Cobra Lifting Services is a specialist spider crane hire company based in Essex. They supply mini spider cranes to commercial, residential and industrial sites across the South East.
The Enquiry
Cobra contacted CPS looking for modular crane mats for their fleet. They needed pads that could handle spider crane outrigger loads while being light enough for one or two operators to carry on site. The order needed to arrive within two days.
The Order
Cobra ordered 4x 1800×600×50mm CPS Modular Crane Mats. The mats were packed and shipped the following morning, with delivery to site in Essex within 36 hours.
| Customer | Cobra Lifting Services, Essex |
| Product | 1800×600×50mm CPS Modular Crane Mat |
| Quantity | 4 |
| Material | UHMW-PE |
| Application | Spider crane outrigger mats |
| Dispatch | Same day |
| Delivery | 36 hours to Essex |
Why Modular Mats Suit Spider Crane Operations
Spider cranes use outriggers to stabilise during lifts. The pads must spread each verified outrigger reaction across enough assessed bearing area for the actual support condition. Suspended slabs require project-specific structural approval; a surface description alone cannot confirm capacity.
The modular format can provide different approved spread configurations, but mats must not be combined by assumption. Each arrangement must follow the product specification and lift plan, with both the mat capacity and the resulting ground pressure checked for the job.
Spider cranes typically work on surfaces where damage is not an option: indoor marble floors, membrane roofing, block paving on a new build, freshly laid landscaping. A timber mat can mark, splinter or leave residue. UHMW-PE sits flat, spreads the load evenly and lifts off clean.
UHMW-PE For Hire Fleets
UHMW-PE does not absorb water, rot or corrode, which helps keep handling weight consistent and reduces the maintenance problems associated with wet timber. Manufacturer-listed capacity still depends on the pad remaining within specification: fleet pads should be inspected before use and removed from service if damaged, permanently deformed or otherwise unsuitable.
Running a Hire Fleet?
We stock the full range of UHMW-PE crane pads and modular mats for same day dispatch. Call us for trade pricing.
