Feb 14, 2023 | Access Mats, News
For years GFI Solutions has provided the oil and gas industry with the access solutions they need to get their projects done safely and efficiently. In addition to the oil and gas industry, our team is proud to provide numerous other sectors with the rig mats they require for their remote worksites. Each worksite has its own unique challenges rig mats need to be able to withstand. Fortunately, GFI Solutions is Sterling Solutions’ premier distributor of Site Safe Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) rig mats. As Alberta’s top choice for access solutions, GFI Solutions is proud to stand apart from the competition. Here are a few ways our rig mats and turnkey services set us apart! Continue reading to learn more.
Reliable and Durable Rig Mats
Have you experienced rig mat failure while in the middle of your project in Alberta? If so, that’s likely a sign that you should switch to GFI Solutions’ Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) rig mats. Our CLT rig mats are designed to assist you and your crew throughout the entire duration of your project. They’re created by adhering perpendicular planks of Southern Yellow Pine with eco-friendly glue. CLT rig mats can withstand even the heaviest loads and are about 30% stronger than traditional bolted mats. This strength and flexibility mean that CLT rig mats are more durable and have a significantly greater lifespan. Since CLT rig mats do not have any bolts, they’re also better at protecting the sensitive Albertan environment you’re working in from cross-contamination. We are the premier distributor of Sterling Solutions’ Site Safe CLT rig mats at GFI Solutions. So when you need reliable and durable rig mats that can withstand the pressure of your heavy equipment, GFI Solutions has the access solution for you!
Service You Can Count On
In addition to our range of rig mats, GFI Solutions is pleased to offer our customers a variety of turnkey services. From mat delivery and installation to mat washing and inventory management, GFI Solutions is here to assist you throughout every phase of your project. When you partner with GFI Solutions, you’ll receive outstanding service to make your project planning more manageable and efficient. With decades of experience, we will surely have access solutions and services you need! 24/7 service support is available at GFI Solutions. Let us help you get the rig mats you need to get the job done!
Partner with GFI Solutions for Your Oil Rig Mats
GFI Solutions is here to help you make your project in Alberta safe and navigable with our range of CLT rig mats. CLT rig mats are sure to be a durable solution for all of your access needs. With incredible services and products from GFI Solutions, our team is confident you’ll be satisfied with everything GFI offers! Contact us today to learn more about our CLT rig mats and how our turnkey services can make a difference in your project!
Jan 24, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Are you about to begin a new project in the Edmonton area and are looking for reliable site access solutions? GFI Solutions is here to help! As one of Canada’s top suppliers of CLT access mats and safe site access services, GFI makes it simple for your crew to conquer the many challenges your worksite may face. GFI Solution’s Site Safe CLT access mats are quickly becoming an industry standard for safe site access, for a good reason too! Next, we’ll discuss why CLT access mats are leaders in performance and quality. Continue reading to find out more!
CLT Access Mats Outperform Traditional Bolted Mats
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats are a step above traditional bolted mats for several reasons. While the industry standard has been traditional bolted mats, CLT mats have quickly grown in popularity due to their unique manufacturing and overall performance. CLT access mats are lighter-weight and improve upon conventional bolted mats’ many challenges. These mats are about 40% lighter than standard bolted mats and have a 3-5 times longer lifespan. These lightweight and long-lasting access mats mean you can save a significant amount on your return on investment. Some other benefits include the following:
- Approximately double the hauling capacity due to CLT mats being so lightweight
- CLT access mats are twice the strength of bolted mats
- Repels moisture and rot due to adhesive lamination and wax sealer on all edges of the access mat
- Able to withstand extreme temperatures, including rain and snow
- Manufactured without bolts reduces the risk of tripping and tire damage to equipment
- And More!
GFI Solution’s CLT access mats are high-quality and provide our Edmonton customers with outstanding performance. Let our team of access solution experts assist you in determining the optimal number of access mats for your next project!
How are CLT Mats Unique?
