how to secure ground protection mats
Fixing ground protection mats is the key to ensure that they do not shift, do not warp, are non-slip, and have more stable load-bearing capacity. The following are commonly used fixing methods and usage suggestions:
I. Common fixing methods
- Connecting pin fixing method (pin connection)
Applicable objects: multiple protection mats are connected, suitable for heavy machinery traffic areas.
Method:
Each mat is designed with a connection hole at the corner;
Use metal pins (steel/galvanized) or high-strength nylon pins for perforated connection;
Some systems use “cross pins” or “H-type fasteners” to fix 4 pads at a time.
Advantages: high strength, fast installation, strong resistance to tensile displacement. - Ground nail anchoring method (ground anchoring)
Applicable objects: soft soil, grass, mud, etc., to prevent the entire pad from shifting.
Method:
Use steel ground nails/screw piles/U-shaped piles to directly insert into the ground;
Hole is opened on the edge of the pad and nailed to fix it in the soil.
Advantages: windproof and anti-skid, especially suitable for outdoor activities, sand, mud, etc. - Fixed frame or limit strip
Applicable objects: the overall limit of the mat area is required, such as event venues and wedding lawns.
Method:
Install wooden or plastic frames/limit strips around the laying area;
The mat is laid in line with the inner edge to form a fence to reduce the sliding space.
Advantages: beautiful and safe, suitable for temporary facilities or pedestrian areas. - Anti-skid structure design
Applicable objects: laid on hard surfaces such as cement, asphalt, and tiles.
Method:
The bottom surface of the mat adopts anti-skid texture or embedded rubber anti-skid strips;
Some high-end models come with “adsorption texture” design;
Anti-skid rubber mat cloth can also be laid underneath to increase friction.
Advantages: no need to damage the ground, quick deployment, suitable for rental/temporary projects. - Fixing suggestions for different terrains
Ground type Recommended fixing method Special instructions
Mud/grass Pin connection + ground nail anchoring Must prevent the pad from sinking or sliding
Cement ground Pin connection + anti-slip shading design Avoid strong ground nails to damage the ground
Asphalt road Pin connection + rubber mat Try not to use nails to prevent deformation in hot weather
Sand/slope Ground nail anchoring + heavy-load edge pressing/mechanical top pressing It is easier to slide, and the edge stability needs to be strengthened
Indoor venue Pin connection + limit edge strip/rubber strip Protect the ground, anti-slip, reusable - Precautions
Align the connection hole before pinning to avoid violent operation to damage the pad;
Check whether the connector is loose after using it for a period of time;
When disassembling, the connectors should be removed one by one to prevent damage to the corners;
If heavy machinery is used to press the edge as an auxiliary fixation, be careful to avoid cutting or crushing the edge.