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Sarmac®

Sarmac® mattresses consist of double-twist, hexagonal mesh, filled with stones,covered with a geotextile lining. This mattress is totally enclosed in sand asphalt mastic.

Its flexibility and weight combined with a high mechanical resistance allows it to be used for underwater protection of cables and pipelines.

The Sarmac® mattress is a pre-manufactured unit supplied in different sizes and weights according to project requirements.

SARMAC® MATTRESSES
Type Sizes (*) Weight (**) Lifting Loops (n)
Length (ft.) Width (ft.) Thickness (in.) Surface (sf) Volume (cf) In Air (Short Tons) In Water (Short Tons)
Base and Easy 13.0' 6.5' 8" 86.00 56.50 4.20 2.45 6
16.5' 6.5' 8" 108.00 70.50 5.30 3.10 7
19.5' 6.5' 8" 129.00 85.00 6.30 3.65 9
13.0' 6.5' 10" 86.00 70.50 5.30 3.10 6
16.5' 6.5' 10" 108.00 88.00 6.60 3.85 7
19.5' 6.5' 10" 129.00 106.00 7.95 4.65 9
13.0' 6.5' 12" 86.00 85.00 6.30 3.65 6
16.5' 6.5' 12" 108.00 106.00 7.95 4.65 7
19.5' 6.5' 12" 129.00 127.00 9.50 5.50 9
Light 13.0' 6.5' 5" 86.00 34.00 2.55 1.45 6(***)
16.5' 6.5' 5" 108.00 42.00 3.10 1.75 6(***)
19.5' 6.5' 5" 129.00 51.00 3.75 2.20 6(***)
(*) Double Layer units which come in different dimensions are available upon request.
(**) The weight of each unit has been calculated assuming a specific weight equal to 2.53 short tons/m3 (140 lb/ft3).
(***) For easier lifting operations the mattresses can be provided with lateral loops.
Note: All sizes and dimensions are nominal.