UK rigger pads

02/04/2026

31/03/2026

I have got to stop these Healthy breakfast’s lol

25/03/2026

So after last week’s debate I think this is the way jam on top. Can’t beat a home fruit scone

22/03/2026

Me and the wife can’t decide which way it should be so I done half one way and the other half the other way 🤷‍♂️

14/03/2026

26/02/2026

Nice little collaboration with Tommy ten shackles thanks again Tommy

17/02/2026

⚠️ Cheap “Air-Filled” Rigger Pads Are Doing the Rounds Again
They look the same.
They’re priced cheap.
They’re sold as “heavy duty.”
But inside… they’re full of air.
We’re seeing another wave of low-cost imported rigger pads on the market and once you check the edges, the problem is obvious:
❌ Visible holes
❌ Porous, foamed cores
❌ Inconsistent material
❌ Not solid polyethylene
That’s not strength — that’s missing plastic.
Why this matters
Rigger pads aren’t cosmetic.
They’re safety equipment.
They support tonnes of load from stabilisers, outriggers, and plant.
When pads contain air pockets:
• They crush
• They deform
• They spread load poorly
• They crack or fail
• They put operators and equipment at risk
A pad might look thick and strong — but if part of it is air, you’re not getting the capacity you think you are.
The truth about “cheap”
Quality polyethylene is dense and solid.
It costs more because there’s more material in it.
If a pad is half the price… something has been taken out.
Usually plastic.
What you should see instead
Proper, high-quality (German-made) polyethylene pads are:
✅ Solid all the way through
✅ Dense and uniform
✅ Heavy for their size
✅ Built to handle real loads
✅ Tested and reliable
No bubbles. No voids. No surprises.
Simple site rule
If you can see holes or a foamed texture…
🚫 Don’t put it under a machine.
Because:
Solid plastic spreads load.
Air spreads risk.
Buy cheap, buy twice — or worse.
Stay safe. Choose quality.

31/01/2026

January has been non-stop at UK Rigger Pads 💪
We’ve been busy sending out rigger pads and ground protection mats to sites all over the UK, with orders stacked up as we head into February.

Big news for us too… we’re moving into new premises (no more working from home!) so we can hold more stock and turn orders around even faster 🚚

And from April 2026, we’re expanding into hire, offering:
✔ Modular Mats
✔ Larger Crane Mats
✔ Ether Foam
✔ Trackway Mats

Whether buying or hiring, we’ve got you covered — and we deliver and hire nationwide.

Thanks for keeping us busy!
🌐 www.ukriggerpads.co.uk

Discover high-quality rigging pads and mats from UK Rigger Pads. Serving Norwich and beyond with 32 years of industry expertise.

15/01/2026

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14/01/2026

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