AlturnaMAT® & VersaMAT® Ground Protection

AlturnaMATS® - Ground Protection Mats

Specifications

	AlturnaMATS	VersaMATS
Surface Texture	Diamond cleat tread pattern one side, smooth on the other.	Flat oblong tread one side for pedestrian, diamond cleat tread pattern on the other. Smooth is also available on one side.
Available Sizes & Weights	2x4’ - 21.5lbs. 2x6’ - 32.25lbs. 2x8’ - 44lbs. 3x6’ - 51lbs. 3x8’ - 65lbs. 4x8’ - 86lbs.	2x8’ - 44lbs. 3x8’ - 65lbs. 4x8’ - 86lbs.
Thickness	0.5”	0.5”
Colors Available	Black, White or Clear (Translucent)	Black, White or Clear (Translucent)
Composition	HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)	HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Guarantee	Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Weight Load Rating	Varies depending on sub-surface, equipment up to 120 tons	Varies depending on sub-surface, equipment up to 120 tons

The “Mat-Pak” System for AlturnaMATS

Why are AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS Better Than Using Plywood?

AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS offer superior strength, durability, and protection compared to plywood and other mats. The benefits of using these composite mats over plywood are formidable. Benefits such as being able to reuse them over and over again and a lifetime warranty to back up that use. Extreme load capacity, AlturnaMATS, and VersaMATS are designed to disperse up to 120 tons. These mats are recyclable, made from 100 percent recycled plastics, and UV stable so they won’t break down over time. 'Alturna' and 'Versa' mats will withstand extreme temperatures, and won’t rot or deteriorate. 'Alturna' and 'Versa' mats can be connected and interlocked indefinitely. AlturnaMATS has the most aggressive tread on the market, allowing for maximum equipment traction. Plywood has disadvantages not associated with using composite mats and shares none of the benefits listed below.

AlturnaMAT or VersaMAT?

Although from a performance specification, AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS are identical, however, they do suit different applications; VersaMATS is better suited to use in areas with higher pedestrian traffic as it has a less aggressive tread pattern that is far easier to walk on and offers superior traction for shoes. It is also suited to maneuvering smaller items such as wheelbarrows or carts but can still be used with heavy equipment if required.

AlturnaMATS are better suited to use in heavy construction areas due to an aggressive tread pattern, offering superior traction to construction vehicles, especially in muddy or wet conditions. It is suited to construction, drilling, tree care, and landscaping applications. AlturnaMATS has the most aggressive tread pattern available on the market.

The application of your ground mat will determine if you need an AlturnaMATS or VersaMATS. Concrete, asphalt, and pavers should use a mat with one side smooth side down. You can also use the smooth side up for making turns with track machines. Cemeteries and irrigation companies may use smooth one side also by putting the smooth side up to catch the dirt when digging.

Why Use A Mat With One Smooth Side and One Treaded Side?

Mats with one smooth side are desirable when it’s necessary to cover hard non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and pavers. Using treaded mats on warm or hot asphalt will leave tread imprints in the asphalt hence using smooth-sided mats on asphalt. When making turns with wheeled or track equipment it is more desirable to use a mat with one smooth side facing up. When piling soils or aggregate on top of mats it is very advantageous to use smooth-sided mats which make removal much easier.

Accessories for AlturnaMATS

The following accessories are available to make using AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS more effective and efficient. Handi-Hook - used to make it easier to maneuver the mats when on the ground. E-Z Links and Turn-a-Links - used to connect mats together. Turn-A-Rack - Steel storage and transport rack system.

Black, White or Clear?

• Black - Most affordable/cost-effective.
• White - More costly than black but safer to use on grass over extended use.
• Clear - Also known as translucent mats, they are the best and most advanced mats.

The black AlturnaMATS is the original and first color produced by AlturnaMATS. Black is the most cost-effective mat. White was later introduced to prevent grass from potentially "browning" over extended periods of usage with the mats. The Clear translucent mat now supersedes white as this further reduces heat damage to the ground below. White mats are still available for customers who still prefer to support their existing white inventory. White and Clear mats are offered at the same price points and are both made using UV-stabilized virgin HDPE. Below are manufacturer test results comparing heat performance between black and white AlturnaMATS. Clear (Translucent) mats would have similar or improved characteristics to white mats.)

What Size Mat Do I Need?

Mat size depends entirely on the type of traffic on the mat. Every size of AlternaMAT® and VersaMAT has been tested to the same weight and load capacities. The following will assist you in choosing the right size matting for your application, although should be used only as a guide;

• 4x8' Mats have the broadest use range and are used for anything from large construction equipment traffic to pedestrian foot traffic.
• 3x8' Mats are desirable when price, weight, and space are a consideration. Although this size mat is more restrictive with regards to maneuvering, it is rated for the same weight capacity as the 4x8’ and can take almost all the same equipment traffic that the 4x8’ can. The exception would be, very heavy equipment over soft surfaces.
• Smaller mat sizes are typically used for residential use.