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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Straight answers on ground and load.

For event access, contractor routes and temporary works, supplier figures describe product capability. This guide shows how ground strength, load footprint, traffic and layout qualify the right starting class for the project.

THE SHORTCUT

Not sure which guide or product class to start with? Use TrackSpec™ for an indicative product class and mat count, followed by TrackMatz review.

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PRODUCT RANGE AND CURRENT DOCUMENTS

Compare the four duty classes.

Use the product page for audited commercial context, then open the current technical PDF for dimensions, weight, materials, connectors and supplier guidance.

TM10 light duty ground protection mats forming a pedestrian routeLight duty class

TM10

Pedestrian-first access

Recycled rubber panels, hand-installed by two. Pedestrian routes and step-free access. Occasional cars require ground and traffic assessment; vans, trucks and plant normally require a higher class.

  • Panel1.2 × 0.8 m × 22 mm
  • Weight20 kg
  • SupplierUp to 10t suggested · tested to 20t
  • InstallHand, no plant
TM50 medium duty composite matting forming a temporary routeMedium duty class

TM50

Assessed vehicle routes

Isokon ISOtrack L recycled HDPE for assessed vehicle routes, compounds, events and temporary car parks. Connector provision matched to layout.

  • Panel2.41 × 1.2 m × 20 mm overall
  • Weight36 kg
  • SupplierUp to 20t softer · 50t+ firm ground
  • Install2-person or forklift
TM120 heavy duty composite access mats supporting tracked plantHeavy duty class

TM120

Plant routes and compounds

Recycled HDPE roadway panels for assessed heavy vehicles, compounds and year-round civils. Steel strap and M16 bolt connectors.

  • Panel3 × 2.5 m × 40 mm
  • Weight295 kg
  • SupplierLoads up to 60t · vehicles up to 100t
  • InstallPlant required
TM200 Isokon Isotrack X composite panels supporting heavy tracked plantFlagship access system

TM200

Heavy access and working areas

Isokon Isotrack X composite for assessed heavy plant access, working areas and crane projects after review. Four3 connectors included and matched.

  • Panel4 × 2 m × 102 mm
  • Weight360 kg
  • Load guidanceIn excess of 200t
  • InstallPlant · Four3 connectors

Supplier figures are useful product context. They are not automatic permission for a particular vehicle, route, duration or site. TM200 suitability for concentrated loads and crane access remains subject to competent engineering and project review.

RESPONSIBLE SPECIFICATION

Product guidance, qualified for the project.

Responsible specification considers the product data, the actual operating conditions and the practical environmental impact of the route and installation plan.

TM50 composite matting illustrating product specification data
Check 01 · Product guidance

Start with current supplier data.

Use the stated dimensions, materials, connector system and load guidance, including the conditions attached to those figures.

  • Dimensions
  • Materials
  • Connections
  • Load guidance
Soft saturated ground illustrating the need for project qualification
Check 02 · Site qualification

Test the class against the project.

Review available ground information, load footprint, movements, turning, duration, route preparation and panel layout before suitability is confirmed.

  • Ground and CBR
  • Load footprint
  • Traffic frequency
  • Route and layout
Temporary civils access illustrating route and installation planning
Check 03 · Environmental impact

Use a proportionate access plan.

Consider ground disturbance, route length, handling and vehicle movements, material reuse, installation and removal. The highest class is not automatically the most responsible choice.

  • Ground disturbance
  • Route efficiency
  • Handling plan
  • Material reuse

TrackSpec™ provides an indicative product class and mat count. TrackMatz review is required before a proposal is issued or a product is used. Where the available information is not enough, further project detail or a site survey may be needed.

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Talk through the ground, traffic and route.

Send the location, dates, route or area, expected traffic, available ground information and photographs. We can review the requirement and advise the next step.