Oil-selective mats for plant and machinery

SpillTrapper® Oil and Fuel Absorbent Mats

Heavy-duty multi-layer absorbent mats designed for use beneath vehicles, plant, tanks and machinery to capture oil, diesel, petrol and other hydrocarbon leaks while allowing clean rainwater to drain away.

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Oil-Selective Performance Captures hydrocarbon liquids

Suitable for Outdoor Use Clean rainwater can drain away

Multi-Layer Construction Tough surface and absorbent core

Wide Range of Sizes Small mats to specialist track formats

SpillTrapper oil-selective absorbent mat with heavy-duty mesh, reinforced edging and securing eyelets.

Catch Oil and Fuel Leaks at Source

SpillTrapper® is a specialist absorbent mat designed to sit beneath plant, machinery, vehicles, generators, tanks and other equipment that may release oil or fuel during use, storage or maintenance.

Unlike an ordinary loose absorbent pad, SpillTrapper combines an oil-selective absorbent core with a tough upper mesh, protective edging and a hard-wearing backing layer. The construction helps retain absorbed hydrocarbon liquid inside the mat while allowing clean rainwater to pass through and drain away.

This makes SpillTrapper especially useful on construction sites, transport yards, outdoor maintenance areas, rail facilities and industrial locations where conventional drip trays may be awkward to position or could fill with rainwater.

SpillTrapper.com is operated as part of the Serpro Ltd multistore network, providing straightforward access to SpillTrapper mats, pack quantities and practical product selection support.

Why Choose a SpillTrapper Mat?

SpillTrapper combines absorbency, weather resistance and heavy-duty construction in a reusable-position oil-control mat.

Oil-Selective Core

Absorbent inner layers are designed to capture oils, fuels and other hydrocarbon liquids while resisting clean water.

Tough Mesh Surface

A robust upper mesh helps protect the absorbent layers from everyday use beneath plant, equipment and machinery.

Hard-Wearing Backing

The backing layer helps retain trapped hydrocarbon liquid and reduces contact between the contaminant and the ground.

Corner Eyelets

Eyelets allow suitable mats to be pegged in position outdoors or suspended beneath equipment where appropriate.

Explore the SpillTrapper Range

Choose a mat according to the equipment footprint, expected leak volume, working environment and whether a standard or specialist format is required.

Standard SpillTrapper Mats

Small, medium and large mats for generators, pumps, compressors, tools, workshop equipment and general plant with compact or moderate footprints.

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Extra-Large SpillTrapper Mats

Larger rectangular mats for substantial mobile plant, machinery, tanks and equipment requiring a wider protected ground area.

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Square SpillTrapper Mats

Broad square-format mats for equipment with a balanced width and depth, including tanks, generators and plant with centralised leak points.

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XX-Large SpillTrapper Mats

Extended mats for long or substantial plant, large machinery and equipment where both high coverage and greater absorption capacity are needed.

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Pit and Maintenance Mats

Long-format mats designed for inspection pits, maintenance lanes and elongated work areas beneath vehicles or industrial equipment.

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Rail Track SpillTrapper Mats

Specialist long mats for rail maintenance and trackside work where oil and fuel leakage may occur beneath rolling stock or maintenance plant.

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SpillTrapper Sizes for Different Equipment

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Small

Compact Plant and Tools

Suitable for smaller pumps, cut-off saws, compact generators, power tools and localised machinery leaks.

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Medium

Pumps and Generators

A versatile size for common site plant, generators, compressors and medium equipment footprints.

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Large

Industrial Plant

Provides greater coverage beneath larger machinery, mobile plant, tanks and workshop equipment.

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Extra Large

Heavy Plant and Machinery

For substantial equipment requiring a broad protected area beneath the full operating footprint.

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Square

Broad Equipment Footprints

Useful beneath tanks, centralised plant and equipment with similar width and depth measurements.

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Specialist

Pits, Maintenance and Rail

Extended formats for long maintenance areas, inspection pits and specialist trackside applications.

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How SpillTrapper Multi-Layer Technology Works

Each part of the mat performs a different role in protecting the absorbent core and retaining hydrocarbon liquid.

