XXL Screw Catcher Flat Mat

Product Description

24" x 40" Screw Catcher Flat Mat

When Magnetism and Value Meet

Every CowRC mat traces back to a standard we set for this hobby in 2008, when our very first Work Mat introduced the fully magnetic surface the rest of the industry still borrows from today. With that standard set, we turned our attention to a different kind of need the community was expressing. Something lower profile that could roll up and travel, and something more budget-friendly too. About a year later, that led us to the Flat Mat, the same fully magnetic foundation, distilled down to its most essential, portable, and affordable form.

Every Flat Mat is built the same way regardless of size: a single continuous sheet of 60 mil ProMag magnetic sheeting, using that same reversed magnetic sheeting construction across our whole magnetic lineup. A matte white vinyl surface applied to the stronger side of the sheeting keeps glare down and resists stains, so it's easy to spot every part the moment it drops.

This is where the Flat Mat earns its name, and its value. Without a foam pallet border to build around, it's the most direct, most affordable way into the Screw Catcher magnetic lineup, full magnetic hold at our lowest cost of entry. Roll it up when you're done and store it in a proper container, and it packs down to a compact 6 inch diameter. That makes it more travel-friendly than its predecessor, the Work Mat, and for many, the ideal answer.

A Flat Mat rolls easily, but it still deserves the right care when you do. Roll it to a diameter of 6 inches or larger, never tighter, so it unrolls flat and smooth when you're ready to use it again. Store it in a corrugated tube or a properly sized box, something like 24 by 6 by 6 works well.

Flat Mats come standard without graphics, for a clean work surface, but you can add one of five header graphic themes at checkout, Hot Rod, Dragon, Green Streak, Reaper, or Patriot, for a small upcharge, or pick one up separately later. Add a ruler decal too, and it'll automatically match whichever header theme you chose. Skip the header and just add the ruler on its own, and it defaults to a plain, non-themed version instead. Add either one at checkout here and you'll save 25 percent versus adding it to the cart separately.

Certain Flat Mats drop directly into a Carbon Series or Mousepad Mat's insert area, adding a magnetic surface to your setup. Looking for a specific size's integration options? Check that size's own section below.

Some tips from the team:

• Wipe the magnetic sheeting surface down with Part and Chassis Wash or Hide Wipes, both work well here. In a pinch, soap and water or another vinyl-safe, non-corrosive cleaner applied with a rag can do the job too. Corrosive cleaners will strip the stain-resistant coating over time.
• Carbon fiber dust lifts off with a damp dab, don't wipe it dry, that can cause discoloration. Metal filings scratch the vinyl, lift them with lightly-dabbed masking tape instead of wiping. Loctite will stain the surface, and tires or traction additives can leave a stain if left sitting, wipe those up right away.
• Never use a knife or razor blade on the mat, and keep heat guns or soldering irons off the surface directly. Extreme heat can bubble the vinyl.
• Never power on a GPS-equipped aircraft, helicopter, quadcopter, drone, or similar, while it's resting on a Flat Mat. The magnetic field can cause the GPS to misread its position at power-on and attempt to self-correct while still on the bench, a real safety risk with spinning blades nearby.
• Test electronics off the mat or on a stand before spinning wheels up. Spinning them directly on the magnetic surface can leave skid marks.

Integration Guide:

• Small (9" x 12") — Drops into the 12" x 16" Carbon Series Pit Mat. A 9" x 12" Solder Mat can also rest directly on top of it in that same pocket, though you'd only use one surface at a time.
• Medium (12" x 18") — Drops into the 16" x 25" Mousepad Mat or 16" x 25" Themed Mousepad Mat.
• Large (19" x 24") — Drops into the 24" x 30" Carbon Series Pit Mat, or the center piece of the 24" x 48" Mousepad Mat or 24" x 48" Themed Mousepad Mat. A 19" x 24" Solder Mat can also lay directly on top of it in either of those same pockets.
• XL (24" x 30") — Stands on its own, no Carbon Series or Mousepad Mat integration at this size.
• XXL (24" x 40") — Drops into the 27.5" x 48" Carbon Series Pit Mat.