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CATCH-ALLTM
Track Mat
  • A cost-effective solution
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • Found in service around the world
  • Currently used by Class I Railroads, regional and shortline railroads as well as Transit authorities concerned with the environmental needs of track lubrication and friction management
  • Compatible with all lubrication and friction management system applicators
  • Compatible with all manufacturers’ wiping bars and lubricators
  • Permits water to pass through while retaining grease and other contaminants
  • Immediate delivery
  • Made in the USA from PET (post consumer beverage bottles)
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Catch-All™ PDF
The railroad industry’s responsibility to the environment increases with every mile travelled. At Portec Rail, we’re continuously searching for ways to help the industry meet environmental demands.
Track Lubrication and
    A Clean Environment
In recent years, dramatic improvements have been made in reducing the environmental concerns associated with track lubrication. Biodegradable grease has played a big part in solving these problems. However, biodegradable grease is still not a complete solution in many track lubrication applications.

To address the problems of soil and ballast contamination, Portec Rail offers the CATCH-ALL™ Track Mat. Utilizing the latest Geocomposite technology, CATCH-ALL™ Track Mat provides a simple and cost-effective solution for maintaining a clean, safe site that also delivers maximum lubrication or friction management.
Other Uses
CATCH-ALL™ track mats are effective for protecting soil and ballast at other rail operations such as equipment staging and maintenance, tie storage and bulk handling facilities. CATCH-ALL™ can also enhance reclamation of bulk solids at bulk handling facilities in addition to soil protection.
Catch-All™ track mat
CATCH-ALL™ Track Mats, a clean, safe and effective solution for the environmental concerns associated with lubrication and friction management. Note the grease deposited on the CATCH-ALL after the passage of one train.
  CATCH-ALLTM Track Mats...A Custom-Fit Solution
CATCH-ALL™ Track Mats function as a "high-tech carpet" by covering the lubrication/friction management site ground surface. Placed over the ties, CATCH-ALL™ is easily and quickly cut to match any gauge face or top-of-rail applicator configuration for a custom-fit installation.

Each CATCH-ALL™ kit consists of three modules - a gauge module 64 inches by 60 feet and two field modules 22 inches by 60 feet, all delivered in an easily managed, shrink-wrapped bundle. Installation is done by simply nailing CATCH-ALL™ to the ties with roofing nails. In applications consisting of concrete or steel ties, just nail CATCH-ALL™ to lumber (see the installation guide on our web site or call your Portec Rail representative for a copy.) placed in the crib.
  CATCH-ALLTM Track Mats...A Long-Term Solution
CATCH-ALL™ Track Mats require little or no maintenance. Excess lubricant that would have otherwise penetrated the soil or ballast is easily removed from the CATCH-ALL™ surface (when in place) or can be disposed of by removing and replacing the CATCH-ALL™ unit entirely.

CATCH-ALL™ has excellent durability and is highly resistant to ultraviolet deterioration, solvents, puncture, excessive temperatures, moisture and high volume traffic.
Specifications
CATCH-ALL™ Track Mats consist of a semi-impervious, olefinic copolymer resin membrane that is bonded between two layers of non-woven polyester Geotextile.
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Weight:
Black non-woven (top) - 12 ounces per square yard
Membrane - 20 mil thick per square yard
Light color non-woven (bottom) - 8 ounces per square yard
Total weight - 26 ounces per square yard

Dimensions:
Field modules - 22 inches by 60 feet
Gauge modules - 64 inches by 60 feet
NOTE: CATCH-ALL™ Track Mat is a barrier type of solution to soil and ballast contamination. CATCH-ALL™ is not for applications where an absorbent is required for soil and ballast protection. CATCH-ALL™ will not absorb hydrocarbons. For applications requiring an absorption of Hydrocarbons please contact your Portec Rail representative for information regarding the GTPlus™ Absorbent TrackMat.

CATCH-ALL track mat is part of the Portec Rail Friction Force® family of track mats and lubrication product services.

Made in the USA

CATCH-ALL track mat is the standard of the industry, but no track mat can be guaranteed to retain 100% of the grease, oil and other contaminants present in the railroad environment.

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