Access mats / Uses
Drilling pads
A strong, level base for drilling rigs and support equipment, built to carry heavy loads day after day.
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Mats for drilling pads
A drilling rig and its support equipment put some of the heaviest, most sustained loads on the ground of any job site. Mats give the rig a level, stable base, spread its weight across the pad and keep the surrounding work area firm for trucks and crews.
The challenge
- Extreme, sustained loadsRig substructures, tanks and pipe racks sit in one spot for days or weeks, concentrating weight on the ground.
- Level mattersSettling or shifting under a rig is a safety and operational problem that has to be avoided from the start.
- Busy, crowded padsPads need room for the rig, support equipment and steady truck traffic, all at the same time.
How our mats help
- 01Built for heavy loadsSolid core construction and a 181 carriage bolt pattern give our mats the strength to carry rig loads.
- 02Hybrid oak edgesOur hybrid mat adds oak on the edges for maximum strength where mats take the most abuse.
- 03Custom layoutsWith custom mat design, we can help you build a pad that fits your rig and site.
Mat details
- Core
- Solid core
- Boards
- 3-ply green Douglas fir
- Bolts
- 181 carriage bolt pattern
- Size
- 8′ × 14′
- Weight
- 1,880 lb
- Countersink
- Minimal
Common questions
What makes your mats strong enough for rigs?
Every mat has a solid core, 3-ply green Douglas fir, a 181 carriage bolt pattern and minimal countersinks, which leaves more wood in the mat. More wood means stronger mats.
Can you build mats to a custom design?
Yes. Talk to us about your rig and site, and we’ll work out a mat to suit.