Nov 10, 2022 | News, TerraCross Bridges
Looking for an affordable and robust bridge to ease access for your workers and machinery? GFI Solutions’ TerraCross Bridge is a reliable temporary bridging system that is lightweight, strong, and within your budget. One might wonder whether temporary bridges perform as well as permanent bridges and if they are worth the purchase. Read on to find out!
Quick Installation
Portable bridges are an excellent option for short-term projects as they can be quickly shipped and installed. As the exclusive supplier of Sterling Solutions matting products, GFI Solutions supplies customers with temporary TerraCross bridges that can be installed in as little as two hours to less than a day, depending on the site access, soil conditions, geography etc. The temporary bridges can also be easily installed with standard equipment used to build temporary access roads; however, to properly install the TerraCross bridging system, we recommend that our team of experts carry out the installation. In order to ensure optimum safety, sites are reviewed and/or inspected by trained GFI personnel before installing the TerraCross bridging system.
Robust
Worksites with heavy-duty equipment can install the TerraCross 40 as it withstands up to 100 tons of weight. The TerraCross 50 would be a better option for lighter projects as it can handle up to 65 tons of weight.
Engineered with a structural steel design, TerraCross portable bridges are built to provide you with the necessary safety and support you need to maintain a safe and secure worksite. All TerraCross bridges are built using TerraLam 700 CLT mats made from Southern Yellow Pine wood, unlike traditional bolted mats made from Douglas Fir. Even though CLT mats are 40% lighter than conventional mats, they are 30% stronger.
OSHA – Compliant
GFI’s TerraCross bridges are not only safe for machinery and transportation, but they are also safe for your workers as they are OSHA compliant. To allow for safer crossing, solid handrails are pinned to the bridge giving your crew the safety they need to pass over uneven terrain, eliminating worksite injuries and risks.
Geotextile Compliant
Minimizing the risk of contamination is a crucial factor that project owners look for when installing a movable bridge. The TerraCross bridge is often used to create a safe path for vehicles and workers to cross waterways, which is why a geotextile surface is installed with GFI’s temporary bridge to help keep debris from leaving the bridge and accidentally contaminating waterways.
GFI Solutions for All Your Matting Problems
GFI Solutions is proud to offer our clients leading products from Sterling Solutions across Western Canada. Contact our team today to learn more about our CLT mats, temporary bridges and other matting solutions.
Mar 10, 2022 | News, TerraCross Bridges
Need access solutions that make it easy to handle the challenges presented by ditches, streams, gaps, and the many other difficult landscape features found on remote job sites? GFI Solutions is here to help! As one of Canada’s leading sources of site safe access mats and other site access solutions, GFI Solutions is proud to partner with businesses in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, power, and related heavy industries to make sure you have everything you need to succeed. We are proud to be your exclusive source for Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ products and to offer 24/7, 365 service all across the country.
Below, we’ll talk about the benefits of using temporary access bridges, as well as partnering with GFI. Read on to learn more!
Why Use Access Bridges
It’s no surprise that Canada’s landscape can make it difficult to navigate your job site, and with the safety of your crew and equipment on the line, it’s important to have a vetted option in place to help you overcome the many issues that frequent remote locations. While access mats are fantastic for creating makeshift roads, access bridges are a much better option for major gaps like ditches, creeks, sinkholes, or gullies that cannot be fixed by a flat laid option. Access bridges are designed to allow your fleet to go over troublesome land, save time with fast installation, increase the overall safety of the entire site, all while providing you with superior ROI.
If you’re debating what kind of access bridge would be right for your job site, consider factors like:
- Project duration and how long you’ll need a bridge in place
- Load capacity needs
- Specific geographical concerns as well as any climate/environmental factors that need to be included.
- Whether you want a moveable option or a more permanent fixture.
It’s important to note that, while both portable and permanent options are available, portable access bridges are generally sufficient for most applications overall thanks to their flexibility.
TerraCross™ Access Bridges
GFI is proud to bring you exclusive access to Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ bridges. TerraCross™ bridges are designed to enable lifting and construction with a 200-class excavator or similar equipment and to allow for faster navigation while also preventing contamination on site. Specs are as follows:
TERRACROSS 40:
- Weight Limit: 100 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 35′
- Total Length: 40′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TERRACROSS 56:
- Weight Limit: 65 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 50′
- Total Length: 56′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TerraCross™ bridges are able to be rapidly assembled on-site, meaning you’ll face minimal downtime and be able to get back to work sooner than later.
Access Bridge Solutions You Can Depend On At GFI
GFI’s inventory features the top products from Sterling Solutions, including their range of TerraCross products. Engineered to be lighter, stronger, and more durable than competitors, TerraCross products are trusted by those in the oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, forestry, and mining industries. Learn more about our available inventory and services by contacting our team today.
Apr 27, 2021 | News, TerraCross Bridges
Is your team facing challenges overcoming difficult topography at a new job site? Dealing with costly delays because of sudden rain or snowmelt that’s left part of your site with a massive gap that can’t be crossed? From creeks to ditches, rivers, sink ponds, and everything in between, temporary access bridges provide a safe way to navigate from point A to B, allow your operation to stay on time and on budget. As Canada’s exclusive source for Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ products, we’re proud to offer site-safe access solutions that help you conquer the landscape with ease. Read on to learn more about the benefits of access bridges, including TerraCross™ below.
Bridging the Gap
It’s no secret that Canada’s terrain can make it difficult to get where you need to go on remote job sites; having safe transport solutions not only grants peace of mind but also ensure your project is in compliance with environmental standards and efficiency. While access mats are fantastic for creating makeshift roads, access bridges are able to step in when a flat option simply isn’t enough. Gaps like ditches, sinkholes, creeks and uneven foundations require the additional support offered by bridges, which are often used in tandem with access mats. When deciding what access bridge is best suited to your needs, considering the following:
- How long will you need to use it?
- What do you need the load capacity to be?
- Are there any specific geographical features you need to accommodate? (Ditches, significant slopes, etc)
While both portable and permanent options are available, portable access bridges are generally sufficient for most applications and serve as a cost-effective solution that can then be removed with minimal effects on the landscape overall. This makes them ideal for project managers that may only require brief access to certain areas, and who prefer a versatile asset that can be used in multiple locations.
TerraCross™ Access Bridges
Exclusive to GFI Solutions in Canada, Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ bridges are perfect for crossing unstable terrain while also minimizing environmental damages. TerraCross™ is designed to enable lifting and construction with a 200-class excavator or similar equipment and enables faster, safer passage while also preventing contamination on site. Specs are as follows:
TERRACROSS 40:
- Weight Limit: 100 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 35′
- Total Length: 40′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TERRACROSS 56:
- Weight Limit: 65 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 50′
- Total Length: 56′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TerraCross™ bridges are able to be rapidly assembled on-site, meaning you’ll face minimal downtime and be able to get back to work sooner than later.
Access Solutions You Can Depend On At GFI
GFI Solutions is proud to be a leading provider of dependable worksite access solutions Canada-wide. Our inventory features the top products from Sterling Solutions, including their range of TerraCross products. Engineered to be lighter, stronger, and more durable than competitors, TerraCross products are trusted by those in the oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, forestry, and mining industries. Learn more about our available inventory and services by contacting our team today.
