ALIMATS® are made from recycled certified extruded Aluminium. Fully load tested to 1856 tonnes/m², this interlocking system provides greater structural performance and even distribution of the load over the entire mat area. Mat modules weigh between 25kg – 48kg, making them handleable for two people to offload and position for a quick and easy set-up. Mat sizes from 0.67m² to 8.07m². Suitable for Cranes/MEWPS/Concrete Pumps/Scaffolding.
Clients who use ALIMATS® include Balfour Beatty, Ainscough, Grahams Construction, Sparrow Crane Hire, Kier, BAM, FP McCann, Sunbelt Rentals, Willmott Dixon, King Lifting, Bison Precast, Tilbury Douglas, Severfield and Babcock.
24-hour nationwide delivery service. Single day or long-term hire. Own dedicated delivery vans. Free technical support.
Interested in buying ALIMATS®? Ask us about painting them in your corporate colours.
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Our 6.05m² / 7.06m² and 8.07m² mat configurations, which utilises a long new interlocking module (2.175m) and extra-long interlocking module (3.480m) has enabled us to offer a much wider range of mat sizes – without losing the core benefits of this unique system.
This is the longest metallic handleable outrigger mat module on the market.
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ALIMATS® are used on high-profile projects, including HS2, Lower Thames Crossing, RAF Alconbury, Gatwick Airport, Tideway, Heathrow Airport, London Guildhall, Google HQ Kings Cross, Olympic Park, Tottenham Hotspur and London Bridge
Interlocking design enables monolithic action and bi-directional load spread
Standard mat sizes range from 0.67m² to 8.41m²
Light enough for two people to safely carry and set up
Small enough to fit in a van
Fully load tested up to 1850 tonnes/m2
Fully certified Aluminium system
Props, Concrete Pumps, Scaffolding and MEWPS
To find out more about ALIMATS® call the Brilliant Ideas team on 01335 345111 or email enquiries@brilliantideasltd.co.uk
Key considerations when choosing outrigger crane mats
The weight and material properties utilised in handleable outrigger mats are summarised within the table below.
This table highlights the varying material properties and why they should be known at the time of use.
You can also download our outrigger mats CPD Extracts – Material Selection and Certification.
View full presentation| Properties | Nylanite | Plastic (UHMWPE) |
Ekki / Azobé Timber (D70) |
Oak Timber (D40) |
ALIMATS® Aluminium (6005A) |
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| Mat Density (kg/m³) | 1380 | 960 | 1080 | 660 | 600 | ||
| Material Density (kg/m³) | 1380 | 960 | 1080 | 660 | 2700 | ||
| Compressive Strength (Mpa) | 123 | 21 | 34 | 26 | 280 | ||
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 78 | 28 | 42 | 24 | 270 | ||
| Modulas of Elasticity (MPa) | 3000 | 1350 | 20000 | 13000 | 69000 |
(1.160m X 1.160m)
(1.740m x 1.160m)
(1.740m x 1.740m)
(2.320m x 1.740m)
(2.320m x 2.175m)
(3.280m x 1.740m)
(3.480m x 2.030m)
( 3.480m x 2.320m)
John Whitham, Balfour Beatty Modular
Tom Drury, Cahill Welding