The critical reason CLT access mats outperform traditional bolted mats is their unique composition and construction. CLT access mats are manufactured by adhering alternating perpendicular layers of Southern Yellow Pine wood together with eco-friendly adhesive. This bolt-free method allows the access mat the flex under heavy loads and better distribute that weight evenly across the entire mat. That flexibility reduces the strain and shock of significant loads on the CLT access mat. That means you can confidently utilize these access mats for heavy-duty applications without fear of significantly damaging the mat. At GFI Solutions, we are Sterling Solution’s premier distributor of Site Safe CLT access mats. We are proud to provide our customers with longer-lasting, higher-quality, and more durable access solutions!
GFI Solutions: Edmonton’s First Choice for Site Access Solutions
With several yards across Canada, including offices in Edmonton, Alberta, GFI Solutions is here to provide our customers with the access solutions they need. Our team is available 24/7 for service and support. We even offer numerous turnkey services, such as access mat rentals, mat washing, mat installation and more! Are you interested in learning more about GFI Solutions’ CLT access mats? Contact us today!
Jan 11, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Many project managers have a common misconception that traditional bolted timber mats are much more durable than CLT mats, as traditional bolted mats have been used on worksites for decades. While bolted mats have been the “go-to” access matting solutions for years, it is slowly losing popularity to CLT mats. Nowadays, CLT mats have become more in demand than ever before and are used in all access solutions, including access mats, crane and rig mats and access bridges!
GFI Solutions is proud to be Western Canada’s leading access mat solutions supplier, including a range of CLT access mats and access bridges. Being based in Whitecourt and having several offices across Alberta, including Calgary, Grand Prairie and Edmonton, we understand the challenges of finding the best rig mat solutions for Alberta’s extreme weather conditions. With the fluctuation of the temperature as we head into winter, heavy industries are on the lookout for durable, long-lasting rig mats that can withstand extreme weather changes while offering superior performance. If you’re looking for dependable rig mat options in Calgary, GFI Solutions has the product for you. Read on to learn more about our CLT rig mats and their benefits in industrial projects.
Heavy-Duty Rig Mats
GFI Solutions is proud to supply reliable matting solutions to many industries, including drilling, refinery, power sector, construction, oil & gas and more! Our team of engineers and experts have decades of combined industry experience that allows us to understand the importance of having safe transport and platform solutions at the worksite. When managing industrial projects, there is absolutely no room for error, especially concerning cranes and rig mats. No matter the application, you can depend on GFI’s CLT rig mats to support their weight. We take pride in offering customers safe site rig mats that can provide the safety and support heavy machinery requires at the worksite.
Outstanding Performance
CLT mats are manufactured using an innovative process called Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) that provides all matting solutions with the reliability and strength needed to support the heavy machinery and transportation of material in all industrial projects. CLT mats are engineered using an environmentally safe adhesive to bond the mats instead of bolting them together, allowing the weight of heavy equipment or materials to be dispersed evenly throughout the entire mat. The adhesive also creates a moisture barrier to protect the mat from rot and decay, as it provides an extra layer of protection.
Additionally, the CLT mats are manufactured from Southern Yellow Pine Wood Fibre which is around 30% harder than Douglas Fir used in most traditional bolted mats. With our CLT rig mats, you can save up to 50% on transportation costs and 40% on equipment and labour costs with faster installation! When purchasing or renting CLT rig mats, you are increasing the overall safety on the job site, avoiding costly accidents while maintaining outstanding performance.
Keep Your Project On Scope with GFI Solutions
At GFI Solutions, we not only offer customers innovative matting solutions, but we also provide them with professional matting services to help keep the project on schedule. Our services include:
- Inventory Management
- Delivery
- Installation
- Turn-key Services
- Mat Washing
- Planning and Consultation
- And more!
Our 24/7 support line will give you access to any of our services throughout the day across Western Canada, including Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton and more! Contact us today to learn more about our matting services and solutions.
Jan 11, 2023 | Access Mats, News, TerraCross Bridges
Contractors and project managers looking for access mats often refer to them as swamp mats. While swamp mats and access mats share similarities, they are quite different. Ordering the wrong mats for your project can result in frustration and delays, so before putting in your next order of site access mats, read the following blog to learn more about the different types of matting solutions you might need.
Access Mats
Starting with the most common type of matting option available, access mats. If you’re looking for a matting solution that can be used as temporary roads that help equipment move in and out of a job site, then you should be looking for access mats. They are manufactured in many sizes and can handle various weights. Generally, access mats come in either Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) design or the traditional bolted format.
