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Enkamat® is a three-dimensional mat with an open structure, made from polyamide (PA) monofilaments which are welded where they cross. It functions as a protective reinforcing intermediate layer between natural vegetation and soil.
Enkamat provides protection above and below the waterline to create a permanent solution. Either seeded, filled with topsoil or mulched, Enkamat keeps the fertile soil in place and prevents the fill from being washed out. Vegetation soon establishes itself with root systems that are reinforced by Enkamat’s special mat structure.
Enkamat can be used in many areas where erosion takes place such as waterways, embankments, slopes and spillways.
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WHY CHOOSE ENKAMAT?
- Durable filament core structure has >95% open voids to allow soil to be contained within the mat effectively, preventing it from being eroded away by rain or wind
- Open structure encourages swift vegetation growth and discreetly blends into the natural landscape
- Easily adapts to various soil profiles
- Designed to help nature develop strong vegetation for permanent erosion protection of slopes, rivers, banks, ditches, channels, spillways, landfills, shorelines and other vulnerable erosion-prone areas
- Often used to protect new or repaired embankments and slopes, since Enkamat already offers adequate protection before any vegetation is established
Installation
Enkamat is laid on prepared ground and stapled into position ensuring good intimate contact with the soil. Seeding can take place during the soil filling or hydro seeding can be carried out after soil filling. Enkamat prevents erosion on embankments, slopes and river banks. On steep or rocky slopes and on smooth surfaces such as geomembranes, Enkamat is an effective and dependable grip layer that retains soil and supports protective vegetation.
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FUNCTION
Erosion & Sediment Control
The use of a geosynthetic to prevent soil or other particle movements on the surface slope. Acts to reduce soil erosion caused by wind forces, rainfall impact and surface water runoff. The use of geosynthetics in erosion control is to maintain soil cover either as a temporary measure offering protection from soil loss whilst vegetation is established or as a permanent control measure, typically on steeper slopes or high-water velocity situations.
Reinforcement
Geosynthetics provides additional strength to soils and aggregate. Used to reinforce steep slopes, and to stabilise road or rail construction over weak and variable soils. Enables embankments to be constructed over very soft foundations and to build slopes at steeper angles than would be possible with unreinforced soil. Geosynthetics (or geogrids) are also used to bridge over voids that may develop below load bearing granular layers (roads and railways) or below cover systems in landfill applications.
Enkamat Range
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Code |
Description |
Width (m) |
Length (m) |
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ENKA7018/2 |
ENKAMAT 7018 1.95m x 120m |
1.95 |
120 |
