Aluminium Tread Plates (Checker Plates)

Safety meets durability. Aludate Aluminium Tread Plates (also known as Checker Plates or Chequer Plates) are engineered to provide superior anti-slip properties in the most demanding environments. Produced with a raised pattern on one side, our plates offer excellent grip while maintaining the lightweight and corrosion-resistant advantages of aluminium. They are the industry standard for safe flooring in transport, marine, and industrial sectors.

Pattern Options & Aesthetics

We supply a variety of raised patterns to suit both functional and aesthetic requirements:

  • 5-Bar (Quintet): The most popular industrial pattern. Provides maximum multi-directional slip resistance.
  • 2-Bar (Duet): A cleaner look, often used in architectural decoration and vehicle trimming.
  • Diamond (One-Bar): The classic heavy-duty pattern, offering aggressive traction for loading ramps and steps.

Why Choose Aludate Tread Plates?

  • Maximum Safety: The strictly controlled pattern height ensures long-lasting anti-slip performance, even when wet or oily.
  • Marine Grade Durability: We specialize in 5754 and 5083 alloys, which provide exceptional resistance to seawater and salt spray, making them ideal for shipbuilding and offshore platforms.
  • Easy Maintenance: The surface is easy to clean, hygienic, and resistant to chemicals, making it suitable for ambulances and food trucks.

Common Applications

Our tread plates are the material of choice for:

  • Automotive & Transport: Flooring for trucks, trailers, buses, and interior cladding for ambulances/fire trucks.
  • Marine Sector: Decks, gangways, and engine room flooring on ships and yachts.
  • Construction: Anti-slip stair treads, walkways, warehouse flooring, and wall protection (corner guards).
  • Equipment: Toolboxes and loading dock ramps.

Technical Specifications

We offer flexible dimensions tailored to your fabrication needs:

  • Alloys:
    • 1050 / 3003: General purpose, easy to bend and weld.
    • 5754 / 5086: High strength, seawater resistant (Marine Grade).
  • Thickness Range:
    • Base Thickness: 1.5 mm – 8.0 mm (Excluding pattern height).
    • Popular gauges: 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 5.0mm.
  • Standard Sizes: 1000x2000mm, 1250x2500mm, 1500x3000mm.
  • Conformity: Manufactured according to EN 1386 standard.