At a glance
- Dimensions
- Customer-specific, max. 1600 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 1200 mm
- IP Rating
- IP67
- Standards
- Type-tested to EN ISO 13856-1 with ESD3
- Colour
- Black, grey, yellow or orange
- Technology
- Pressure-sensitive safety mat
- Relay Contact Rating
- Max. 48 V AC/DC, 0.5 A
Bircher ESM-54 Safety Mat, Custom Rectangular Size
Price on request
At a glance
- Dimensions
- Customer-specific, max. 1600 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 1200 mm
- IP Rating
- IP67
- Standards
- Type-tested to EN ISO 13856-1 with ESD3
- Colour
- Black, grey, yellow or orange
- Technology
- Pressure-sensitive safety mat
- Relay Contact Rating
- Max. 48 V AC/DC, 0.5 A
Safety mat made to your length and width that stops a machine when someone steps on it, or switches an automatic door, where standard sizes do not fit. Polyurethane, grip or smooth surface, choice of colour, cable position and resistor.
Include the required quantity and configuration in your quote request. Price and availability will be confirmed in the quotation.
- WarrantyManufacturer warranty under Bircher's terms. Warranty claims
- DeliveryPrice, availability and delivery charges are confirmed in your quotation. Shipping and delivery
Overview
What it is
ESM-54 is the rectangular Bircher safety mat for sizes between the ESM-52 standard steps. It uses the same fully potted polyurethane construction with contact plates that close when loaded.
What it is used for
Guarding machine danger zones and switching automatic doors where the floor area does not match a standard mat size.
Key features
- Length and width to order, up to 1600 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 1200 mm, other sizes on request.
- Surface with grip structure A or D, or smooth surface (ESM-54G).
- Colours black, grey, yellow or orange.
- One or two cables up to 5 m, with or without AMP 6.3 mm plug and with or without integrated resistor.
- Customer-specific cable position and active edges.
- IP67, -25 to +70 °C.
Buying considerations
Send length, width, surface, colour, cable count, length and position with the quote request. For safety functions the mat must be used with a Bircher switching device such as ESD3.
Installation considerations
Lay directly on the floor or under a covering. Ramp rails and Z-rails secure the mat edges.
Compatibility
Bircher ESD3 and EsMatix 3 switching devices; can be combined in series with other Bircher mats.
Features

Size and fit
- Dimensions
- Customer-specific, max. 1600 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 1200 mm; min. 200 x 200 mm
Technical specifications
Key facts
- What is it?
- Safety Edges & MatsBrand Bircher, model ESM-54
- What is it used for?
- Danger zone guarding at machines
- Can it be used outdoors?
- IP67
- Which accessories may be required?
- ESD3 safety switching deviceSome depend on the installation. See Works with for the conditions.
- Which documents are available?
- Brochure (2), user manual, quick start guide, certificate Open documents
- Can SecurityGearHub help with installation?
- Setup guidanceManuals, wiring guides and answers to setup questions. On-site work is arranged separately where available. Ask about installation
- Not stated by the manufacturer
- power, box contents
General
- Technology
- Pressure-sensitive safety mat, contact plates in polyurethane
- Response Time
- Below 5 ms with ESD3 switching device
- Relay Contact Rating
- Max. 48 V AC/DC, 0.5 A
- Load Capacity
- 1 x 2000 N/cm²; 6000 x 2000 kg forklift; 1 million x 1000 N (EN ISO 13856-1 test)
- Application
- Danger zone guarding at machines, step-on switching at doors
- Surface
- Grip structure A or D, or smooth (ESM-54G)
- Cable Length
- 1 or 2 cables, customer-specific, max. 5 m
Environment
- Operating Temperature
- -25 to +70 °C (operation and storage)
- IP Rating
- IP67 (without cable ends)
Physical
- Housing Material
- Polyurethane (PUR)
- Material Hardness
- 55 ±5 or 80 ±5 Shore A
- Dimensions
- Customer-specific, max. 1600 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 1200 mm; min. 200 x 200 mm
- Colour
- Black, grey, yellow or orange
Approvals
- Standards
- Type-tested to EN ISO 13856-1 with ESD3; PLe Cat. 3 to EN ISO 13849-1 in combination
- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty under Bircher's terms. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
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Downloads
Documentation
- Bircher safety mats: Safety Mats BrochureBrochure · Family · 4.8 MBDownload
- Bircher safety mats: Safety Mat Applications BrochureBrochure · Family · 7.3 MBDownload
Certificate and compliance document (1)
- ESM 54 EU Declaration of ConformityCertificate · This model · 386.2 KBDownload
User manual
Series documents can differ from your exact model. Report a wrong or missing file
Works with this product
Relevant accessories
- Bircher ESD3 Safety Switching Device for Edges and MatsESD3
Why Mat is type-tested to EN ISO 13856-1 only in combination with ESD3; it is not a safety device alone. Condition: Safety applications.
Other models in the series
- Bircher ESM-52 Safety Mat, 8 Standard SizesESM-52
Why Standard sizes with article numbers.
Questions about this product
What is the largest ESM-54 mat?
Bircher lists max. 1600 x 1000 mm or max. 1200 x 1200 mm, with other sizes on request.
Is a smooth surface available?
Yes, as ESM-54G. Grip structures A and D are the alternatives.
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