What are the top uses of aluminium checker plate

Aluminium checker plate has been around for many years and over this time it has proved to be robust, long lasting and practical for many applications around the workplace and home as well as for industrial uses where a non-slip, corrosion resistant and durable surface is required.

Aluminium checker plate is usually available in several styles, one-bar, three-bar, five-bar and embossed. Special patterns are also available by order; it can be polished to provide a durable high shiny surface for aesthetics in architectural design.

The main uses for aluminium checker plate are:

·        Stairways and ramps where an all weather, slip resistant surface is required

·        Ladder treads  and landings for safety, durability and weight reduction

·        Fire escapes because of its durability and longevity

·        Ute trays and trailer beds where a strong corrosion resistant, lightweight, tough and strong deck is required

·        Marine applications to provide safe, corrosion resistant anti slip surfaces

·        Tool boxes where a strong, sturdy, tough, but lightweight construction is required

·        Handrails that need to provide a good grip with long lasting capabilities

·        Kick plates on doors around corners and hallways in hospitals, lifts and commercial kitchens

·        Treads for escalators

·        To provide an aesthetically pleasing hard wearing easily cleanable surfaces as required in commercial and industrial areas such as kitchens, cafeterias, washrooms, labs and chemical storage areas

Advantages of using aluminium checker plate

·        Aluminium checker plate as a huge weight advantage over steel and stainless steel because it’s much lighter

·        It can be left in its natural state without the need for coatings as it forms a protective oxidized layer on the surface that prevent any further corrosion

·        Can be painted or coated if required

·        Is ideal in damp or corrosive environments

·        Has a highly decorative, maintenance free, long lasting appearance

·        Is relatively inexpensive compared with stainless steel

·        Is reasonably flexible so resists problems caused by vibration

·        Fire and heat resistant

·        Easily cleaned with a mould resistant surface

·        Can be moulded or shaped for many different application by special order or arrangement

·        Aluminium Checker plate Specs:

Aluminium checker plate comes in a wide range of sizes and thickness as well as grades for different applications. These are the standard specifications;

Material

Aluminium alloy 3003 & 6061

Thicknesses

1.5, 2, 3, 3.5 &4mm thicknesses as well as other thicknesses by arrangement

Standard widths: 48inch, 60inch

Standard lengths: 60 inch, 96 inch & 120 inch

Aluminium checker plate complies with all relevant standards including AS/NZS. 1734:1997

Other common uses for aluminium checker plate are:

·        Cool-rooms and walk in freezers for walls and floors as it’s not affected by cold conditions, is moisture and slip resistant and easily sanitised

·        Balustrades because of its light weight and weather resistant properties

·        Building and construction as its light weight, easy to cut, drill, weld and join

·        Fences being light weight, easily worked and weather resistant

·        Marine environments because of its corrosion resistance

·       Mining and Industrial equipment  because of its resistance to wear, low maintenance levels and long working life

 

Because of its ability to resist corrosion, durability, strength and light weight aluminium checker plate is a very popular commodity that’s widely used in many areas where its qualities are required to improve safety and reduce costs. Being ware and abrasion resistant its often used in high traffic areas in all types of climatic conditions.