What Size Ground Protection Mats Do You Need? Coverage Examples
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Choose ground protection coverage around the machine and the route. BamaMats use a full-size panel that can be arranged into straight lanes, wider routes and working areas. The mat quantity is only useful if the layout covers every tire or track that needs protection.
Calculate a straight lane For planning, a BamaMats panel is 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. With the long dimension following the travel direction, divide the route length by 8 and round up. A 40-foot lane takes five panels in one row; an 80-foot lane takes ten.
One row is only 4 feet wide. It will not cover the full travel width of many trucks or machines. Two side-by-side rows make an 8-foot-wide planning layout, doubling the starting quantity. An 80-foot route arranged that way starts at twenty mats before extras.
Add the parts people forget Include turns, transitions from the driveway, trailer approaches, passing points and equipment staging areas. A route measured only from gate to worksite can underestimate the space needed to maneuver.
If you plan to leapfrog mats, think through how the crew will move panels safely without putting people near moving equipment or leaving unprotected gaps in the vehicle path.
Check gates and clearance separately Measure gate openings and account for the machine, attachment and mat arrangement. Check overhead and ramp clearances too. A thin mat profile does not guarantee safe access through a restricted space.
Send BamaMats a sketch or photos showing the route, width and equipment. Call 256-507-MATS for a practical starting quantity and Cullman, Alabama pickup or delivery pricing. Buy the coverage the job needs, including the turns.
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