Jul 15, 2022 | News, TerraCross Bridges
Canada’s unpredictable weather can heavily affect the terrain causing you to pause your workflow every time the weather changes. If you’re tired of putting your project on hold every time the ground becomes softer, icer, or muddier, GFI Solutions have engineered the perfect matting product for you. Our team of experts understands that time is money when it comes to working on a project on open ground, which is why we are proud to introduce the TerraCross temporary portable bridge that will solve all your access problems. Read on to learn more about the benefits of the TerraCross temporary mobile bridge!
Why Use Temporary Portable Bridges
Struggling with the fluctuation of the weather during a project is frustrating for everyone. Crossing water, ditches or any uneven terrain can cause several hazardous risks for workers and machinery. Project managers in the oil and gas, power, chemical and mining industries install temporary portable bridges to provide safe and secure paths across all troublesome land. Access movable bridges are designed to offer your workers and equipment a safe worksite while saving you time and money.
TerraCross Bridge Benefits
The TerraCross temporary bridge is engineered to maintain workflow efficiency and ensure that your worksite is safe for workers, machines and the environment. With fluids being transported from one location to the other, cross-contamination and accidental spillage could heavily impact the land. TerraCross bridges are designed using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats and a geotextile surface to avoid contamination of the grounds or spillage to waterways. They are also bonded together using an eco-friendly adhesive that allows the mats to be more flexible and distribute the weight evenly throughout, rather than concentrate the weight only on the bolted areas.
Using glue to adhere the planks together instead of bolts ensures that the bridge’s surface is solid and smooth, eliminating the risk of tripping or tire punctures. TerraCross bridges are not only safe for your worksite, but they are also significantly robust and can handle weight up to 100 tons. Specs include:
TERRACROSS 40:
- Weight: 100 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 35′
- Total Length: 40′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TERRACROSS 56:
- Weight: 65 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 50′
- Total Length: 56′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
Install the TerraCross Bridge for a Safer Worksite
Contact our team today to learn more about our TerraCross bridge and our different matting services.
Jun 16, 2022 | News, TerraCross Bridges
Remote worksites are accompanied by logistical problems where access is hindered due to environmental obstacles. Rough, unreliable terrain and rapidly changing weather in the Canadian landscape can cause uncontrollable delays to your project. To overcome these complications, portable bridges are used to enable easy navigation in less than ideal locations.
GFI Solutions have engineered high-quality temporary access bridges to help haulers and project managers overcome weather and terrain difficulties with ease while also maintaining a robust foundation for heavyweight loads. Learn more about GFI’s portable access bridges below.
Engineered to Last
At GFI Solutions, we understand the importance of safety and efficiency when installing temporary bridges, which is why we have engineered an easy to deploy, lightweight, portable bridge. Our TerraCross bridge is manufactured to provide a secure crossing over water, ditches, environmental hazards and more while withstanding the extreme weight of machines and loads. If your worksite requires lifting and construction with 200-class excavators or similar equipment, the TerraCross bridge is the solution for you. The specs include:
TERRACROSS 40:
- Maximum Weight 100 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 35′
- Length: 40′
TERRACROSS 56:
- Maximum Weight 65 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 50′
- Length: 56′
Easy Transportation
The TerraCross bridge is built to help you cross ditches, holes or gaps that may hinder the speed of your project. It’s an excellent site access solution that is used in most remote job sites, no matter the difficulty of the terrain. Our TerraCross bridges can be shipped to your site via one or two trucks at the most. The TerraCross 40 and TerraCross56 bridges are designed for quick and easy installation to prevent any possible delays in your project.
Partner with GFI
Our matting expertise does not end with state-of-the-art bridges; we also offer a variety of matting solutions, including:
- Turn-Key Services
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing
- Delivery and Installation
- Mat Washing
- Planning and Consultation
Our team also offers 24/7 service and support to meet all your matting needs.
Get A Quote
GFI Solutions distributes access products throughout the Western Canada region and nation-wide. Contact our team of experts today and get a quote on the TerraCross portable bridge for your upcoming project.
Nov 23, 2020 | News, TerraCross Bridges
If your remote worksite is in need of access solutions that allow your crew to safely transport goods to and from your location with ease, portable access bridges are an ideal selection. Easy to install and remove, temporary access bridges are a reliable way to deal with the many challenges presented by uneven terrain and changing weather all year round. In addition to helping you navigate muddy grounds, creeks, rivers, and more, access bridges help to mitigate damage caused to the surrounding environment, ensuring your operation adheres to sustainability standards. Learn more about the benefits and applications of temporary access bridges, as well as TerraCross™ products, below.
Safe and Efficient Crossing
As those in the oil & gas, power, renewable, and construction sectors are well aware, Canada’s landscape can pose significant challenges to your daily logistics. In combination with access mats, access bridges play a vital role in creating viable transport pathways that are safe and dependable. While mats are sufficient for balance out uneven ground surfaces and overcoming challenges like mud or unstable soil, access bridges are essential for dealing with areas where gaps caused by creek, rivers or major dips in topography are involved. Depending on the duration and purpose of your site, either permanent or temporary solutions can be used. Additional deciding factors include:
- Ground-type
- Weight capacity needs
- Area-specific environmental factors
Portable bridges such as Sterling’s game-changing TerraCross™ Access Bridge (more on that below) are perfect for a variety of applications and are well suited for projects that require access to specific areas for shorter phases rather than a permanent fix. Benefits of installing temporary access bridges include:
- Increased safety
- Higher productivity due to fewer delays
- Reduced transportation costs, and more.
TerraCross™ Access Bridges: Your Leading Choice
Easy to deploy and lightweight, Sterling Solutions’ TerraCross™ bridge is ideal for crossing water, ditches, circumventing environmental hazards, and more. Built with superior performance in mind, TerraCross™ is designed to facilitate lifting and construction with a 200-class excavator or similar equipment and enables faster, safer passage while also preventing contamination on site. The TerraCross™ is able to be shipped on a single truck for optimal convenience and can be set up rapidly to help save you time and money. As Canada’s exclusive source for Sterling’s site products, GFI is proud to carry TerraCross™bridges and more in our inventory.
Access Solutions With GFI
At GFI we understand how vital reliable access to your job site is for our customers. That’s what we’re proud to offer leading products including access mats and portable bridges, along with unbeatable customer services. With clients spanning multiple industries Canada wide, we’re here to support your project with products you can depend on. Learn more by contacting our team today.
