Feb 7, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Are you about to begin a new oil and gas project? Are you looking for reliable access solutions to ensure your crew and equipment can navigate your work site? If so, GFI Solutions has the oilfield mats you need to ensure your project is safe and accessible. Our offering of access, rig, and crane mats is designed to withstand your project’s numerous challenges, from challenging terrain to heavy equipment and more! GFI Solutions is Canada’s premier source for safe access solutions. Below we’ll cover more details about our oilfield mats, including our CLT mats. Continue reading to learn more!
How are Oilfield Mats Different from Access Mats?
Oilfield mats are a type of access mat or ground protection mat constructed to withstand heavy equipment used during oil rigging. These mats are a barrier between your equipment and crew and the ground below. For this reason, oilfield mats provide your project with numerous environmental, financial, and safety-related benefits. Oilfield mats give your workers and machinery a safe and clean environment to work in, which can lead to some significant financial savings. This is because, with oilfield mats, you reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries and your equipment getting stuck in challenging terrain. Oilfield mats also reduce your environmental impact by being a barrier between your crew and equipment. They help your project limit the number of ground disturbances and soil cross-contamination. Investing in oilfield mats for your next project is critical to keep your crew, equipment, and environment safe. No matter what industry you work in, GFI Solutions has the oilfield matting solutions you need to navigate your worksite safely. Our team is here to help you determine the optimal number of mats for your project and any other questions you may have!
CLT Mats are Your Best Option!
GFI Solutions’ Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats have gained some notoriety for being the preferred choice for numerous projects’ oilfield mats. Created through an innovative process, CLT mats are made from environmentally sustainable wood and eco-friendly adhesive. Using an adhesive rather than bolts, CLT mats weigh significantly less than traditional access mats and have greater flexibility. This flexibility allows CLT mats to bend under the pressure of heavy machinery without becoming damaged. In addition, CLT mats are incredibly durable and last about 3-5 times longer than traditional bolted mats. At GFI Solutions, we offer a variety of TerraLam CLT mats and bridges to rent or purchase. So if you’re ready to invest in high-quality oilfield mats, GFI Solutions has inventory in stock!
Safe Access Solutions at GFI Solutions
At GFI Solutions, our team is proud to offer safe and durable access solutions for various industries. Our CLT mats can meet the high demand for cranes, rigs, and heavy equipment. In addition to our safe access solutions, we offer mat installation, delivery, inventory management, and other turnkey services. GFI Solutions is proud to be Canada’s top choice for safe access solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our offering of oilfield mats.
May 19, 2022 | Access Mats, News
Is your oil and gas project looking for safe site access solutions that allow your crew and equipment to keep moving? At GFI Solutions, we have the products you need to ensure safety and efficiency on your worksite. Our line of access mats can easily withstand the demands of heavy machinery like rigs and cranes, providing your team with safe access solutions from uneven terrain and unpredictable weather. GFI Solutions is proud to offer Canadian businesses access mats they know they can trust and depend on in various job applications. Keep reading to learn more about how oilfield mats benefit your job site.
What are Oilfield Mats?
Oilfield mats, also called rig mats or ground protection mats, are used during oil rigging. They provide a physical barrier between oil equipment and the ground below. There are plenty of environmental, financial, and safety benefits of oilfield mats. Regarding safety, rig mats provide a safe and clean working environment for crew members. This leads to significant financial savings as you reduce the chances of slip and fall injuries. Environmentally rig mats create a barrier between your workers and whatever is below your worksite. They also minimize your environmental footprint by reducing ground disturbances and preventing soil and weed contamination.
Completing a project in the oil and gas industry is dangerous without mats, but that’s not the only industry to use these access mats. From oil and gas to construction, refinery, and more ground protection mats are essential for many industries. Using GFI Soltuions’ rig mats will stabilize and support oil rigs and other equipment to give you peace of mind and establish a safe job site.
CLT Mats Make a Difference
GFI Solutions’ Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats quickly become the preferred choice for oilfield mats. CLT mats are made using an innovative process involving bonding alternating perpendicular layers of environmentally sustainable wood with an adhesive. Bonding the planks together allows the mat to weigh less and flex under the weight of heavy equipment and machinery without breaking. Since they weigh up to 40% less than traditional bolted mats and offer a life cycle that is 3-5 times longer, CLT mats are a worthwhile investment for your project. At GFI, we offer TerraLam CLT mats in the 300 and 500 series.
Make the Switch to TerraLam® CLT Mats Today
GFI Solutions has the products you need to ensure the safest and most efficient transportation of goods to and from a worksite. Our mats meet the high demands of rigs, cranes, and heavy machinery. We offer a diverse range of products and services, including installation, delivery, mat washing, and inventory management. GFI Solutions partners with clients across Canada and offers 24/7 support for your site access needs. Contact us today to get started with our TerraLam® CLT mats!
Nov 12, 2021 | Access Mats, News
One of the major industries that GFI Solutions has serviced for years is the oil and gas industry. We are trusted by experts like you who make their living in this dynamic field. We know that your job has its own set of unique requirements. As Western Canada’s source for oil rig mats, we supply you with the mats you need to get safe and dependable access. Here are some ways we set ourselves apart from the competition.
Reliable Oil Rig Mats
Worried about your bolted mats falling apart when you need them the most? Our Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) rig mats are engineered to help you and your crew get the job done. With environmentally friendly adhesive, these mats can withstand even the toughest of loads.
CLT mats are made from southern yellow pine wood fibre. This fibre is about 30% stronger than the more commonly used Douglas fir and can withstand heavy loads. With this powerful material withstanding even the heaviest loads, oil rigs are no problem for these innovative and exceptionally powerful mats.
This dense material is just one reason you should switch from bolted mats to CLT mats. Without the use of bolts, CLT mats are able to flex and distribute any weight placed on them evenly. With our CLT 500, heavy machinery can be moved safely without fear of breaking. Delays are a hassle, and with CLT mats, you can avoid them entirely.
Exceptional Service
GFI Solutions is not only a supplier of CLT mats; we also provide delivery and installation and have served the oil and gas industry with professionalism and expertise for years. With GFI Solutions, you get reliable service that makes your project planning smoother and more efficient. And since we’ve done this for years, we know the ins and outs of your industry.
We are able to provide you with 24/7 support so that you get the answers you need quickly to minimize delays. Let us help you get safe access with our incredible service.
Trust GFI Solutions for Your Oil Rig Mats
GFI Solutions is here to make your life easier with CLT oil rig mats that you can rely on. It is vital that your onsite work goes as smoothly as possible, and adding CLT mats can help make that a reality. Durable, with excellent service to match, our products give you everything you need to make sure efficiency is the outcome.
Contact us to learn more about how we can make your work site safer and more productive today!
