Our Railroad Track Mat was designed for railroad refueling and maintenance areas, which are being increasingly scrutinized for possible ground contamination by hazardous liquids. The railroad product is a tri-laminate composed of double weight oil-only absorbent, black needle punch polypropylene, and a polypropylene plastic film. The mats will absorb hydrocarbons (oil, fuel ,etc.) but will not absorb water.

The three layers are ultrasonically welded together for strength and durability. The purpose of the final layer, the plastic film, is to ensure that even if the mat becomes completely saturated, no liquids will be able to pass through to the soil/ground.

This product overcomes inherent problems found with standard white polypropylene absorbents. Some of these problems are severe degradation from ultra-violet light (sun light) and the lack of tensile strength necessary to withstand the vortex caused by trains passing over or high winds, which often results in material tearing loose from the ties.

Our Railroad Track Mat offers reduced labor costs associated with frequent or premature replacement of conventional polypropylene absorbents. Additionally, the tighter fiber found in the mat increases the capacity of adsorption and retention properties.

The mat is a unique product that solves a very serious problem for train yard managers. Railroad yards are coming under close scrutiny from the EPA for ground contamination. Engines stored for maintenance and engines being serviced frequently discharge hydrocarbon based liquids such as: engine oil, hydraulic fluids, fuels, lubricating oils and many more.