{"product_id":"ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included","title":"Ground Protection Mat Connectors – 2-Way \u0026 4-Way, Bolts \u0026 Washers Included","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gpc{line-height:1.65;max-width:900px;min-width:0}\n.gpc a{overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.gpc h3{margin:2.2em 0 .6em;font-size:1.25em;line-height:1.3}\n.gpc p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.gpc .gpc-lead{font-size:1.1em}\n.gpc ul.gpc-ticks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:1.2em 0 0}\n.gpc ul.gpc-ticks li{position:relative;padding:0 0 .8em 1.9em}\n.gpc ul.gpc-ticks li:before{content:\"\\2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;font-weight:700;color:#18843c}\n.gpc .gpc-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 0 1em}\n.gpc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95em}\n.gpc th,.gpc td{border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.3);padding:.55em .6em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.gpc thead th{background:rgba(24,132,60,.1)}\n.gpc .gpc-note{font-size:.92em;padding:.9em 1.1em;border-left:4px solid #18843c;background:rgba(24,132,60,.06);margin:0 0 1em}\n.gpc .gpc-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));gap:1em;margin:0 0 1em}\n.gpc .gpc-pick div{padding:1em 1.1em;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.3);border-radius:6px}\n.gpc .gpc-pick strong{display:block;margin-bottom:.3em}\n.gpc ol{padding-left:1.3em;margin:0 0 1em}\n.gpc ol li{margin-bottom:.6em}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"gpc-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock your mats together so they stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e These connectors join ground protection mats into one continuous trackway or working area, so mats can't creep apart, lift at the edges or leave trip gaps when vehicles brake and turn. Each one comes with its own bolts and washers, ready to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"gpc-ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops mats drifting apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Joined mats move as one surface, so wheels don't catch on edges and gaps don't open up under turning traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm but forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The connector sits under the mat corners and bolts through from the top, holding the mats tight while allowing a little movement. That flex absorbs impact and helps prevent damage to the mats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every connector is supplied with standard bolts and washers. Tighten with an ordinary spanner or socket, with no specialist tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3–4 minutes to join two mats in a line, or around 15 minutes to connect a block of four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for outdoor work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough HDPE with mild steel fixings, resistant to impact, wear, weather and corrosion, and reusable job after job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2-way or 4-way?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpc-pick\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-way connector\u003c\/strong\u003eJoins the corners of two mats laid side by side. Use it for single-line trackways and walkways, and along the outside edge of larger areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-way connector\u003c\/strong\u003eSits where the corners of four mats meet. Use it inside grids for car parks, working platforms, marquee floors and turning areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a single line of mats\u003c\/strong\u003e (a trackway or walkway), use two 2-way connectors at every joint: one at each side of the join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpc-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMats in a line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2-way connectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mats (about a 10m vehicle track)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mats (about a 20m vehicle track)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × (number of mats − 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a grid of mats\u003c\/strong\u003e (rows and columns), use a 4-way connector at every point inside the grid where four corners meet, and 2-way connectors at each joint along the outside edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpc-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrid layout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4-way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2-way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 rows × 5 mats (10 mats)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 rows × 4 mats (12 mats)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 rows × 5 mats (20 mats)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Send us your layout and we'll count them for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich mats do they fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese standard connectors fit mats with corner connection holes, including our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/turfshield-plus-medium-duty-ground-protection-mats-versatile-access-trackway-system\"\u003eTurfShield Plus medium-duty mats\u003c\/a\u003e (all sizes) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/turfguard-pro-lightweight-ground-protection-boards-premium-temporary-access-matting\"\u003eTurfGuard Pro lightweight boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gpc-note\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/loadmaster-pro-heavy-duty-ground-protection-mats-industrial-access-trackway-system\"\u003eLoadMaster Pro heavy-duty mats\u003c\/a\u003e link through their handholds with a different connector. Call us and we'll supply the right ones for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay your mats\u003c\/strong\u003e in position with the corners lined up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlide the connector underneath\u003c\/strong\u003e so its holes sit below the corner holes of the mats you're joining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt through from the top\u003c\/strong\u003e with the washers supplied, and tighten until firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't overtighten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mats need a little room to move and to expand in hot weather. Overtightening can damage the connector and the mats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpc-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2-way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4-way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoins\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mat corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mat corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 × 55 × 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185 × 185 × 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eHDPE with mild steel fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplied with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eStandard bolts and washers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eBlack and grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning a bigger job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the area, the mats and what's driving on them, and we'll work out the layout and exactly how many connectors you need. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:01282270214\"\u003e01282 270214\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm) or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@grassmatsco.co.uk\"\u003esales@grassmatsco.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"grassmatsco.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2-Way Connector","offer_id":59075691315535,"sku":"GMC-CONN-2WAY","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Way Connector","offer_id":59075691348303,"sku":"GMC-CONN-4WAY","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/1005\/3967\/files\/standard-4-way-connectors.avif?v=1791544708","url":"https:\/\/grassmatsco.co.uk\/products\/ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included","provider":"Grass Mats Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}