Aluminium Tread Plate

Aluminium tread plate is also commonly referred to as either checker plate, durbar or check plate and gets its name from the distinctive 5 raised bars that give it non slip properties.

Five bar treadplate is an extremely versatile product because of its many features. The pattern makes it ideal for applications that require a slip resistant surface and because it is aluminium, it is corrosion resistant, lightweight and easy to fabricate.

Application and uses

Aluminium tread plate is used as flooring on both commercial vehicles and trailers and is also used as wall and door protection because of its light weight and durability. It is also used in many industrial settings such as stairways and walkways.

Our sheet is manufactured using aluminium grade 5754 which has a high strength making it ideal for flooring as well as having excellent corrosion resistant properties.

thyssenkrupp Materials (UK) supply aluminium tread plate in thicknesses 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.5mm and 6.0mm in sheet sizes 2000mm x 1000mm, 2500mm x 1250mm and 3000mm x 1500mm.

Aluminium Checker Plate

Checker plates are preferred in a variety of applications because of their favourable properties. The plates (which are made from aluminium) are lightweight and hardy. They have good drilling, welding and forming ability allowing them to be folded and easily formed into different shapes.

Despite heavy use and abuse the aluminium checker plate is able to keep its shape and look over a long time. This is why the plate is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

To keep up with the requirements of different applications, the plates come in a variety of specifications including thickness and sheet sizes.  thyssenkrupp Materials (UK) stocks aluminium checker plates in thicknesses varying from 2.0mm to 6.0mm. We also have various sheet sizes depending on the needs of our customers.