Rings for Ventilators

Polymax can supply O-rings for ventilator machines available in Silicone, PTFE and Nitrile. Our O-rings are available in a variety of sizes, shore hardnesses and materials. Additionally, certain polymers are able to meet specifications suitable for medical, pharmaceutical and food grades such as FDA, WRAS, USP Class VI, NSF and more. We hold a large stock of O-ring in our UK warehouse and are able to meet short deadlines. Contact us regarding your specific application requirements with free advice from one of our experts on 01420 472000. O-Rings for Ventilators

Rubber Feet for Ventilators

Tubing for Ventilators

Platinum silicone tubing according to FDA, WRAS and NSF specifications. Large range of sizes available suitable for pneumatic and fluid transfer applications. We are able to meet various specifications and requirements please contact us for more information on 01420 550597.

Silicone Tubing for Ventilators

Straps for PPE Face Sheilds

Manufacturers are designing PPE face shields using 60ShA solid silicone for the straps. We can offer materials meeting FDA specifications sold by the metre suitable for laser or CND cutting. Polymax offers an in-house fabrication service to create custom gaskets or strips. Furthermore, we have introduced a new material the SILSURE Antimicrobial Silicone. This compound has been independently tested and proven to inhibit bacterial growth.

In-House Fabrication Service for Gaskets and Strips

SILSURE Antimicrobial Silicone Material

Sponge for PPE Face Shields

We also sell FDA approved sponge suitable for padding the inside of face shields for comfort strips. Other non-FDA options include our ready-made silicone foam strips or our adhesive-backed neoprene foam.

FDA Sponge Sheet

Non-FDA Silicone Foam Strips

Adhesive Backed Foam

Please contact us if you require any advice from our sales engineers, we are here to help. Call 01420 550597 or email sales@polymax.co.uk.

Replacing a critical component can be difficult to get right, especially if you do not have the original machine specifications. Thankfully, there are a few ways to identify oil seals; from their design, size and material. As there are hundreds of different oil seals available on the market, this guide will cover the four most common design types. Typically available with either a single or double lip, in Nitrile or Viton Rubber Material.

Installing a van mat is one of the easiest ways to improve your van. If you are tired of the standard metal flooring in your cargo bay, covering it with high-quality rubber matting can smooth out uneven surfaces, provide better grip and add insulation to your vehicle. Better yet, it will not break the bank! High-quality rubber matting comes in at a small price for years of service, even in the toughest work environments. There are plenty of types to choose from. this guide will go through some of the different materials and give some tips for installation. Continue reading →

In November, Polymax sponsored the PhD student research showcase at the School of Engineering and Materials Science at the Queen Mary University of London. Our Head of Marketing, Julia Strudwick, spent the day at the Industrial Liaison Forum, meeting the students before presenting the award to three winners. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the current research projects in development across the faculty with almost 80 students participating in the poster competition. The students exhibited their work in the prestigious ‘Octagon’ hall which is used for a variety of events and graduation ceremonies. The winners were selected by a panel of judges made up with academics from the Materials Engineering, Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering divisions. Continue reading →