Chequered plate, also known as floor plate, tread plate and diamond plate in steel structure sector. It is a flat piece of carbon steel rolled to produce raised marks on one side. The raised pattern on the steel provides grip to prevent slips and falls in both dry and wet conditions.
Chequered plate is used in decorative, architectural, and shipbuilding applications (because of its anti-corrosive properties and the fact that it does not require painting, making it low maintenance).
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Floor plate is a versatile material with a wide range of applications. The plate can be formed well, is easy to drill, and is weldable. Chequered Plate can be used to protect surfaces against damage caused by foot traffic or toxic chemicals.
- ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50A, STM A606 Type 4, ASTM A786 / A786 M
- SAE J403 1008, 1010, 1012,1015, 1018, 1020, 1022
- CSA G40.21 38W, 44W, 50W (260W, 300W, 50W)
Checkered plate is available in widths up to 96” (2440 mm) in coil and cut lengths. Thickness 2mm to 12.5mm.
Highlighted features of floor plate
- Available in solid or punched.
- Slip resistant
- Lightweight
- Easy to install
- Corrosion resistant
- Attractive
- Versatile
- Self-cleaning
- Interlocking
Chequered plates are used in many fields. The most popular is used as tread plate. Followings are some examples.
Applications of chequered plate
Stair Treads: Carbon steel galvanized usually works as industrial stair tread sheet or floor covering panels bent to certain angles.
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| Chequered plate tread |
Chequer plate can work as tread decking itself, it can also work with other metal gratings as protective nosing materials.
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| Chequered Plate with grating |
Architectural ceiling or flooring panels also used flooring for elevators.
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| Chequered plate flooring of elevator |
Diamond plate chair rail is designed to protect the wall from chair and door beating.
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| Protective wall diamond plate |
Checkered Aluminum Plate as Corner Guard for Walls in Interior Decoration
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| Checkered Aluminum Plate Corner Guard |
Sometimes when your hands are full, you need open the door by kicking. With the protection of Door Kick Chequered Plate, the door can be opened without causing any damage or making the door dirty. It is easy to clean. Also, the aluminum diamond plate has aesthetic effect to the house.
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| Aluminum diamond plate for door kicking |
Diamond checkered plate has a raised texture on the surface to become an ideal stair tread plates. It can be made with an interlocking design to be installed easily to form a solid and anti-slippery decking floor.