Sustainable Resilient Systems

Floating Slab Mat

The Pandrol Floating Slab Mat (FSM) is a high-performing vibration attenuation floating slab system. Easy to install, maintenance free and compatible with all types of rail and track systems, it has been designed to reduce the lifecycle costs of the railway.

Pandrol Floating Slab Mat product overview

The FSM is based on the mass-spring principle. The concrete slab (the mass) is elastically supported by a continuous resilient mat (the spring). The elastic properties of the mat solution are defined by track and train design, chosen material, defined thickness and number of layers and determined shape factor.

  • Easy and quick installation
  • Durable and maintenance-free
  • Compatible with all types of rail and track systems
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Advantages of the Pandrol Floating Slab Mat

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Easy installation

Save time and reduce labour costs for your project with the Pandrol Floating Slab Mat. This convenient solution is built for fast and easy installation so your rail system can get up and running quicker than ever.

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Cost-effectiveness

Keep ongoing site costs low. The Pandrol Floating Slab Mat is so hardwearing and durable it’s virtually maintenance-free, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective choice in the long term.

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Versatile compatibility

Use the Floating Slab Mat in a range of rail and track systems, including special track works. It’s adaptable insulation performance makes this a highly flexible product with a wide range of applications, including the curvature of the tunnel invert and special track works such as manholes, pipes and electrical boxes.

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Exceptional Performance

Mitigate vibration transmission from rolling stock into neighbouring environments with a proven, reliable solution. The Pandrol Floating Slab Mat achieves reductions of between 14db(v) and 25db(v) of recorded vibration levels. Tune insulation performance by modifying the stiffness of the mat to the properties of the slab.

Technical features of Pandrol’s Floating Slab Mat

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Maintenance-free build

Choose a solution with no maintenance requirements. The Floating Slab Mat is built to last, with tested long-term stable properties and continued performance. It is water-permeable and resistant to fatigue and atmospheric condition with excellent mechanical and chemical properties.

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Easy-install design

Install the Pandrol Floating Slab Mat in single, double or triple layers, plus an underlayer if needed. The system does not have closing joints between adjacent mats and can be supplied in rolls or sheets, simplifying installation.

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Vibration isolation

Modify the vibration isolation performance of the Pandrol Floating Slab Mat to meet requirements. The product is available in a range of stiffnesses, providing different possible levels or providing tuneable ground-borne noise vibration isolation. Low resonance frequency is from -14 to 25Hz.

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Environmentally friendly materials

Lower your rail system’s environmental footprint with a sustainable choice. The Floating Slab Mat is a continuous mat made of 90% recycled material. It is 100% recyclable, as well as being durable and efficient, meaning less waste.

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Exceptional performance

The FSM has been proven to mitigate vibration transmission from rolling stock into neighbouring environments. Reductions of between 14db(v) and 25db(v) of recorded vibration levels are possible. Insulation performance can be tuned by modifying the stiffness of the mat or the properties of the slab.

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Eco-friendly

The Pandrol FSM is a continuous mat made of 90% recycled material and 100% recyclable.

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