The reinforced Mike pad is a geosynthetic erosion-control system composed of a polypropylene geotextile pad combined with a hexagonal steel wire mesh, designed to protect soil surfaces from washout while allowing vegetation to grow naturally through the mat.
Main applications of The reinforced Mike pad:
- Road and railway embankment slopes, cuttings and abutments
- Landslide and debris-flow control projects
- Riverbanks, drainage channels, inland ports and coastal protection
- Retaining structures and river renovation in urban construction
- Landscape and slope greening, soil conservation and vegetation protection
By combining the erosion resistance of geotextiles with the mechanical strength of steel wire mesh, The reinforced Mike pad offers higher tensile performance and stronger anti-erosion behaviour than ordinary geotextiles, greatly improving the stability of slopes, embankments and other exposed soil surfaces.
1. Structure of The reinforced Mike pad
Composite structure:
- Hexagonal wire mesh layer (gabion-type mesh) made from alloy-coated steel wire
- Polypropylene geotextile pad with high void index and good UV resistance
SNS Wire Rope Slope Protection Mesh forms the main load-bearing and anti-erosion skeleton, while the underlying geotextile or soil contact layer slows down water flow, traps fine particles and allows pore water to drain from the backfill, reducing pore water pressure, maintaining soil shear strength and improving the overall stability of the slope while also cutting the cost of traditional drainage facilities.
2. Key Benefits of The reinforced Mike pad
- Excellent anti-erosion performance – randomly bonded mesh slows the flow of water, reduces impact on the soil surface and effectively prevents washout.
- High mechanical strength – gabion mesh tensile strength can reach about 35–50 kN/m², giving long-term stability to slopes and riverbanks.
- Durable & long service life – 10% Al–Zn alloy coated steel wire and high-quality polypropylene provide a service life of several decades depending on environment.
- Water permeable – the pore structure of the Mike pad allows pore water to discharge, reduces water pressure behind the structure and can reduce the need for separate drainage facilities.
- Plantable & eco-friendly – water and soil exchange through the mat creates a good environment for vegetation; after some time the structure and surrounding nature achieve harmony and unity.
- Economic solution – compared with concrete or masonry protection, The reinforced Mike pad usually has lower material cost, less foundation treatment and shorter construction period.
- Easy construction – excavation of a small anchoring trench, simple fixing with U-shaped nails and backfilling; workers without special experience can learn quickly.
3. Product Photos
4. Specifications of The reinforced Mike pad
4.1 Hexagonal Wire Mesh (Erosion Control Mat)
| Item | Mesh Size (mm × mm) | Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) | Selvedge Wire Diameter (mm) | Optional Material | Working Life (Year) | Remark |
|---|
| Hexagonal Wire Mesh | 60 × 80 | 2.0 – 3.0 | 2.7 – 3.4 | Zn-10%Al-rare earth alloy coated steel wire | 40 – 70 | Working life differs in different environments |
| 80 × 120 | Se-Cr-Zn alloy coated steel wire | 30 – 60 |
| 100 × 120 | Galvanized steel wire | 0.5 – 5 |
4.2 Geotextile Material (Polypropylene)
| Item | Melting Point (°C) | Void Index (%) | Polymer | Density (kg/m³) | Anti-UV Performance |
|---|
| Geotextile Material | 150 | ≥ 90 | Polypropylene | 900 | Stable |
4.3 Geotextile Mat Color & Mattress Size
| Item | Geotextile Mat Color | Length / Roll (m) | Width (m) | Area (m²) |
|---|
| Reinforced gabion mattress | Black / Green | 25 | 2 | 50 |
4.4 Reinforce Layer Technical Data (Polypropylene Pad)
| Item | Unit | PP-1 | PP-2 | Standard |
|---|
| Weight | g/m² | 500 ± 50 | 500 ± 50 | EN ISO 965 |
| Melting Point | °C | 150 | 150 | — |
| Density | g/cm³ | 0.91 | 0.91 | — |
| Mat wire diameter | mm | 0.55 ± 5% | 0.55 ± 5% | EN ISO 9863 |
| Open index | % | ≥ 90 | ≥ 90 | — |
| Mat tensile strength | kN/m | 1.6 | 1.6 | EN ISO 10319 |
| UV | 500 hours | ≥ 80% | ≥ 80% | ASTM D 4533 |
4.5 Wire Mesh (Hot Dipped Galvanized Wire Mesh)
| Item | Unit | PP-1 | PP-2 | Standard |
|---|
| Mesh size | cm | 6 × 8 | 6 × 8 | — |
| Steel wire diameter | mm | 2.2 | 2.7 | EN 10223-3 |
| Galfan weight | g/m² | ≥ 230 | ≥ 230 | EN 10244-2 |
4.6 Reinforce Side Slope Protect & Erosion Control Mat
| Item | Unit | PP-1 | PP-2 | Standard |
|---|
| Breaking tensile strength | kN/m | ≥ 35 | ≥ 50 | EN ISO 10319 |
| Peel strength | N/cm | ≥ 6 | ≥ 6 | EN ISO 10319 |
| CBR punch strength | N | ≥ 250 | ≥ 250 | ASTM D 6421 |
| Thickness (2 kPa) | mm | 12 | 12 | EN 964 |
| Water flow | l/(m·s) | 0.6 (200 kPa) | 0.6 (200 kPa) | EN ISO 12958 |
| Total weight per m² | g/m² | 1680 ± 200 | 3000 ± 500 | EN ISO 9684 |
| Color | — | Black, green, other colors available | — |
5. Typical Applications of The reinforced Mike pad
- Road & railway projects: embankment slopes, roadbeds, cuttings and bridge abutments
- Landslide & debris-flow control: stabilization of unstable slopes and channels
- River and coastal works: riverbank revetments, drainage channels, ports and coastal protection
- Retaining structures: back-of-wall protection, reduction of pore-water pressure and soil erosion
- Landscape & greening: slope greening, park banks and urban green retaining structures
Thanks to its combination of erosion resistance, drainage performance, plantability, mechanical strength and economic advantages, The reinforced Mike pad provides a complete solution for surface protection in civil engineering, flood control, sand control and landscaping projects.
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