The SpillTrapper® Pit Mat 200 is a long-format, oil-selective absorbent mat for protecting vehicle inspection pits, maintenance bays and floors beneath leaking plant or machinery. Its 135 cm × 200 cm working area provides continuous coverage beneath engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, generators and other equipment that may release oil or fuel.

Designed specifically for hydrocarbon leak control, the mat absorbs up to approximately 50 litres of oil, diesel, petrol, hydraulic fluid and other compatible hydrocarbons. Its hydrophobic internal layers resist clean rainwater, making the Pit Mat 200 suitable for both indoor maintenance areas and appropriate outdoor applications.

What Is the SpillTrapper Pit Mat 200 Used For?

The Pit Mat 200 is designed to collect persistent oil and fuel leakage beneath vehicles, machinery and industrial equipment. Its elongated shape is particularly useful where several possible leak points are spread along the length of an engine, gearbox, hydraulic system or vehicle underbody.

In an inspection pit, conventional square absorbent pads may leave gaps or require several separate sheets. The SpillTrapper Pit Mat creates a continuous two-metre absorbent area, helping to protect the pit floor and simplify routine inspection and replacement.

It may also be used beneath stationary plant and equipment where a rigid tray is unsuitable because of limited access, irregular machinery footprints or the need for a low-profile absorbent surface.

Typical SpillTrapper Pit Mat Applications

• Vehicle inspection pits
• Commercial fleet maintenance workshops
• Bus and coach servicing facilities
• HGV and agricultural vehicle maintenance
• MOT preparation and repair bays
• Rail and transport maintenance areas
• Beneath generators and compressors
• Under hydraulic plant and machinery
• Beneath pumps, engines and gearboxes
• Temporary servicing and breakdown areas
• Construction and plant-hire depots
• Industrial maintenance facilities

How Does the SpillTrapper Pit Mat Work?

SpillTrapper uses a multi-layer construction rather than a single sheet of absorbent material. Each layer helps the mat withstand prolonged use, absorb hydrocarbons and limit contamination of the floor beneath.

Protective Upper Mesh

A tough mesh covers the upper surface of the mat. This helps protect the absorbent materials from handling and everyday workshop wear while allowing leaking oil or fuel to pass into the inner layers.

Hydrophobic Oil-Selective Layer

The oil-selective layer attracts hydrocarbon liquids while resisting clean water. Oil, diesel and petrol are drawn into the mat, while uncontaminated rainwater is not intended to occupy the absorbent core in the same way.

EVO Recycled® Absorbent Core

The internal core incorporates EVO Recycled® burst-fibre material. This provides a high level of hydrocarbon absorbency within a relatively low-profile mat and contributes to the stated capacity of up to approximately 50 litres.

Oil-Retention Layer

An additional oleophilic layer helps hold absorbed hydrocarbons within the mat. This supports safer collection and replacement when the product is monitored and changed before saturation.

Non-Slip Vinyl Backing

The hard-wearing vinyl backing creates a barrier between the absorbed liquid and the surface below. It also helps the mat remain stable when laid on a suitable clean, flat floor.

Can the SpillTrapper Pit Mat Be Used Outdoors?

Yes, the Pit Mat 200 can be used in suitable outdoor locations because its absorbent structure is hydrophobic. It is intended to absorb compatible oils and fuels while allowing clean rainwater to drain away rather than filling the mat’s absorbent capacity.

Outdoor use does not remove the need for regular inspection. Rainwater that has become contaminated with oil, emulsified fuel or other pollutants must not be allowed to escape into surface water, soil or drainage systems.

The metal eyelets can be used to secure the mat where required, provided that the chosen installation does not damage the edging, backing or absorbent layers.

Which Liquids Are Suitable for the Pit Mat 200?

The SpillTrapper Pit Mat 200 is intended for compatible hydrocarbon liquids, including:

• Engine oil
• Diesel fuel
• Petrol
• Hydraulic oil
• Gearbox and transmission oil
• Lubricating oils
• Heating oil
• Many other petroleum-based liquids

Why Is a Pit Mat Useful in Vehicle Maintenance?

Vehicles can release small amounts of oil or fuel from multiple locations during servicing. Leaks may come from the engine, gearbox, differential, hydraulic system, fuel lines or components being removed for repair.

