HOT WORKS · WELDING · FABRICATION · UK
Matting for welding bays and hot-work zones — specified the right way.
Fabrication environments combine sparks, grinding debris, oils, and constant traffic. The fastest route to a safe, auditable install is a clear spec: traction requirements, layout/ramping, and documented performance to support RAMS and HSE reviews.
Common zone hazards
- Grinding sparks and hot swarf damaging standard matting surfaces.
- Oils and coolants reducing traction on walkways and bays.
- Foot traffic patterns concentrating wear near benches and jigs.
- Housekeeping and cleaning chemicals impacting material choice.
What we’ll ask for
- Bay layout + where sparks land (weld/grind benches, jigs, curtains).
- Contaminants (oils, coolant, metal fines) and cleaning routines.
- Traffic routes, edge exposure, and any MHE crossings.
- RAMS / insurer requirements and what documentation you need.
Recommended next steps
- Send a quick drawing or photo of the bay and your requirements.
- We propose a modular layout with traction + ramping choices.
- We return a specification pack for approval and ordering.
Related pages
If your hot-work zone also has oils or ESD requirements, start with these pages and we’ll combine the right performance into a single recommendation.
How we compare
Hot-works matting: Maximum Matting vs COBA, Wearwell, Ecotile and other UK suppliers.
Specifying matting for welding and fabrication environments requires understanding both fire performance and traction. Here's how we support hot-works installations compared to COBA Europe, Wearwell and other UK suppliers.
Compliance-first spec packs
Every hot-works recommendation includes fire performance certificates, slip test data, and RAMS guidance. We document what we specify so your HSE and insurers can review it.
Combined hazard solutions
Fabrication zones often have oils, sparks and heavy traffic. We configure Safe-Flex systems that address traction, fire risk and ergonomics in one modular layout.
Honest guidance on limits
We won't oversell fire resistance. Instead, we'll match your site conditions and housekeeping regime to the right material choice and provide documentation to back it up.
Request your Safe-Flex plan
Need British-made matting with guaranteed compliance and sustainability?
Share site measurements or CAD drawings and we will return a costed layout, recycled content statement, and RAMS pack within 48 hours—backed by our 30-day returns guarantee.
Speak to our project team
Tell us about your matting project and we will design a Safe-Flex or Stand-Safe solution made in Britain.
Our industrial specialists respond within one business day. We support multi-site roll-outs, maintenance shutdowns, and urgent replacements—all with 100% recycled compound and a 30-day returns guarantee.
Operating hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30-18:00
Response time
Replies within one working day via email.