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ALIMATS®

Interlocking Aluminium Crane Mats & Outrigger Pads

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Powered Access Solution

ALIMATS® Load Spread Powered Access Solutions by Brilliant Ideas Ltd

ALIMATS® is a modular load spread solution for MEWPS, Scissor Lifts, Spider MEWPS/Cranes and Pick and Carry Cranes.

The team at Brilliant Ideas provide bespoke load spread, load transfer and access track solutions using our certified aluminium system, which interlocks together and can be set down by hand. The clever piece on ALIMATS® is the patented interlock which ensures load spread is achieved between modules when the machine is tracking. When the machine is operating, additional layers are applied to make sure the load spread system functions the same as outrigger mats, but under the wheels.

The two-fold functionality of the interlock and lightweight mat modules means that most of our bespoke powered access solutions are easily laid out within a few hours.

Watch our ALIMATS® powered access tracking solution using our 3.48 long modules, which can also be used as a rolling road.

ALIMATS® solutions for Boom Lifts

Our ALIMATS® load spread solution for MEWPS won Most Innovative New Product at the Building Innovation Awards 2023 and shortlisted for Product Innovation of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards.

Benefits of using the ALIMATS® system

Enhanced Load Spread

Modules are easily set-up to accommodate several machines with varying trackwidths. When you lay a single layer of modules at an angle perpendicular to the travel of the machine, it enhances load spread across the interlock, reducing the rippling effect which could occur if the system was installed straight. When an additional layer is added, the load spread is further enhanced to deal with higher concentrated loads.

For good practice, we also recommend placing Ethafoam under the mats on hard or slightly uneven ground as it allows the mats to deflect during operation, further optimising structural performance.

Operational Safety

Our load spread solution improves operational safety and protects the ground when the MEWP is in action. In some cases, it enables projects to be completed ahead of schedule despite adding extra scope.

Rapid Bespoke Solutions

Powered access projects can be complex and involve a great deal of temporary works, which is why we’re happy to visit site to calculate the loadings based on the machine spec – unless you’d prefer to send a drawing for us to review. We’ll follow this up with a detailed bespoke drawing for your Temporary Works to sign off – and a pricing proposal.

We offer a direct supply, delivery and installation service.

Quick Installation

We can easily set up around 200 modules with four operatives within two hours because the mats are quick to interlock and set out by hand. We install most trackways systems during a morning visit to site.