Can an excavator drive over paving stones with steel chainswithout leaving traces or damage? Yes, with plastic drive plates as a covering and protection system, this is no problem. The drive plates are also colloquially known as Paving protection slabs or pavement protection mats for crawler excavators.
In any case, our plastic sheets protect paving stones and other high-quality/sensitive, protective floors from damage caused by construction vehicles. Securatek floor protection sheets for construction Site equipment have become indispensable in construction logistics during demolition, dismantling, gutting, renovation, and restoration work on buildings.
Without Securatek road plates, it's unlikely that an excavator with steel tracks could drive on paving stones without leaving marks or damage. Steel tracks are very aggressive due to their hardness and weight and can cause significant damage when driving on delicate surfaces like paving stones.
The excavator's tracks can leave scratches or scuffs on the surface of the pavers, or even damage the stones by lifting them from their anchorage. Even if the excavator operator attempts to drive carefully, the tracks can cause damage due to the excavator's heavy weight and the friction between the tracks and the stones.
Alternatively, excavators can also be equipped with rubber tracks or rubber pads to prevent damage to paving stones. This, in turn, increases the risk of unwanted rubber abrasion on the paving stones.
