Regupol Load Secure Anti-Slip Cargo Mats
Reduce The Risk Of Load Movement During Transport
Load movement during transport can cause damaged goods, failed deliveries, vehicle damage and serious safety risks. Whether transporting palletised freight, steel products, paper rolls, machinery or building materials, maintaining load stability is essential.
Regupol Load Secure Anti-Slip Cargo Mats are designed to increase friction between the load and the vehicle bed, helping to reduce the risk of shifting, sliding and load movement during transport by road, rail, sea or air freight.
By increasing the friction between the load and the transport surface, anti-slip cargo mats help improve load security and can reduce the securing forces required when used alongside approved load restraint systems.
Why Choose Regupol Anti-Slip Cargo Mats?
- Increases friction between loads and vehicle floors
- Helps reduce the risk of load movement
- Suitable for road, rail, sea and air freight
- Manufactured from durable recycled rubber compounds
- Easy to cut and install
- Suitable for palletised and non-palletised loads
- Can help reduce the number of lashings required in certain applications
- Widely used throughout the transport industry
Who Uses Anti-Slip Cargo Mats?
- Haulage companies
- Logistics providers
- Distribution centres
- Warehouse operators
- Manufacturing facilities
- Construction suppliers
- Steel stockholders
- Paper manufacturers
- Shipping companies
- Freight forwarders
How Do Anti-Slip Cargo Mats Work?
Anti-slip cargo mats work by increasing the friction between the load and the transport surface.
Without adequate friction, loads can move during braking, acceleration, cornering or sudden manoeuvres. By placing friction mats beneath the load, the risk of movement can be significantly reduced.
Increased Load Stability
The high-friction surface helps keep loads securely positioned during transport.
Reduced Load Shifting
Friction mats help minimise movement caused by vibration, braking and cornering forces.
Improved Transport Safety
More stable loads contribute to safer transport operations and reduced product damage.
Typical Applications
- Palletised freight
- Steel coils
- Steel sheet and bar
- Paper rolls
- Building materials
- Metal castings
- Timber products
- Machinery and equipment
- Industrial components
- Heavy freight
Installation & Best Practice
- Ensure vehicle floors are clean and free from contamination.
- Position friction mats beneath all load-bearing contact points.
- Use sufficient mat coverage to support the load.
- Combine friction mats with appropriate lashing and restraint systems.
- Inspect mats regularly for wear or damage.
Important: Anti-slip cargo mats should be used as part of a complete load securing system. They should not normally be used as the sole method of restraint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Anti-Slip Cargo Mats?
Anti-slip cargo mats are high-friction rubber mats designed to improve load stability during transportation.
Can Anti-Slip Mats Replace Ratchet Straps?
No. Friction mats should be used alongside appropriate load restraint systems and securing methods.
Can They Be Used On Pallets?
Yes. Anti-slip mats are commonly used beneath palletised freight to improve load stability.
What Industries Use Friction Mats?
Transport, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, construction and shipping industries all use friction mats as part of their load securing procedures.
Can Cargo Mats Be Reused?
Yes. When properly maintained and inspected, Regupol cargo mats can be reused many times.
Load Securing Guides
How Anti-Slip Cargo Mats Improve Load Security
Load security is one of the most important aspects of safe transportation. Whether goods are being transported by road, rail, sea or air, load movement can result in damaged products, delayed deliveries and serious safety risks.
Anti-slip cargo mats, also known as friction mats or load securing mats, are designed to increase friction between the load and the transport surface.
Why Loads Move During Transport
- Braking
- Acceleration
- Cornering
- Road vibration
- Emergency manoeuvres
Without sufficient friction, loads can slide, shift or topple. Anti-slip cargo mats help resist this movement by improving grip beneath the load.
Benefits Of Anti-Slip Cargo Mats
- Improved load stability
- Reduced product damage
- Safer transport operations
- Improved load securing procedures
- Potential reduction in securing forces required
Load Securing Best Practice For Palletised Freight
Palletised freight is one of the most common forms of transport throughout the logistics industry. However, poorly secured pallets can create significant safety risks.
Common Causes Of Pallet Movement
- Insufficient friction
- Incorrect load distribution
- Inadequate restraint
- Damaged pallets
- Poor stacking practices
Best Practice Recommendations
- Inspect pallets before loading
- Distribute weight evenly
- Use anti-slip cargo mats beneath the load
- Apply suitable restraints such as ratchet straps where required
- Regularly inspect securing equipment
One of the most overlooked aspects of load securing is friction. By increasing friction between the pallet and vehicle floor, anti-slip cargo mats can significantly improve load stability.
Friction Mats vs Additional Ratchet Straps
A common question within the transport industry is whether friction mats or additional ratchet straps provide the best solution for load security.
The simple answer is that they perform different functions and are often most effective when used together.
What Do Friction Mats Do?
Friction mats increase the grip between the load and the transport surface. This helps reduce movement caused by braking, acceleration and cornering.
What Do Ratchet Straps Do?
Ratchet straps physically restrain loads and prevent movement. They are a critical part of many load securing systems.
Why Use Both?
- Improved stability
- Reduced load movement
- Enhanced transport safety
- Reduced product damage
- Improved load securing performance
For many transport operations, anti-slip cargo mats form an important part of a complete load securing strategy.
Improve Load Safety With Regupol Load Secure
Whether you are transporting palletised freight, steel products, building materials or industrial equipment, Regupol anti-slip cargo mats provide a simple and effective solution for improving load stability and reducing the risk of movement during transit.
For expert advice on load securing, friction mats and transport safety products, contact Stop Slip today. 0800 007 5261
Related Load Securing Guides
What Is A Friction Mat?
A friction mat, also known as an anti-slip cargo mat or load securing mat, is designed to increase friction between a load and the vehicle floor.
By increasing friction, the risk of load movement during braking, acceleration and cornering can be significantly reduced.
Friction mats are commonly used throughout the haulage, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing industries.
How To Prevent Loads Sliding During Transport
Loads move when there is insufficient friction or restraint.
- Use anti-slip cargo mats
- Use suitable ratchet straps
- Distribute weight correctly
- Inspect securing equipment regularly
- Avoid damaged pallets
Friction Mats vs Ratchet Straps
Friction mats and ratchet straps perform different functions.
Friction mats increase grip between the load and vehicle floor, whilst ratchet straps physically restrain the load.
The most effective load securing systems typically use both together.