{"id":3835,"date":"2022-04-01T15:37:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T14:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gclproducts.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2023-02-14T16:05:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T16:05:17","slug":"what-a-gravel-grid-strength-of-428-tonnes-means-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gclproducts.co.uk\/blog\/what-a-gravel-grid-strength-of-428-tonnes-means-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What a gravel grid strength of 428 tonnes means for you"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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X-Grid is the ultimate ground reinforcement grid<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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X-Grid is our very own gravel grid, designed and manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic.<\/p>

It is unique as it has a load capacity of up to 428 tonnes per square metre meaning it can withstand the weight of almost anything you might find on gravel roads to gardens.<\/p>

At the same time it is extremely lightweight, weighing just over 5kg per square metre it is easy to handle and lay.<\/p>

This blog post takes a look at what a gravel grid strength of 428 tonnes means for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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X-Grid is most commonly found on gravel driveways.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is X-Grid?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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X-Grid is our best-selling product for a number of reasons. It is permeable, porous, SUDs compliant and abides by all water management laws and regulations.<\/p>

It is also exceptionally strong and will therefore protect and reinforce the ground whilst encouraging natural drainage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is available in black, white or green.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is the weight load of X-Grid?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The load bearing capacity of X-Grid is 428 tonnes per m2 when unfilled.<\/p>

It has a maximum carry load of 30 tonnes (axle load).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is a popular solution for car parks and holiday parks.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does 428 tonnes load capacity hold?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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X-Grid can protect any surface from the heaviest of vehicles. It is used at this holiday park to withstand both vehicle weight and heavy foot traffic<\/a>.<\/p>

Park Avenue Holiday Village told us:<\/p>

“After allowing the grass seed to grow, Park Avenue Holiday Village had a much more complete access route network, allowing their visitors and holiday makers to arrive at their holiday homes and unload their vehicles at the side of their home.<\/p>

“In a stark contrast to previous years, these grassed roads now do not rut or become muddy and once the grass has matured, the X-Grid is almost invisible while still providing a solid and stable surface for many years to come. The grass can be mowed over without any hinderance, allowing access for ride-on lawnmowers to maintain the access routes much more quickly and effectively.”<\/p>

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The 428 tonne capacity makes it ideal to withstand vehicles at Park Avenue Holiday Village.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are vehicle weights?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Notes:<\/p>

(a) If the driving axle, if is not a steering axle, has twin tyres and road friendly suspension, or each driving axle is filled with twin tyres and the maximum weight for each axle does not exceed 8.55 tonnes.<\/p>

(b) Distance between the rear axle of the motor vehicle and the front axle of the trailer is not less than 3 metres.<\/p>

(c) If the vehicle is being used for combined transport.<\/p>

(d) 5 axles of more artic and the 5 axles or more drawbar could alternatively habe a 3 axle motor vehicle and a 2 axle trailer.<\/p>

(e) Conditions:<\/p>

– Each vehicle must have at least 3 axles.
– Drive axle has twin tyre and road friendly suspension and maximum of 10.5 tonnes, or each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and has a maximum of 8.5 tonnes.
– Trailer has road friendly suspension<\/p>

(f) Conditions for operation on 5 axles<\/p>

– Must have 3 axles on tractor unit
– Single container 40ft in length conforming to standards laid down by the International Standards Organisation being carried on.
– Vehicle being used for international journey.<\/p>

(g) Powered by a low pollution engine.<\/p>

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X-Grid is Made In Britain accredited. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>

To find out more information call our helpful and friendly customer service team on 01246 418144, contact us on webchat or email us here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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