Cutaway view of SpillTrapper showing yellow protective mesh, hydrophobic absorbent layers, recycled fibre core, oil-retention layer, black non-slip backing and reinforced edging with metal eyelet — SpillTrapper multi-layer construction showing the yellow heavy-duty protective mesh, hydrophobic oil-selective layers, recycled absorbent core, non-slip backing and reinforced charcoal edging with securing eyelet.

Tough Protective Mesh

The upper mesh helps protect the absorbent material from direct wear while allowing leaked hydrocarbon liquid to pass into the inner layers.

Oil-Selective Absorbent Layers

Oleophilic and hydrophobic layers attract and absorb oils and fuels while resisting the uptake of clean rainwater.

Recycled Absorbent Core

The absorbent core uses recycled fibre technology to increase available oil-retention capacity within the mat.

Hard-Wearing Backing and Edging

The lower backing and reinforced edge construction help retain trapped contaminant and provide a more durable working mat.

How to Choose the Right SpillTrapper Mat

Select according to the complete equipment footprint, leak potential, environment and required inspection frequency.

Measure the Equipment

Measure the full width and length of the plant or machinery, including likely leak points and projecting components.

Allow a Safety Margin

Choose a mat that extends beyond the expected leak area so drips do not land directly beside the absorbent surface.

Estimate the Leak Volume

Consider the amount that could escape between inspections, including persistent leakage and unattended equipment.

Plan Inspection and Replacement

Establish how often the mat will be checked and replace it before saturation, damage or loss of performance occurs.

SpillTrapper, Drip Tray or Ordinary Absorbent Pad?

Each product format has a different role in leak prevention and spill response.

Product type	Best suited to	Principal advantage	Important consideration
SpillTrapper mat	Ongoing oil and fuel leaks beneath plant, machinery and vehicles	Captures hydrocarbons while clean rainwater can drain away	Intended for compatible oils, fuels and hydrocarbons, not general chemical liquids
Rigid drip tray	Defined liquid containment beneath stationary equipment and containers	Holds free liquid for inspection, removal or reuse	Outdoor trays can fill with rainwater unless covered or regularly emptied
Flexible containment tray	Plant that needs to be wheeled or driven into a contained area	Raised flexible sides provide a physical containment perimeter	Requires sufficient floor space and inspection of the containment walls
Ordinary absorbent pad	Short-term wiping, small drips and active spill clean-up	Lightweight, portable and quick to deploy	May not provide the durability, backing or outdoor performance of a specialist mat

SpillTrapper oil-selective absorbent mat beneath a diesel generator capturing an oil leak in wet outdoor conditions

SpillTrapper positioned outdoors beneath a diesel generator, capturing an oil leak in wet working conditions.

SpillTrapper Applications

SpillTrapper provides practical hydrocarbon leak control across construction, industry, maintenance, transport and infrastructure.

Construction Plant

Generators and Pumps

Workshops and Garages

Industrial Machinery

Transport and Logistics

Rail Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance

Plant Hire Fleets

Important Product Selection and Safety Information

SpillTrapper is intended for compatible oils, fuels and other hydrocarbon liquids. It should not be assumed to be suitable for acids, alkalis, oxidising chemicals, water-based process liquids or unidentified substances.

Absorption does not neutralise a fuel or remove its flammable, toxic or environmental hazards. A used mat may retain combustible liquid and should be handled, stored and disposed of according to the substance absorbed and the applicable site procedure.

Position the mat on a stable surface where it will collect leaks without creating a trip, slip or entanglement hazard. Do not place it where wheels, tracks, stabilisers or concentrated loads could damage the mat unless the product instructions specifically allow that use.

Inspect the mat regularly and replace it before saturation, damage, delamination or loss of oil-retention performance. Clean rainwater may drain through the mat, but contaminated water or emulsified liquid must not be allowed to escape into drains, soil or surface water.

Need Help Selecting a SpillTrapper Mat?

Tell us the type and dimensions of the plant or machinery, the likely liquid, the expected leak volume and whether the mat will be used indoors or outdoors. We will help you identify suitable SpillTrapper sizes and pack options.