These mats have a minimum amount of plastic resin, avoiding the
cost, heaviness, slickness, and static electricity problems associated
with “plastic” mats.
And they
are not affected by termites.
Grate Test
“Grate” Test
8.125” span
Rated as Class A, B, C, or
D, with D being steel grade
Class
B (lowest vehicular rating)
for example would be equivalent to one tire @ 1.5 tons resting on
the
board and increasing with each class rating.
The CarLite board reached
Class D, but only held for 2 of the 10 minutes required
The AgLite board reached
Class C
Mat Breakdown
“Kenaf
Road” Mats are 3 ply (five inches thick) and come at a standard size of 8’x12’.
We currently use two types of boards in “Kenaf Road” Mats to provide a strong
yet flexible mat. Below is a breakdown of the two types of boards.
Uses
Oil and gas refineries, drilling and production locations, commercial construction sites
What does this mean for landowners?
Simply that your land doesn't need to be permanently scarred by
drilling activities. “Kenaf Roads” are a great example of Texans
working together to solve problems.
Our
mats are produced primarily out of renewable and recycled materials. By
combining the natural fibers from the “Kenaf” plant (a member of the
hibiscus family grown commercially throughout the country including
Texas) with plastic resin to bond material together, NGI is proud to
supply a product that not only aids industry but creates jobs in our
state and doesn’t adversely affect our forests.
NGI and
Kenaf Board and Butanol are Texas-based companies and desire to expand
market development of Kenaf in Texas. Studies indicate that
the warm climate of the Texas Gulf Coast provides an optimal
environment for Kenaf crops and high fiber yields. Because the
production of Kenaf should be localized in the region of the processing
plants, Texas is ideal for market development. Business
opportunities exist around crop production, processing, manufacturing,
and distribution.
Advantages of Natural Fibers
Low cost, low density, strength and durability, recycling, annually
renewable, non-wood, biodegradability, carbon dioxide
sequesterization, and added-value for agricultural products.
