Canada Wide Rig Mat Rentals With GFI Solutions

Canada Wide Rig Mat Rentals With GFI Solutions

Aug 13, 2020 | Access Mats, News

Tired of costly delays caused by uneven terrain disrupting your fleet from hauling vital materials to and from your job site? Need a fast, dependable, transport solution that can handle heavy loads like cranes and machinery? TerraLam® CLT access mats are your go-to problem solver when it matters most. As Canada’s exclusive source for Sterling Solutions’ range of site access products, GFI is proud to offer customers Canada wide leading solutions and services including mat rental and sales, delivery and installation, turnkey solutions, and more. Learn more about TerraLam® mats, as well as GFI’s rental solutions, below.

CLT Access Mats: Your Market Leading Solution For Tough Terrain

Tired of dealing with the drawbacks of traditional oak matting like heavy hauling costs, sudden breakages as mats age, and more? Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) mats are a newer addition to the site access industry, and offer multiple benefits as well as improvements in comparison to older models. In addition to weighing up to 40% less than standard bolted mats and offering a life cycle that is 3-5 times the length, CLT mats are highly flexible, making them ideal for heavy applications typically fulfilled by rig and crane mats. With the ability to save on every shipment (with up to 25% more per load) and a lifecycle you can depend on, CLT mats are a superior investment for heavy industry job sites.

Exploring the CLT Difference

Part of what makes Cross-Laminated Timber mats unique is the composition. Unlike traditional mats, which are crafted from various woods like oak or other mixtures, then bolted together, CLT mats are created by bonding alternating perpendicular layers of wood together with an environmentally safe adhesive. This method grants CLT mats their telltale flexibility and strength. Made from Southern Yellow Pine wood fibre, which is 30% harder than Douglas fir, CLT mats are ideal for rig and crane applications over long periods of time, with no need to fear sudden failures or costly replacements. 

About GFI Solutions

GFI is proud to be one of Canada’s most trusted sources for site access solutions. Our team knows how important it is to have mats available, and offered 24/7 rental and sales support as well as Canada-wide delivery and installation for your convenience. Whether you’re looking to test out the durability of CLT mats before buying or need to replace failing mats in the interim, GFI is here to help. Contact our team today to learn more.

TerraLam® 500 Series Access Mats: Your Heavy Duty Solution

TerraLam® 500 Series Access Mats: Your Heavy Duty Solution

Jun 22, 2020 | Access Mats, News

Are you in need of access solutions that can stand up to the demands of heavy-duty loads and even act as a solid foundation for heavy machinery like cranes and more? Whether you’re in the oil and gas, pipeline, construction, or mining industries, access mats play a critical role in helping to maintain the progress of your project, while also upholding safety and environmental standards. Located in Whitecourt, Alberta, GFI Solutions is a leading supplier of top access matting solutions across Canada. Our inventory features top products from Sterling Solutions, including their range of TerraLam® Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats.

TerraLam®’s 500 series mat is a heavy-duty solution that offers superior performance compared to most traditional bolted mats, boasting a lightweight profile that holds up under even the toughest of applications. Learn more about TerraLam® products, including the 500 series, below.

A Path You Can Count On

Rough terrain and fluctuating weather patterns combined with remote locations cause constant headaches for project managers year-round, especially once the spring thaw begins to hit full swing. Access mats are your go-to resource for overcoming difficulties caused by mud, shifting topography, and other such difficulties. From creating a viable, unchanging road that your fleet can depend on no matter the circumstances to protecting heavy equipment and the surrounding landscape, access mats offer multiple benefits where workplace safety and efficiency are concerned.

Industry Leading Innovation

TerraLam®’s line of matting solutions offers customers multiple benefits compared to other traditional bolted competitors. Engineered to be significantly lighter than other models (up to 40%), as well as significantly stronger, TerraLam®’s CLT based design results in mats that perform under pressure, job after job.

TerraLam® 500 Series Mats

Stronger, stiffer, and less than 50% of the weight of comparable hardwood crane or rig mats, TerraLam’s 5-layer 500 mats are game changers where heavy-duty access mats are concerned. Created using the unique Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) technique, TerraLam’s alternating perpendicular layers of wood are bonded with a special adhesive for unmatched strength and safety in a lightweight solution. A major factor that sets this CLT process apart from traditional methods is that it allows the mat to flex under weight loads, equally distributing the demand through the entire unit rather than specific bolting points. This allows for superior performance and reduces the chance for sudden breakages.

TerraLam® CLT mats also mitigate the risk of knots by adhesive bonding 100% of the board surface to another board, eliminating any weak points and resulting in a more durable and weight resistance option than traditional matting options, as well as a longer life cycle for each mat. Crafted from southern yellow pine, TerraLam® access mats offer superior value for the price and can be delivered quickly with GFI Solutions on-demand 24/7 service.

Need Access Mats Fast?

Contact GFI Solutions to learn more about TerraLam® Access Mats today. We offer round the clock sales and rental support in addition to mat washing, consulting, installation services, and more.