Steel-framed hardwood mats built for drilling rigs, well pads, and rig moves. West Texas Mats provides reliable rig mat solutions for drilling operations throughout the Permian Basin and beyond.
Get a Rig Mat QuoteRig mats are heavy-duty platforms built with steel I-beam frames and hardwood timber decking, engineered to support the extreme weight and dynamic loads of drilling rigs, substructures, and well equipment. The steel frame provides structural rigidity while the hardwood decking distributes loads across soft or uneven ground.
Our rig mats are designed for drilling operations, workover activities, rig moves, and well pad construction. The steel-and-wood construction handles sustained loads that all-wood mats can't match. We maintain large inventories of new and used rig mats ready to deploy to your well site on schedule.
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| Dimensions | Thickness | Material | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' x 14' | 6" | Steel Frame / Hardwood | New & Used |
| 8' x 16' | 6" | Steel Frame / Hardwood | New & Used |
| 8' x 20' | 6"-8" | Steel Frame / Hardwood | New & Used |
| 8' x 30' | 6"-8" | Steel Frame / Hardwood | New & Used |
| 8' x 40' | 8" | Steel Frame / Hardwood | New & Used |
| Custom | Varies | Steel Frame / Hardwood | Call for Availability |
Create solid level drilling pads that support full rig weight and equipment loads while protecting ground integrity.
Build multi-well pads with durable mat support for stacked drilling operations and recurring activities.
Create temporary haul roads for trucks, tenders, and heavy equipment accessing remote drilling locations.
Support lighter workover rigs and completion equipment during well maintenance and servicing activities.
Enable drilling in remote areas where ground conditions would otherwise prevent safe rig operations.
Provide pad support during rig moves, site prep, and transition between drilling locations.
Pipeline mats are all-wood construction — solid hardwood bolted together. They work great for side booms, pipe gangs, and temporary road crossings. But drilling rigs put sustained, concentrated loads on a pad that all-wood mats weren't designed to handle long-term.
Rig mats use steel I-beam frames with hardwood timber bolted on top. The steel frame gives you the structural rigidity to handle a full drilling rig, mud pumps, generators, and all the equipment around a well site without shifting or breaking down.
Talk with our specialists about your specific drilling operation and ground conditions.
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A standard steel-framed rig mat carries 80,000+ lbs. Actual capacity depends on frame design, span, ground bearing capacity, and load distribution. Provide rig specifications for engineering calculations.
Coverage depends on rig footprint, ground conditions, and mat size. A typical drilling pad requires 6-12 mats. We calculate the exact number needed based on your rig class and site specifications.
Yes. Quality mats can support drilling operations lasting weeks or months. Regular inspection and drainage management maintain mat integrity throughout the well.
Drilling rigs put sustained, concentrated loads on a pad for weeks or months. Steel I-beam frames provide the structural rigidity to handle that without deflection or failure. The hardwood decking distributes the load and gives equipment good traction on the surface.
Steel-framed rig mats have lifting eyes welded to the frame for crane or excavator handling. They're heavier than all-wood mats but designed for efficient deployment. Most pads can be laid in a day with the right equipment.
Yes. We create custom mat packages sized to your specific rig, well pad layout, and budget. Call us with your drilling plans for a tailored quote.
Need rig mats for your next well? Call us for engineering specifications, inventory availability, or custom mat package pricing.