Thick Mats—Heavy Duty Surfacing that Will Protect Your Equipment!
As any builder or contractor knows, in order to produce finished projects that fully stand up to expectations it is absolutely necessary to have the right tools and to keep them in proper working condition. Construction and other heavy-duty equipment are expensive, and so are the repairs that may be necessary if your gear suffers damage. When in storage or very simply not in use, it is imperative to provide your equipment with a supportive, resilient, and durable surface upon which to stand or rest on. Heavy-duty flooring materials can range from hard concrete to linoleum (and not necessarily for its durability but for its ease of replacement). But by far the best material to use is rubber due to a number of beneficial qualities. Using thick mats under specific pieces of equipment can help you protect your investment and avoid loss of production due to damaged machinery. Heavy-duty rubber matting is available in a range of styles, from individual mats, to interlocking tiles and custom cut runners—all of which can help you cover as much or as little surface space as necessary. A heavy-duty floor mat is specifically design to stand up to abrasive conditions and to absorb the shock of heavy movements, sudden falls, and the inherent vibrations that come with the function of big machinery.
Check out the 3 P’s of protection offered by heavy-duty rubber matting!
- Protection for Equipment
As was previously stated, construction equipment and any other sort of heavy-duty gear is expensive. Often it is bought as an investment or even rented out for individual projects. In either situation, this equipment must be protected against damage because replacement and repair costs can be very costly. Protection for this sort of gear comes threefold—first of all, the equipment must be guarded against improper use, and this can only be achieved through the proper instruction of anyone who will be operating it. Second, the gear must be protected from itself. And lastly, the equipment should be secured from its environment. Thick mats, which are made out of rubber, can offer protection on at least two of these fronts!
- Protection again Vibrations
A strategically placed heavy-duty floor mat can go a long way in reducing the heavy vibrations, sharking, and rocking that may come as a result of equipment use. Simply put, any equipment that happens to be motorized is liable to movement, which if left unchecked could cause damage to the machine itself. Heavy vibrations and rocking back and forth could easily throw something off alignment or cause something to become loose or to fall out of place. The shock-absorbing surface provided by thick rubber flooring will help disperse this energy so that it doesn’t cause the machine any damage.
- Protection against Environments
Storage locations aren’t always ideal—sometimes excessive moisture can be present and the flooring itself might be very hard and unforgiving. In the event that a piece of equipment should fall, chances of it surviving without damage are slim to none. On the other hand if you are employing heavy-duty rubber matting then the force of the fall may be dampened, which could greatly reduce the chance of serious damage. Also, because of rubbers natural resistance to water, this is a surface that will not harbor the growth of mold or mildew.
- Protection for Subfloors
When it comes to heavy-duty flooring materials, we know there are a lot of choices, but rubber really is ideal. A rubberized surface will not only protect equipment, but it will also protect your subfloors. This can be particularly important if you’re renting a storage space, for which you may be liable if damages are sustained. The abrasion resistant surface of these thick mats will stand up to the wear and tear from both equipment as well as heavy foot traffic. And this protection will cost very little due to how affordable this flooring option actually is. Due to the fact that many rubber surfaces employ the use of recycled material, production costs are reduced and the savings are passed down to consumers.
- Protection for People
All the same properties offered by thick mats, which help keep your equipment safe and that will help protect your subflooring from damage are the same qualities that can also help safeguard people—especially in the event of a fall. Because people must operate these machines, even if it’s just turning it on or off, having a surface that provides support for feet, ankles, and legs will help to keep them diligent rather than focused on discomfort. And in the unfortunate event that someone should fall this flooring option, much more than any other number of heavy-duty flooring materials, is going to provide a supple and cushioned surface to land on.
Heavy-duty rubber matting is available in more than just singular mats—so regardless of the space you need to cover there’s definitely an option to fit your needs. With runners and interlocking tiles, narrow and wide areas alike can be afforded protection. But if you need protection for a very specific location then a heavy-duty floor mat might be the best choice for you! Regardless the size of the space, make sure you are properly protecting your equipment to ensure its longevity.
