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ASTM Steel Standards

Floor Plate Steel

Floor plate steel, often referred to as tread plate or diamond plate, is a specialized form of steel that is designed with a raised pattern on one side to enhance traction and safety in flooring applications. The specifications of floor plate steel typically include various thicknesses ranging from 1/8 inch (3 mm) to 1 inch (25 mm), allowing for versatility in both light-duty and heavy-duty environments. These steels typically exhibit high tensile strength and excellent durability to withstand heavy loads and impact without compromising its structural integrity, making it suitable for flooring systems in warehouses, ramps, and stairways where slip resistance is paramount.

Key Features

Grade 50

US 4-Way Safety Plate

Steel Warehouse supplies grade 50 steel in a number of shapes, perfect for uses in a variety of industries and applications.

Gauge Thickness

.059″ to .375″

Width

Up to 72″

Source

Strip Mill Coil

Patterns

U.S. Four-Way Safety Plate with medium size relief lug pattern

Grade 55

European Tear Drop

Gauge Thickness

.177″ to .750″

Width

Up to 84″

Source

Strip Mill Coil

Patterns

European Tear Drop with medium size relief lug pattern

Our Capabilities

Beveling Capabilities ​

Shearing Capabilities

Hole Punching

Pickling

Widths 14″ to 20″ wide

Standard shearing up to .750″ thickness

Croping angle shearing

Variety of circular sizes

Multiple hole locations available

Up to 72 ” Wide

Up to .750 ” thickness

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