Air Bridge Mats
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Air bridge mats. Our most cost effective and versatile bridge constructed of high quality 12 thick crane mats. Beasley forest products use countersunk 1 25 bolts to fasten the timber mats and the ends of the timber mats are also coated with a protective sealant to help prevent splitting and checking. The mats were a simple way for crews to quickly put down a runway on any ground paved or unpaved where there was none which came in handy in the remote islands of the pacific. Made with mix of tough dense woods steel rods and coated ends for rot protection our crane mat bridges are durable resistant to compression and capable of handling heavy equipment and harsh weather conditions.
About air bridges and mats the purpose of an air bridge in many instances is to span a buried pipeline since many operators won t allow heavy equipment to be driven over their pipelines in construction zones. Built from sturdy durable hardwood timbers bridge mats can be used to improve access for multiple types of construction sites. Its official air corps name was psp for perforated or pierced steel planking. Built with an air wick channel along the bottom oak top and full contact treated wood along the interior and steel casing our wood ground protection mats are designed for the pipeline industry.
They are not industry specific so they can be utilized on almost any type of project. Air bridge when the pipeline company is requiring an air bridge over their existing line you are going to need either eight inch or twelve inch thick hardwood crane mats for the job. Depending on your needs and the project those timbers may be anywhere from 20 feet to 40 feet long. Our development team has more than 60 years of combined experience.
Two of the methods outlined below require different types of hardwood crane mats both of which pipeline skid service can supply.