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Composite Matting - 4' x 8' - Tan

$364.50


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SKU BGMT4.8

Our Composite Matting are HDPE (High-density Polyethylene) plastic mats that are easy to transport, provide high levels of traction, are waterproof, and prevent ruts and damage to the environment. These mats are flexible, can bend without breaking, and have a weight loading of up to 90 tons depending on the sub-surface. The composite matting have an estimated lifespan of 5-10+ years. They have built in UV resistance and anti-static properties.

***Minimum Order = 14 Mats***

Attachment accessories sold separately.

PRODUCT SPECS

Brand: Blue Gator

Materials: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with special impact modifiers that incorporate UV resistance and anti-static properties

Color Options: Black, White, or Tan

Weight Loading: Up to 80 tons depending on sub-surface

   
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 100% Recyclable & Waterproof
  • Lightweight, Easy To Transport & Assemble
  • Flexible - Won't Crack or Peel
  • Protection — prevents ruts & damage to the environment
  • Traction — maximum grip for equipment & crewmen
  • Flexible — bends but won't break
  • Waterproof — won't rot, crack, or peel
  • Lightweight— easy to transport, install, and store
  • Durable — a lifespan of 5+ years!

SHIPPING

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Full List of Blue Gator Mats Available:

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan

$284.40
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

$318.60
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

$364.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

$381.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black

$284.40
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural

$301.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black

$301.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black

$364.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat  - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat  - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black

$381.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

$318.60
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural

$381.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

$398.50
Blue Gator - Double Link
Blue Gator - Double Link

Blue Gator - Flat Quad Mat Link Connector

$18.81
Blue Gator - Single Link
Blue Gator - Single Link

Blue Gator - Flat Dual Mat Link Connector

$12.83
Blue Gator - 4 Bolt Plate Connector
Blue Gator - 4 Bolt Plate Connector

Blue Gator - Metal Quad Mat Plate Connector

$37.62
Blue Gator - 2 Bolt Plate Connector
Blue Gator - 2 Bolt Plate Connector

Blue Gator - Metal Dual Mat Plate Connector

$23.94

Protect Surfaces From Heavy-Duty Equipment With HDPE Composite Matting

HDPE mating is a popular solution for protecting surfaces from heavy-duty equipment used on construction sites, landscaping projects, and event management. Ground protection can be frustrating when large equipment is tearing up everything in sight.

HDPE or high-density polyethylene composite mats are great at preventing heavy equipment from leaving unbelievable destruction along most surfaces. In this article, we will look into what HDPE has to offer, its properties, benefits, applications, and tips for using this material.

What Is HDPE?

HDPE is short for High-Density Polyethylene which is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) is known for its excellent strength-to-density ratio making it ideal for many applications from piping systems to milk jugs.

Wheel ruts in lawn

Muddy Wheel Rut

HDPE Mats, The Configuration And Manufacturing Process

HDPE mats are made from a blend of HDPE and other materials including fiberglass for greater structural strength.

The configuration and manufacturing process involves:
• Extrusion
• HDPE pellets are melted down and then made into sheets.
• Reinforcement:  Materials, like fiberglass, are added for greater strength.
• Pressing And Cooling: The composite material is pressed then solidified by cooling.

The above steps make the mats lightweight, extremely strong, and will withstand heavy loads without breaking or bending under pressure.

Using HDPE Composite Mats

For Construction Sites: HDPE mats protect the ground from heavy construction equipment and their constant movement. The mats distribute the weight of the equipment,to prevent ruts forming in the soil and maintain a stable safe surface for construction teams to work on. HDPE mats protect the ground from heavy construction equipment and their constant movement. The mats distribute the weight of the equipment,to prevent ruts forming in the soil and maintain a stable safe surface for construction teams to work on.

For Landscaping Projects: During landscaping projects, these mats will protect lawns and other vulnerable areas from damage caused by transporting heavy items and materials. These mats also provide a stable, clean, dependable path for wheelbarrows and workers.

Outdoor Events: HDPE mats are used for temporary walkways or platforms ensuring they remain accessible through all kinds of weather. These mats are perfect for protecting grass from visitor foot traffic.

HDPE Composite Mats' Benefits

HDPE mats are known fort their strength and long-lasting properties. The material is long-lasting even in harsh environmental and weather conditions. HDPE is resistant to wear and tear, chemicals, and environmental conditions such as UV rays and moisture.

HDPE And Environmental Impact

Because HDPE mats are recyclable, they reduce the environmental impact caused by various materials like wood planks treated with chemicals leaking into the soil.

Wheelbarrow for Gravel

Moving Gravel with Wheelbarrow

Safety And Easy Access

The mats offer a stable non-slip surface for the safety of workers and visitors alike. The mats provide easy access for people with disabilities.

Low In Cost

Even though the initial cost for HDPE might be a little higher than other products, their strength and minimal maintenance requirements make them an inexpensive purchase over time.

Tips For Installation And Maintenance

Installation: The first step is preparing the site. Remove large debris and level any significant holes and bumps. Next, lay down the mats, placing them close together to form a continuous pathway or platform. Most HDPE mats have interlocking edges to secure them together. Finally, secure the mats or anchor them to prevent shifting under weight.

Heavy Equipment Digging

Digging During Storm

Maintenance: Cleaning these mats is easy. Use a mild detergent and water. Do Stay away from cleaners with harsh chemicals, the material can be damaged. You should inspect the mats regularly for any signs of damage or wear, especially after a lot of use. When not in use, store the mats flat and away from direct sunlight to prevent warping.

A Case Study

A prominent landscaping company used HDPE composite mats for a large residential project. The project involved moving several large trees across a pristine lawn. The company was able to protect the lawn by using HDPE mats. Heavy equipment did not leave marks or damage to the soil. The mats served as a platform for workers, reducing the risk of slipping and falling.

In Conclusion

HDPE composite mats are critical for many industries looking for dependable, stable ground protection. These mats are versatile and come with many environmental benefits while remaining cost-effective. HDPE composite mats are perfect for a huge range of applications required by most industries and companies.