ASTM A786 standards aluminum tread plate in 3003 and 6061 alloys. Four styles are available.5-Bar Tread Plate is defined by its unique pattern, with small, individual blocks of five parallel bars oriented perpendicularly to their neighboring blocks.
- Tread Brite Tread Plate is the most common type of aluminum tread plate, used for a wide variety of applications.
- Embossed Firetruck-Quality (FTQ) Tread Plate is the same as Tread Brite in all aspects, with the exception of a slightly modified pattern that provides even better grip.
- Mill Finish Tread Plate has a matte-finish diamond pattern, and is used primarily in structural applications that do not require bending.
Common Tread Plate Applications
- Decorative flooring & walls