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Blast Mats

Affordable Blast Mats for Controlled Blasting Operations

Blast mats help construction, demolition and mining teams support safer, more efficient blast-site operations by containing flyrock, helping protect crews and property and reducing long-term project costs.

Controlled blasting operations require protection that is durable, easy to deploy and efficient to ship. TM International, LLC’s MAZZELLA BLASTING MAT® is built for demanding blast environments, giving crews a reliable option for flyrock containment, blast pressure control, and long-term jobsite value.

Material Selection for Reusable Blast Mats

Material selection affects how blast mats perform in blast-site conditions, including fire resistance, terrain flexibility, coverage and repeated use.

MAZZELLA BLASTING MATS use a woven wire rope design instead of traditional rubber construction. This material difference matters because wire rope supports flexibility, fire resistance, repeated use and efficient handling in demanding blast environments.

The table below compares wire rope and rubber blast mats across key performance, handling, safety and value factors.

Mazzella Wire Rope Blast Mats vs Rubber Blast Mats

MAZELLA WIRE ROPE BLAST MATS RUBBER BLAST MATS
PERFORMANCE
  • Flexible enough for any surface
  • Multi-use
  • 100% fire-resistant
  • Disintegrate
  • Rigid material lessens versatility
  • Can catch on fire
CONVENIENCE
  • 16.5 lbs. per square foot
  • Ship over 1 dozen blast mats per container
  • 35 lbs. per square foot
  • Ship 2-3 blast mats per container
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
  • Recyclable and reusable
  • No disposal expenses
  • End up in landfills
  • Expensive hazardous waste disposal
SAFETY
  • Vent gases to reduce peak pressure of a blast
  • Contain more debris on-site
  • Threaten workers with flying debris
  • Less control over pressure of a blast

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Mazzella blasting mats, material selection, lead times, reusable value, and eco-friendly benefits.

Material Selection & Performance

Lead Times & Shipping

Reusable Value & ROI

Eco-Friendly & Sustainability

Safety & Applications

Contact TM International, LLC to Find the Right MAZZELLA BLASTING MAT® for Your Job

You will love having these Mazzella wire rope blast mats on your site. Although rubber blasting mats may have a lower initial blast mats price, they are not nearly as effective and will cost you more long-term. They will cost you more in the long run since they can degrade, catch fire and will need to be replaced much more frequently than our mats.

TM International, LLC has been one of the world's leading blast mat suppliers, containment tanks and other blast safety equipment manufacturers since 1909. Our blast mats are better for the environment, more adaptable and safer than rubber mats, making them the best blasting mats on the market. They can be used with electronic, electric or non-electric detonators and on any type of build, mine or blast site. We ship anywhere in the world in a 20' container to ensure low-cost delivery of your new safety gear. Buy blast mats online and request your custom quote today to order your Mazzella mats!

    Square, tightly woven Manila rope mat, used for light debris containment and shock absorption during blasting.