ALIMATS®
Patented Interlocking
Outrigger Mats
Our range of outrigger mat sizes are made up of standard interlocking modules.
They’re all handleable and come in different lengths. Our latest addition is a brand
new 3.480m extra-long module.
Applications
✓ Crane Outriggers ✓ Props
✓ Concrete Pumps ✓ Scaffolding
✓ MEWPS ✓ Scissor Lifts
Features and Benefits
• Certified - Fully certified Aluminium system
• Engineered - Interlock enables bi-directional load spread
• Strong - Fully load tested up to 1850 tonnes/m²
• Lightweight – Mat modules weigh between 25kg and 48kg
• Handleable – All modules fitted with handles as standard
• Adaptable - Wide range of mat sizes available
• Safe - No short rigging or plant required to set up
Safer Stronger Solution
We’ve conducted various types of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations on a variety of mat configurations –
considering hard, soft and uneven ground/soil conditions. These were analysed both interlocked; and not interlocked.
ALIMATS® come with a patented interlocking design and these simulations highlighted some key benefits.
• The interlock enables monolithic action and enhances bi-directional load spread, which results in more even load
distribution and reduced stress values below the mat surface.
B: Stress due to 40T Load
Total Deformation
Type: Total Deformation
Unit: mm
Time: 1
Z X
INTERLOCK FEA ANALYSIS SITE SET UP
Design Considerations and Specification
Outrigger Mat Material
Handleable outrigger mats are generally manufactured from: Aluminium, Timber, Ultra-High-
Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMW) and are used to distribute the load of the outrigger
to the ground. The suitability of the outrigger mat used is determined by:
• The size of the mat being suitable to distribute the load to the ground at a stress level less than the ground
bearing capacity.
• The strength and integrity of the mat and its ability to evenly distribute the load exerted by the outrigger.
Please refer to the table below regarding material property variables.
This table highlights the importance
Plastic Timber Ekki / Timber Oak Aluminium
Properties that the selected material is actually
UHMW Azobé (D70) (D40) ALIMATS®
capable of transferring the load
Mat Density (kg/m3) 960 1080 660 600 horizontally across the mat surface
Material Density (kg/m ) 3
960 1080 660 2700 prior to distribution into the ground.
Compressive Strength (MPa) 50 34 26 280 Timber strength deteriorates with
Tensile Strength (MPa) 28 42 24 270 continued use and when exposed
to the elements, so certification won’t
Modulas of Elasticity (MPa) 1350 20000 13000 69000
be available at time of use.
New ALIMATS® Module Module Dimensions Core Outrigger Mat Available Sizes
Range Short 1160mm x 580mm x 60mm (25kg) 1.346m² 2.018m²
Outrigger mat sizes are made Standard 1740mm x 580mm x 60mm (38kg) 3.028m² 4.037m²
up by interlocking ALIMATS® Long 2175mm x 580mm x 60mm (48kg) 5.046m² 6.055m²
modules together on-site.
Extra Long 3480mm x 290mm x 60mm (48kg) 7.064m² 8.073m²
Example | Calculation*
Allowable ground bearing pressure: 15.00T/m2
Weight of crane and counterweight: 83.50T
Weight of load: 10.00T
Hook Block: 1.24T
Max point load: (83.50 x 0.75) + 10.00 + 1.24 = 73.87T
Mat size required: 73.87 ÷ 15 = 4.925m2
Crane plan showing Crane plan showing Therefore adopt ALIMATS® mat size = 5.046m² *
outrigger pressure points ALIMATS® below outriggers
* Based on a simplistic approach to load spread.
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