What is a rig mat used for?

What is a rig mat used for?

Rig mats are portable platforms. They are used to support equipment that is used during construction or oil drilling. These activities might include camps, drilling rigs, helipads, and tanks. Drilling Rig Mats can also be used as a structural roadway.

How big is a rig mat?

Options. Our standard rig mats come in 20′, 30′, and 40′ lengths and are 8 feet wide. Standard camp mats are 4 feet wide. As a fully equipped rig mat manufacturer, Alberta Rig Mats will custom design and build rig mats of any size to suit your specifications and industrial requirements.

How much does a rig mat weight?

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Rig Mat Type Size Weight
SteelLock 8′ x 15 2,760 lbs
SteelLock LT 8′ x 20′ 2,070 lbs
Worksafe 8′ x 20′ & 8′ x 40′ 3,500 lbs & 7,000 lbs
Worksafe LT 8′ x 20′ & 8′ x 40′ 5,060 lbs

What are rig mats made of?

Constructed with a rigid combination of steel and wood, rig mats are designed to endure the heaviest loads.

What is the mat in drilling rig?

A rig mat is a portable structural support or platform used for oil rigs and other large-scale equipment, such as construction equipment. It typically consists of wood, steel or rubber and is used both to protect the Earth and to allow workers to perform in a variety of conditions.

What are swamp mats made of?

In the USA, the majority of swamp mats are made from mixed hardwoods, although they are often referred to as oak. It is also usual to find hardwood mats in Canada, however the availability of durable coniferous species such as various firs, pines, and spruces make their use a more economical prospect.

How long do rig mats last?

Under normal circumstances 12″ thick Crane Mats can last for 3-5 years under constant use (cranes for heavy lifts).

What is a marsh mat?

` Swamp Mats (also known as Cable Mats, Swamp Pads or Digger Mats) are used by excavators that are operating on soft ground. These mats are supplied with cables in both ends of the mat; the machine can “grab” the mat and swing it in front of the machine to travel and work in poor soil conditions.

Who is the manufacturer of Canada rig mats?

Canada Rig Mats Ltd. manufactures oilfield & construction matting. Our mats are safe, strong, durable and reliable with each mat being manufactured to our rigorous standards. Canada Rig Mats Ltd. manufactures safe, top quality rig mats and crane mats at competitive pricing.

What does the rig mat washer do for You?

The Rig Mat Washer provides a chlorination system utilizing a dilution controlled chlorine application system when required. Larger projects can take advantage of the high-pressure cleaning by charging the entire wash bath. Our staff will work with you to determine the best process to meet the required chlorine titration range.

What do you need to know about rigsmart systems?

Rig Safety. Made Simple. Rig Safety. Made Simple. Rigsmart Systems manufactures safety and data acquisition systems for drilling rigs, snubbing units and workover rigs. With over 1000 installations globally, Rigsmart technology is proven effective and reliable in any environment.

How long does it take to clean a rig mat?

On average the Rig Mat Washer is cleaning a 14 FT mat in under 4 minutes and cleaning 15 + mats an hour depending on dirt load. This equates to 180 + mats cleaned in a 12 hour shift. The wash water recycling capabilities of the Rig Mat Washer will save tens of thousands of gallons of water a day.

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