Frontrunner Plus - Advanced Internal Entrance Matting for Superior Moisture & Dirt Control

Elevate the cleanliness and safety of your indoor spaces with Frontrunner Plus, Excel Matting's advanced internal entrance matting system. Specifically engineered with absorbent carpet inserts, this robust solution is designed to not only stop dirt in its tracks, but moisture too. Its aggressive tread pattern scrapes shoes and wheels clean, while heavy-duty absorbent carpet inserts remove and dry any moisture. This significantly reduces your cleaning intervals, extends the life of your floor finishes, and keeps interiors looking stylish for longer.

Frontrunner Plus is a highly versatile matting choice for commercial entrances, proving an ideal solution for businesses and shopping centres experiencing high foot traffic. Its inherent slip-resistant, wheel-proof, and heel-proof qualities ensure maximum safety and accessibility. For comprehensive entrance solutions, Frontrunner Plus can be perfectly paired with an external matting system like Frontrunner Brush or Frontrunner XT.

Key Features & Benefits for Peak Performance

Frontrunner Plus is meticulously crafted with features that deliver outstanding functionality and long-term value:

• Maximum Moisture Removal: Features heavy-duty absorbent carpet inserts that effectively remove and dry moisture from shoes and wheels, preventing wet hazards. Water absorption capacity is 4.5 litres/m2.

• Aggressive Dirt & Debris Trapping: The diamond-cut pattern and two-layer open-grid constructionwith a close mesh grid aggressively scrape and trap dirt, preserving your interior floors.

• Certified Slip Resistance: Provides high slip resistance. (ASTM E303 Dry/Wet with lines along/across 72-97/65-81).

• Wheel & Heel Proof: Designed to withstand heavy foot and wheeled traffic, ensuring durability and accessibility.

• Excellent Drainage: The open grid structure ensures excellent drainage, keeping the mat surface effective.

• Durable & Flexible Composition: Made from Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) for resilience, with carpet inserts of ECONYL, 100% regenerated polyamide BCF for superior absorption.

• Seamless Installation & Adaptability: Its one-piece construction allows for seamless installation. It's easy to cut on-site (no special tools needed) and readily contours to the floor (uneven surfaces), adapting to various architectural demands. Surface modules are supplied with factory-fitted PVC ramped edging to all four sides.

• Customisation Options: Choose from 50 colour and style combinations, with the option to add a logo panel for enhanced branding.

Technical Specifications

Frontrunner Plus is engineered to meet rigorous demands, providing comprehensive data for specifiers, buyers, and construction professionals:

• Product Heights:

  • Standard: 14-16mm (9/16" - 5/8")

  • Low Profile: 10.5-12mm (13/32" - 1/2")

• Weight:

  • Standard: 10.5 kg/m2 (2 lbs/sq.ft)

  • Low Profile: 8.7 kg/m2 (1.6 lbs/sq.ft)

• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to most acids, alkalines and oils.

• Thermal Performance: Designed to function at temperatures from -23°C and up to +60°C. Slight size variation may occur at temperature extremes. Thermoplastic shrinkage can result in size reductions up to 2%, which may be accelerated in hot environments.

• UV Light Resistance: Resistant to PVC degradation.

• Acoustic Properties: Offers excellent sound absorption, contributing to a quieter environment.

• Environmental Commitment: Does not use any substances included in the SVHC list under REACH. Phthalate Free.

• Fire Rating:

  • Frontrunner Plus: EN ISO 13501-1:2007-Cfl-S1, ASTM E648-Class 1

  • Frontrunner Plus Low Profile: EN ISO 13501-1:2007-CR-S2

• Warranty:

  • Frontrunner Plus: Three years

  • Frontrunner Plus Low Profile: Two years

Versatile Applications & Ancillary Options

Frontrunner Plus is an ideal solution for a vast array of indoor, high-traffic commercial, industrial, and public environments. This includes shopping centres, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, and any facility where effective dirt and moisture control are paramount for safety and appearance.

To ensure a perfect fit and professional finish, Excel Matting offers a full range of ancillary components for both recessed and surface-mounted installations, accommodating various well depths and architectural requirements:

• For Surface Mounted Installations (Standard Profile):

  • PVC edging (H: 14mm, W: 60mm): Supplied in rolls of 10.1m (33') length with cold welding paste. Comes in black, dark grey, dark brown, holly green, Oxford blue, yellow.

  • PVC edging (H: 14mm, W: 100mm): Supplied in rolls of 10.1m (33') length with cold welding paste. Comes in black, dark grey, and yellow.

  • PVC snap track (H: 14mm): Two-part snap track for joining rolls end-to-end or side-to-side to cover large areas. Supplied with cold welding paste. Comes in black and dark grey.

  • Aluminium edging (H: 15mm): Supplied in sections of 2m (6'6") length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium and powder coated yellow.

  • Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 14mm): For joining sections of low profile matting together side-to-side. Supplied in packs of 10.

• For Recessed Installations (Standard Profile):

  • R frame (H: 14mm): Used to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

  • Jframe (H: 18mm): For securing matting against a wall on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in dark grey and black.

  • T frame (H: 14mm): Can be used to divide matting into sections left-to-right, making it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

  • H section (H: 14mm): To secure different matting sections together if the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length, with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in black, with mat insert colour specified.

  • L frame (H: 15mm): To secure matting around a circular door or non-rectangular space. Length 2.7m (8').

  • TL frame (H: 14mm): Can be used to divide the matting into sections left-to-right, making it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium.

  • U section (H: 14mm): To secure different matting sections together if the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length, with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

• For Surface Mounted Installations (Low Profile):

  • PVC edging (H: 10mm, W: 50mm): Supplied in rolls of 10.1m (33') length with cold welding paste. Comes in black and dark grey.

  • PVC snap track (H: 10.5mm): Two-part snap track for joining rolls end-to-end or side-to-side. Supplied with cold welding paste. Comes in dark grey.

  • Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 10mm): For joining sections of low profile matting together side-to-side. Supplied in packs of 10.

• For Recessed Installations (Low Profile):

  • R frame (H: 10mm): To secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

  • H section (H: 10mm): To secure different matting sections together if the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length, with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in black, with mat insert colour specified.

  • U section (H: 10mm): To secure different matting sections together if the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting. Supplied in sections of 3m (10') length, with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

  • Z frame (H: 10mm): For installing matting next to ceramic tiles. Supplied in sections of 3.6m (11') length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodised aluminium, powder coated dark grey and black.

Available in standard rolls (10x0.6m, 10x0.91m, 5x1.2m) or modules (0.8x1.2m, 1x1.5m, 1.1x2m) for both standard and low profile versions. Choose from the available colours: Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Brown, Black. You also have the option to add a custom logo panel.

Why Choose Frontrunner Plus?

Choose Frontrunner Plus for its UK manufactured quality, unparalleled moisture and dirt removal capabilities, exceptional durability, and significant contribution to a safer, more aesthetically pleasing indoor environment. It's the ultimate investment for businesses prioritizing effective internal entrance management and long-term floor protection in high-traffic settings.

Contact Excel Matting today for a bespoke quotation or expert guidance on selecting the ideal Frontrunner Plus solution for your project.