Polyethylene road protection mats (such as temporary road panels and construction pass mats made of HDPE and UHMWPE) must be firmly connected during use to ensure vehicle driving safety and avoid displacement or warping. The following are several common and firm connection methods:
Common connection methods
- Steel Connector Clips
Applicable objects: medium and large road mats, sites with high flatness requirements and large loads.
Advantages: Stable connection and reusable.
Installation method: Reserve connection holes at the four corners of the plate, insert galvanized steel clips and fix them between adjacent plates.
Tools used: manual wrench, impact wrench. - Plastic Latch Connectors
Applicable objects: light pedestrian walkways, landscape protection ground.
Features: light material, corrosion resistance, one color with the plate, high aesthetics.
Disadvantages: relatively low load resistance. - Heavy Bolt System
Applicable objects: high-strength sites such as heavy machinery access and crane channels.
Method:
Embed metal sleeves on the edge of the board;
Fix with hexagonal bolts and washers;
Anchor with expansion bolts to the concrete floor. - Buckle + positioning hole design
Some manufacturers customize boards with “buckle + latch” structure:
The board edge is equipped with male and female buckles/dovetail grooves;
Fix with special nylon pins or metal latches;
Quick construction and detachable.
Anti-slip and edge treatment matching suggestions:
Anti-slip pattern design on the bottom of the board + surface connection to improve overall stability;
Adding strips or baffles on the edge during use can prevent the board from moving;
It is recommended to lay gravel or sand layer for leveling uneven terrain.