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ECOmats™ Comparisons
Tiger's ECOmats™ are a better alternative to common wood digging mats (4’x16’-18’ up to 20’) and laminated 3 ply wood mats and here is why:
Wood Mats |
Synthetic/Composite ECOmats™ |
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| Per Mile of Pipe | Size - 4’x18’ | Size - 8’x16’ |
| 14 crane/digging mats per load | 16 mats per load | |
| 72 sq. ft. each | 128 sq. ft. each | |
| 1,008 sq. ft. per load | 2,048 sq. ft. per load | |
| 1,330 mats per mile to cover | 660 mats per mile to cover | |
| 95 Trucks | 42 Trucks | |
| Freight charges are higher due to wood weight and increased truck loads | Freight costs are at a minimum 50% less than wood mats | |
| Time and labor intensive | Time and labor is cut in half with composite ECOmats™ | |
| Linear lay is 4 ft | Linear lay is 8 ft - ECOmats™ cover double the linear lay |
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| Clean Up, Disposal, Refurbish & Repair | Due to environmental laws and concerns, there are heavy penalties and fines assessed if wood mats are not properly disposed of from work sites. | There are no regulatory requirements for synthetic ECOmats™ to be removed from a job site. |
| Wood mats are a mess to handle after rotting & decay. | There are NO nails or rotting material left on site after synthetic ECOmats loaded out. | |
| Clean up and disposal increases the cost of wood mats. | No disposal and cleanup costs with composite ECOmats™. | |
| ECOmats™ are Safer to Work On | Wood mats have chains, wires and rope that can cause a tripping hazard. | Synthetic ECOmats™ are bolted. No chains or wires – safer for employees to work on. |
| Standard lifting procedures are not safe. | Safer lifting methods composite ECOmats™ - with ASME-B30 certified lifting D Rings | |
| Wood mats have a smooth surface which increases potential slipping hazards for personnel and machinery. | Composite ECOmats™ have an aggressive traction and grab on work surface. | |
| Wood mats are not anti-static. | Composite ECOmats™ are anti-static. | |
| Wood mats are a potential fire hazard | Composite ECOmats™ have a Flame Spread Index of ASTM E84 CLASS 2 (B). | |
| Wood mats have large gaps between each wood panel causing potential tripping hazards. | Synthetic ECOmats™ boards are tightly spaced, reducing ankle rollovers. | |
| Environmentally Friendly | it takes a 90 year oak tree to make 2.15 wood mats. | Composite ECOmats™ are made with non-organic fillers which saves trees. |
| Wood mats kill trees and are depleting our forests. | Composite ECOmats™ are made from recycled plastic - cleaning up the environment. | |
| Rotting wood mats are often piled up on job site or landfills. | Synthetic ECOmats™ are recyclable and should never end up in a landfill. | |
| Wood mats absorb harmful chemicals that can be transfered into the environment when decomposed. | Synthetic ECOmats™ have virtually ZERO liquid absorption (.05) – less transfer of contaminants like wood. | |
| Performance | Wood mats have no traction. | Composite ECOmats™ have better traction for equipment. |
| Rotting wood mats cause tripping hazards. | Synthetic ECOmats™ are polymer based using UV inhibitors to withstand massive equipment, as well as, weather wear and tear. Made with non-organic fillers, composite ECOmats™ provide extended life with no rot or decay. |
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| Wood mats take longer to load-in and load-out due to weight and lifting requirements. | Composite ECOmats™ has galvanized D-rings that enhance lifting performance. The ECOmats™ load, off-load, lay and move faster than wood mats. |
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| Synthetic ECOmats™ are proof tested, load rated & approved. ECOmats™ lifters are load rated to 4,000 lbs in a pair and meet ASME B30 Lifting Standards. | ||
| Wood mats rot and tear-up easily from heavy equipment. | Composite ECOmats™ are flexible - somewhat shapes to work surface – reducing mat breakage like wood. |
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| Wood mats collect mud and debris resulting in a slippery surface that can lead to injury. | Synthetic ECOmats™ resists the rise of mud to the top work surface, reducing the need to "sweep". | |
| Wood mats collect mud and debris resulting in increased clean-up and shipping expense. | Synthetic ECOmats™ boards are tightly assembled to prevent the collection of mud and debris from getting in between boards, thus saving on cleaning and shipping costs when project is completed. |