A Guide to Ground Protection Matting Brands - Checkers Safety
A Guide to Ground Protection Matting Brands - Checkers Safety
Ground protection mats are intended to provide stabilization, temporary accesses, and turf protection for heavy vehicles and equipment in a wide range of working contexts, including construction, landscaping, utilities and entertainment applications. For more than 30 years, Checkers ground protection mats have been the go-to solution for protecting sensitive lawns or agricultural areas from being damaged by vehicle or foot traffic.
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When searching for the right ground protection mat, dont be fooled by knockoffs. Checkers is the industry leader in ground matting solutions and offers many different options depending on what context it will be used in. Our durable, weather-resistant mats are available for any size equipment, with market-leading load-bearing capacities . To help you find the right protective or stabilization mat, here is a look at some of the mat brands available from Checkers, as well as an overview of their intended application.
Temporary trackway mats - everything you need to know
Temporary trackway mats everything you need to know
Temporary trackway mats can be a confusing subject for many, especially those not in the construction industry. Despite the simplicity of the product, temporary roadway mats have a multitude of uses and purposes. Heres an easy-to-read comprehensive breakdown of all things trackway to help clear up any misconceptions.
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Temporary trackway mats are often referred to by several different names (all meaning the same thing!) here are some:
- Temporary driveway mats
- Equipment mats
- Trackway
- Trackway panels
- Temporary haul road
- Ground protection mats
- Temporary parking mats
- TuffTrak (This is a popular trackway brand!)
What are temporary roadway mats used for?
- They create a protective barrier on the ground against vehicles, machinery and footfall
- Temporary roadway mats protect grass verges where road access is required
- They provide an even surface where there is rocky terrain
- They provide a non-slip surface where there is mud and water
- They create clear walkways as well as roadways
- They provide a lightweight safe barrier on protected grounds in addition to sites of historical importance
- Placing trackway over a large surface area creates standing or parking areas
- They provide safety as well as balance for plant equipment to safely pass over or park on to complete a task in addition to repairs
The primary materials used to make temporary roadway mats include:
The most common colours of trackway panels are:
- Black
- Metallic (Aluminium)
Popular industries that use temporary roadway mats are:
- Construction industry
- Local councils
- Utility companies
- Oil and gas works
- Solar as well as wind farms
- Nuclear and power
- Outdoor events in addition to festivals
- Sports clubs and stadiums
Main selling points
- All-round protection
- Easy to install and lightweight
- Made from recyclable material
- Longevity and lifespan
- Durable and rust-proof
- Recyclable and also reasonably sustainable
- Hire as well as buy option
- Easy to clean
- Can be stored flat
Finally, some other interesting facts are
- The most common size aluminium trackway panels come in is 2.4m x 1.1m, however, ours provide extra width at 2.4m long x 3m wide
- Equipment mats are used indoors, usually in traditional warehouses, where grounds are unsuitable or unsafe
- Trackway comes in light, medium and heavy-duty, thus, protecting most surface areas
- In addition to paint you can also add markings to mats to create distinctive sections on your site
- You can receive several fines, punishments and even convictions for not using ground protection in circumstances where it is necessary.
- Hire companies like us, will complete a site survey before fitting, also, drop off, fit, and collect all our trackway too.
- Despite their construction-like appearance, private functions such as outdoor tent weddings regularly hire temporary roadway mats as a flooring base, add then they a more aesthetic layer on top such as carpet.
If theres anything else youd like to know about our trackway, get in touch. We can help!
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