Tough.
Reliable.
Affordable
About Us
Heavy-duty protection
Budget-friendly Pricing
Built for the Industry
We started Smash Mat because we were tired of overpriced ground protection mats eating into our bottom line. As landscapers ourselves, we know how important it is to protect lawns, driveways, and job sites—but the cost shouldn’t be a dealbreaker. That’s why we set out to make tough, reliable mats at a price that makes sense. Our 4×8 and 2×8 mats get the job done without breaking the bank, whether you’re running heavy equipment or just need a solid surface to work on. Built for the industry, by the industry—Smash Mat is here to help you work smarter and protect the ground you’re working on.
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM TEST METHOD | TYPICAL VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH UNITS | METRIC UNITS | ||
| DENSITY | D1505 | 59.6 LBS/FT³ | 59.6 LBS/FT³ |
| MELT INDEX, CONDITION 190°C/2.16KG | D1238 | 0.25G/10MIN | |
| POLYETHYLENE CLASSIFICATION | D4976 | GROUP2, CLASS3, GRADE5 | GROUP2, CLASS3, GRADE5 |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM TEST METHOD | TYPICAL VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH UNITS | METRIC UNITS | ||
| DIELECTRIC STRENGTH | D149 | 510V/MI | 20.1KV/MM |
| DIELECTRIC CONSTANT | D150 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
| VOLUME RESISTIVITY UV STABILIZED | D257 | >2.3×10¹⁵ OHM-IN FINE | >6×10¹⁵ OHM-CM FINE |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM TEST METHOD | TYPICAL VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH UNITS | METRIC UNITS | ||
| TENSILE STRENGTH @YIELD | D638 | D1894 | 27.6MPA |
| ULTIMATE ELONGATION | D638 | >600% | >600% |
| TENSILE IMPACT STRENGTH | D1822 | 70FT LBF/IN2 | 147KJ/M2 |
| NOTCHED IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH | D256 | 2.99FT LBF/IN | 159J/M |
| COMPRESSIVE STRESS @YIELD | D695 | 1,500PSI | 10.3MPA |
| ESCR, CONDITION A (10% IGEPAL), F50 | D1693 | 45 HOURS | 45 HOURS |
| ESCR, CONDITION B (100% IGEPAL), F50 | D1693 | 45 HOURS | 35 HOURS |
| DUROMETER HARDNESS | D2240 | 64 SHORED | 64 SHORED |
| FLEXURAL MODULUS | D790 | 200,000PSI | 1379MPA |
| COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION, STATIC | D1894 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION, KINETIC | D1894 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | ASTM TEST METHOD | TYPICAL VALUES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH UNITS | METRIC UNITS | ||
| COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION | E831 | 7X10⁵ IN/IN/°F | 1.26X10⁴ CM/CM/°C |
| DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE | UNION CARBIDE | ~650°F | ~345°C |
| VICAT SOFTENING TEMPERATURE | D1525 | 257°F | 125°C |
| HEAT DEFLECTION TEMPERATURE @66PSI | D648 | 171°F | 77°C |
| BRITTLENESS TEMPERATURE | D746 | < 120°F | < 84°C |
| GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE CONTINUOUS USE TEMPERATURE | UNION CARBIDE | 193°F 1000°F TO 1800°F | 125°C 730°C TO 820°C |
| THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY | PRIVATE TEST | 2.5 BTU·IN/H·FT²·°F | 0.35 W/m·K |
| BURN RATE | D635 | 11 IN/MIN | 25.4 MM/MIN |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE, FLASH CONDITIONS | D1929 | 645°F | 341°C |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE, SELF-IGNITION CONDITIONS | D1929 | 660°F | 349°C |
| FLAME SPREAD | E84 TUNNEL TEST | 98 | 98 |
| SMOKE DEVELOPED | E84 TUNNEL TEST | 350 | 350 |
| FIRE RATING | UNDERWRITERS LABS | UL94HB | UL94HB |