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REGUPOL Anti-Slip Transport Matting Put to the Tilt-Tray Test
Key Points
Real-world demonstration: REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting is tested on a hydraulic tilt-tray truck bed.
Over 700 kg of cargo: A palletised load of rubber flooring is used to demonstrate the matting's friction performance.
No additional restraints: The test is conducted without lashings or chains securing the pallet to the truck bed.
Resistance to sliding: The pallet remains in position until the tray reaches a steep angle, demonstrating the matting's high-friction properties.
Supporting safer transport: Anti-slip transport matting helps reduce load movement when used as part of a compliant load restraint system.
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Putting REGUPOL Anti-Slip Transport Matting to the Test
How effectively can anti-slip transport matting resist the movement of a heavy load without additional restraints?
In this tilt-tray demonstration, a palletised load of rubber flooring weighing in excess of 700kg is placed on REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting. With no lashings or chains securing the pallet to the truck bed, the tray is gradually raised to assess how far it can tilt before the load begins to slide. The results provide a compelling visual demonstration of the matting's high-friction properties.
Watch the video to see the angle reached before the pallet begins to move.
How the Tilt-Tray Test Was Conducted
The test was designed to demonstrate the resistance to sliding provided by REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting under controlled conditions. The following setup isolates the contribution of friction between the pallet, matting and truck bed, allowing the matting's performance to be observed.
The setup included:
Test load
A pallet carrying rolls of rubber flooring, with a combined weight exceeding 700 kg.
Surface
REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting positioned between the pallet and truck bed.
Restraints
No lashings or chains securing the test pallet.
Test method
Gradually increasing the angle of the hydraulic tilt-tray until the pallet begins to slide.
Safety precaution
A separately secured pallet stack positioned to catch the test load once movement occurs.
What Did the Tilt-Tray Test Demonstrate?
As the truck bed is progressively raised, the pallet remains in position despite the increasing incline.
It is only when the tray reaches a particularly steep angle that the load finally begins to slide.
The demonstration highlights how the high-friction surface of REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting can significantly resist sliding movement between a palletised load and the supporting surface.
While the test provides a useful visual demonstration, the results are specific to the conditions shown and should not be interpreted as a certified friction coefficient or a substitute for load restraint calculations.
Why Anti-Slip Transport Matting Matters for Load Restraint
During transportation, cargo is subjected to forces generated by braking, acceleration, cornering and sudden changes in direction. Without adequate restraint, these forces can cause loads to shift, slide or become unstable.
Anti-slip transport matting is designed to increase friction between the load and the vehicle's loading surface, helping to reduce the likelihood of movement.
When incorporated into a properly designed load restraint system, high-friction matting can contribute to improved load stability and may reduce the additional restraint force required, depending on the load, surfaces and applicable restraint calculations.
Importantly, anti-slip matting does not eliminate the requirement to comply with Australian load restraint regulations and performance standards.
REGUPOL Anti-Slip Transport Matting from ABS West
REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting provides a practical friction-enhancing solution for freight and load restraint applications.
Available in different thicknesses, the rubber matting can be cut to suit specific load dimensions and positioning requirements, making it adaptable to a range of transport applications.
ABS West supplies REGUPOL anti-slip transport matting in Western Australia, supporting transport operators and businesses seeking to improve friction performance as part of their load restraint practices.
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