Swamp Mats
While access mats are often referred to as “swamp mats,” they do serve different purposes. Swamp mats are usually installed to support heavy equipment operating on soft ground. In warmer climates where rain and moisture are very common, the ground starts to become very soft and requires swamp mats to stabilize the ground.
Rig Mats
For those looking for site mats to support oil rigs and large-scale equipment such as construction equipment, then you should be looking for rig mats. Projects that require camps, drilling rigs, tanks and helipads would often opt for rig mats as they are engineered to withstand the weight of heavy machinery and provide the support needed.
Crane Mats
Crane mats are similar to rig mats but are designed with a steel frame that can withstand more weight and provide more support to heavy equipment than rig mats. GFI Solutions proudly offers the TerraLam®’s 500 series mats that feature the TerraLam 504 and TerraLam 508. Both crane mats are lighter and stronger than comparative mats and increase your saving!
Access Bridges
Access bridges are very common in the oil & gas, construction, petrochemical and forestry industries. Remote job sites can make it very difficult for heavy machinery to cross the terrain or even to transport material safely. Access bridges become very beneficial in remote work sites where access mats cannot provide the reliability needed. If your worksite is in an area where there are rivers, creeks or any major gaps in the terrain, access bridges can help you bridge the gap.
Get your Durable Site Access Solutions from GFI
Whether you’re looking to rent or purchase your next order of site access solutions, GFI is available 24/7 to help you with all your access matting needs. We also offer mat washing, installation, delivery, planning and consulting services to ensure that all your access matting needs are met. Contact us today!
Sep 20, 2022 | Access Mats, News
Is your next big project facing the challenges of our Canadian wilderness? Do you need help ensuring your worksite is safe and accessible for your workers and machinery? Our Canadian environments present project managers with several unique obstacles that can be difficult to overcome without suitable accessibility solutions. Access mats can make navigating muddy and swampy terrain straightforward. As Western Canada’s premier supplier of site access products, GFI Solutions is your source for safe site access needs. Below we’ll discuss the application of access mats and how CLT mats, in particular, are beneficial for your project. Continue reading to learn more!
Applications for Access Mats
Access mats support workers and equipment that require a structural roadway to provide stable passage over rugged terrain, pipelines, or protected environments. They’re often used in environmentally sensitive or remote areas like wetlands and swamps to offer a sound foundation. For these reasons, access mats are used across Canadian environments to reduce the risk of environmental cross-contamination, equipment getting stuck, and worker injury.
Access matting has been used in various industrial and commercial applications. This may include temporary or single-use applications such as construction or oil and gas projects where the mats are only required for a short period. However, you can reuse access mats over several projects over multiple seasons in many other industries where challenging terrain or environmental concerns are a factor. At GFI Solutions, our team can assist you in determining the number of access mats your project may require. In addition, we can also provide you with TerraCross access bridges and a range of beneficial services like delivery and installation.
The Perks of CLT Mats
TerraLam Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats offer plenty of benefits. From an extended lifespan to its unique eco-friendly adhesive, and more! CLT mats are an excellent option for all types of project sites. These access mats have a 3-5 times longer lifespan than traditional bolted mats and are manufactured sustainably. In particular, CLT mats can save you significant money as they’re lighter and more affordable than traditional bolted access mats. CLT mats save you money on:
- Transportation costs
- Maintenance costs
- Replacement costs
- Labour costs, and more!
With significant savings in these four areas, CLT mats allow you to reprioritize your project’s funds to other essential areas. At GFI Solutions, our TerraLam CLT access mats can improve your project’s accessibility and safety. As mentioned above, utilizing access mats can save time and money. Our team at GFI can assist you in making your project safe and accessible for your crew and equipment.
Your Trusted Source for Access Solutions
GFI Solutions is proud to offer comprehensive safe site access solutions across Canada. From mat rentals and sales to turnkey services, mat washing and more, GFI is your trusted supplier of TerraLam access solutions. In addition to a significant inventory of high-quality, sustainably sourced access mats, we also offer 24/7 support. That means our team of experts will always be accessible to you to assist you with all of your access questions. So if you’re looking for access solutions you know you can trust, contact us at GFI Solutions today!
