When starting a job, it is important to have all of the right tools and equipment to get it done. So if the project requires a mat, it would benefit you and your coworkers greatly to have the best one. Here’s a look at a few of the different types of mats and materials you can choose from.
Dragline/Digging Mats
If your project requires you to stabilize large track equipment, then this is the mat you need. The wood has been shaped into beams or planks, making it the best choice for making sure your equipment stays put or for navigating along a direct path to and from the worksite.
Three-Ply Laminated Mats
These are perfect for lighter loads or temporary use. They are also lighter than other mats, making them easier to move around the job site. If your job is going to be a quick one or you won’t be using overly heavy equipment or materials, then these mats will do perfectly. They are also very environmentally friendly, which is great if you are trying to protect nearby wildlife or nature during your project. Laminated mats are also designed to withstand high traffic from rubber tires making them ideal for creating temporary roadways for your machines and any workers’ cars that may need to get through the area.
Outrigging Pads
These mats are able to handle massive machinery in rugged terrains because that’s exactly what they are engineered to do. These multi-layer products provide additional stability and balance in even the most muddy, hilly or mountainous terrain. These pads help provide stability for digging equipment or level off other mats that need to go across uneven ground conditions. Used in combination with transition mats that can help get equipment up and down from elevated mat surfaces, these pads are the best way to take on rough jobs.
Ritter Forest Products offers a full range of crane mats to handle any project. For more information on any of our products or to request a quote for your project, call us today at 800-426-9570!
