Load Spreading Mats

Ensure implementation of the planned method upon commencement of works.

Load spreading mats.

The overall pressure on the ground is reduced by applying the load over a wider surface area and effectively supporting the machinery or vehicle. We are the perfect supplier to compliment your lifting site load spread operations. W 14 x 257 50 long and 4 6 wide hp 12 x 63 21 6 long and 6 wide hp 12 x 63 21 6 long and 5 wide w 10 x 39 17 6 long and 4 wide w 10 x 39 16 long and 4 wide. To be conservative and a bit more realistic i would add a layer of 3 timbers on top of and running perpendicular to those in the 4 x 4 mat and bear the 24.

Crane mat load spread recommendations offered for various items of load imposing plant including. Steel crane mat hire timber mat hire aluminium mat hire polymer pads track mats hire our extensive product range is at your disposal for short or long term hire requirements. By using our mats you are using a specialist load spread company with vast expeirience in the supply of outrigger mats. Nowhere in osha does it say that you will be ok if you use the rule of thumb for cribbing instead in 1926 1402 osha states.

The modules are easy to set up and manhandle around site a two man lift at 38kg per module. Call us to discuss your requirements 01623 653588. The maximum permissible pressure typically expressed in pounds per square foot psf or pascals pa that may be imposed on the supporting surface this value may be equal to the soil bearing capacity divided by a suitable safety factor or it may be a lesser. Our heavy duty steel mats off complete peace of mind even in the most difficult of conditions with up to 16 5 m2 of load spread area available to ensure lift stability.

Important terms for your safety specific to outrigger pads crane pads and foundational support. Crane mats outrigger pads. Stable support is achieved by spreading the load from the stabiliser or outrigger foot over the large and tough surface of an outrigger pad or crane mat. This interlocking modular load spread system is the ideal alternative to bog mats and ekki mats.

Allowable ground bearing pressure. The standard alimats have been designed to cover 1m. Document the approved load spread method and communicate this to all relevant parties. Timely evasive action can help to prevent stability related accidents.

Mobile cranes self erecting tower cranes lorry loaders knuckle boom cranes access platforms mewp s concrete pumps telehandlers spider cranes etc. Monitor load spread performance during operations. Timber matting and steel mat solutions extra large and speciality steel mats and outrigger dunnage.