Ground Guards are heavy-duty ground protection mats and track matting that protect personnel, equipment, vehicles, and turf on sensitive ground surfaces while providing a stable access route for vehicles up to 120 tonnes. Made from 100% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), each mat is resistant to acids, alkalis, and solvents. A patented ribbed tread pattern provides traction in both wet and dry conditions without adding weight.
Key Features
Size and weight: Each mat measures 1217mm x 2433mm and weighs 39kg, so you can lay them by hand without specialist equipment.
No-tools joiner system: Makes it fast to connect panels using Single Joiners or Double Joiners.
Flexible: Flexible enough to conform to ground contours, making them effective on uneven and sloping terrain.
Lifetime guarantee: Lifetime guarantee against breakage by vehicles up to 120 tonnes.
Reusable: Can be cleaned and re-deployed across multiple projects.
Hire and purchase: Available for hire and purchase.
Applications
Temporary access trackways over sand, mud, and marshy ground on construction and civil engineering sites. Utility maintenance works where ground protection is required. Protecting turf, sports pitches, and environmentally sensitive land from vehicle and equipment damage. Temporary car parks and working platforms at events, drilling operations, and site compounds. Haul roads during long-duration projects.
Complementary Products
Single Joiners link panels along edges and at intersections. Double Joiners connect two adjacent panels simultaneously for a continuous, stable trackway. Ground Anchors secure panels on soft or sloping ground to prevent displacement. The Handy Hook makes it easy to grip and position mats during setup and reconfiguration.
Q. What is track matting?
A. Track matting, also called ground protection mats or ground guards, is a temporary surface system laid over soft, wet, or sensitive ground to create a stable route for vehicles and equipment. Ground Guards are an HDPE track matting system that also protects the underlying surface from damage.
Q. How much weight can ground protection mats support?
A. Ground Guards carry a lifetime guarantee against breakage by vehicles up to 120 tonnes. It is your responsibility to assess the load-bearing capacity of the ground before use. Ground Guards are not suitable for bridging purposes.
Q. What are ground protection mats made of?
A. Ground Guards are made from 100% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). HDPE is resistant to acids, alkalis, and solvents, and the patented ribbed tread provides traction in all weather conditions.
Q. Can you use ground protection mats on sloping ground?
A. Yes. Ground Guards are flexible enough to conform to ground contours and work on sloping and uneven terrain. Use Ground Anchors on soft or sloping surfaces to prevent the panels from shifting.
Q. How do you connect ground protection mats together?
A. Ground Guards use a no-tools joiner system. Double Joiners connect two adjacent panels simultaneously to form a continuous trackway. Single Joiners link individual panels along edges and at intersections. Use the Handy Hook to grip and position each mat during installation.
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