What is a Rig Mat?

Rig mats are different than access mats and are manufactured using a 3-rail or 4-rail steel frame configuration with cross beams and wooden inserts. This design allows rig mat users to transfer and set heavier loads and machinery. Traditional 3-ply bolted wooden access mats don’t have the strength or durability that rig mats have, which makes them inadequate for heavy-duty applications. Due to traditional mats’ inability to withstand the pressure of heavy equipment, if you opt to use a traditional access mat instead of a rig mat, you may be putting your crew and machinery at risk . At GFI Solutions, we offer a range of access solutions, including traditional rig mats and SiteSafe™ 500 and 700 Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) rig mats.