In a conventional inspection pit, these liquids may spread along the floor, creating staining, slip risks and additional cleaning work. The Pit Mat 200 provides broad absorbent coverage directly beneath the vehicle, helping to catch leakage before it travels through the working area.

Because the oil is absorbed into a contained mat, there is no loose granular material to sweep up after each minor incident. The mat can remain in place while it retains adequate capacity and remains physically sound.

Key Benefits of the SpillTrapper Pit Mat 200

• Two-metre coverage: Provides a continuous absorbent area beneath vehicles and elongated machinery.
• Up to 50 litres absorbency: Suitable for repeated drips and higher-volume hydrocarbon leaks.
• Oil-selective performance: Designed for oils, fuels and other compatible hydrocarbons.
• Hydrophobic construction: Resists clean rainwater during suitable outdoor use.
• Low-profile design: Easier to position in maintenance pits than many rigid containment products.
• Durable upper surface: Protective mesh helps shield the internal absorbent layers.
• Floor protection: Vinyl backing helps prevent absorbed hydrocarbons contacting the surface below.
• Reduced use of loose granules: Absorbed liquid remains within a single manageable product.
• Eyeleted construction: Allows the mat to be secured where appropriate.
• British-made product: Manufactured in the United Kingdom.

How to Install the SpillTrapper Pit Mat 200

1. Measure the pit, bay or working area and confirm that the full 135 cm × 200 cm mat can lie flat.
2. Remove sharp objects, swarf and debris that might puncture or abrade the backing.
3. Identify all likely leak points beneath the vehicle or equipment.
4. Position the mat so that it extends beyond those leak points wherever possible.
5. Confirm that the mat does not obstruct steps, access routes, tools or safe working positions.
6. Secure the mat using the eyelets where movement is likely and where the installation method is appropriate.
7. Inspect the mat regularly and after any known leak or maintenance task.

How Often Should the Pit Mat Be Replaced?

There is no single replacement interval because the working life depends on the leak rate, liquid viscosity, operating temperature, weather exposure and inspection frequency.

The stated 50-litre absorbency is a maximum performance figure rather than a recommended routine working limit. The mat should be replaced before it becomes fully saturated.

Replace the product immediately if any of the following are found:

• Oil or fuel begins to pool on the mat surface
• The mat releases liquid when handled or pressed
• The backing is punctured or torn
• The protective mesh becomes seriously damaged
• The edging separates or delaminates
• The mat moves or folds in a way that creates a hazard
• Contaminated water begins to escape from the installation

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Pit Mat 200

What are the dimensions of the SpillTrapper Pit Mat 200?

The mat measures approximately 135 cm wide and 200 cm long. It should be installed flat without folding or bunching.

What is the absorbency of the Pit Mat 200?

The stated maximum absorbency is approximately 50 litres per mat. Actual capacity may vary according to liquid viscosity, temperature and conditions of use.

Will the mat absorb rainwater?

The internal absorbent material is hydrophobic and designed to resist clean water. This allows uncontaminated rainwater to drain away while the mat retains oil and fuel.

Is it suitable for diesel leaks?

Yes. Diesel is a hydrocarbon fuel and is one of the principal liquids for which SpillTrapper mats are intended.

Can it absorb hydraulic oil?

The mat is suitable for many petroleum-based hydraulic oils. Compatibility should still be confirmed where specialist, synthetic or water-glycol hydraulic fluids are involved.

Can the mat be placed under vehicle wheels?

It should not automatically be treated as a drive-over mat. Tyres, tracks, jacks, stands and concentrated equipment loads may damage the mesh, absorbent layers or backing. Position the product away from direct loading unless the installation has been assessed as suitable.

Can the SpillTrapper Pit Mat be washed and reused?

No. The mat should not be washed to remove absorbed hydrocarbons. It may remain in service while it has safe remaining capacity and remains undamaged, but it should be replaced and disposed of appropriately once contaminated or saturated.

Does SpillTrapper make oil harmless?

No. Absorption does not neutralise oil or fuel. The used mat may remain flammable and environmentally hazardous and must be handled according to the liquid absorbed.

Technical Specification

Product notice: Dimensions and absorbency figures are approximate. Product design and materials may be updated as part of ongoing development. Always inspect the delivered product and confirm its suitability for the intended application before use.