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Introduction of 6061 T6 1/4” 1/2” 3/8” 5 bars Aluminium Tread Plate
6061 T6 5 bar Aluminium Tread Plate is a high-strength aluminum alloy checkered plate designed specifically for applications requiring exceptional durability, load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, and slip resistance. Its core advantages include high strength, excellent slip resistance, and lightweight construction.
Made from high-quality 6061 aluminum alloy and T6-treated, this checkered plate offers superior mechanical strength and structural performance compared to traditional aluminum alloy checkered plates. The embossed five-bar pattern enhances slip resistance, making it suitable for applications where safety and traction are critical.
Available in a variety of standard thicknesses, including 1/4 inch (6.35 mm), 3/8 inch (9.53 mm), and 1/2 inch (12.70 mm), this product is widely used in wheel chocks, light-duty truck floors, vehicle platforms, loading ramps, automotive ramps, and other heavy-duty transportation and industrial applications.
Key Features of 6061 T6 1/4” 1/2” 3/8” 5 bars Aluminium Tread Plate
- High-strength 6061 aluminum alloy, T6 heat-treated, with excellent mechanical properties: 6061-T6 forms the foundation of this product’s performance. As a heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy, it achieves a tensile strength of over 310 MPa and a yield strength exceeding 240 MPa after solution treatment and artificial aging to the T6 condition. This high strength and hardness enable it to handle applications requiring dynamic heavy loads, such as wheel chocks and vehicle ramps, providing robust structural support.
- Five-bar embossed pattern for superior slip resistance: The sheet surface features raised diamond-shaped or five-rib anti-slip patterns formed through a rolling process. These patterns effectively increase the surface coefficient of friction, providing reliable slip resistance—especially in wet or oily conditions—to ensure safety when vehicles are ascending or descending ramps or while parked.
- Lighter than steel, with excellent corrosion resistance, and suitable for outdoor and transportation applications while maintaining superior strength: Compared to traditional steel, aluminum has a density of only about one-third. Using this aluminum checkered plate to manufacture ramps and chocks significantly reduces the product’s weight, making them easier to carry and handle, while also reducing vehicle weight. According to estimates, this can result in substantial fuel savings in similar applications. Additionally, the 6061 alloy itself possesses excellent corrosion resistance, withstanding weathering without the need for additional coating, ensuring a long service life
- Easy to machine, cut, and install
- Available in 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch thicknesses, as well as other customer-specified thicknesses
Applications:
- Wheel chocks
- Light-duty truck floors and platforms
- Automotive ramps
- Vehicle loading and unloading ramps
- Trailer floors
- Access ramps
- Industrial platforms
- Non-slip walkways and workbench platforms
Our 6061 T6 five-bar aluminum alloy tread plate combines high strength, lightweight construction, corrosion resistance, and a slip-resistant surface, providing a reliable and durable solution for demanding transportation, automotive, and industrial applications.
Additionally, the width and length of these products (such as the common 4 feet × 8 feet, 60’‘ × 192’’, and 48’‘ × 192’’) can be customized to meet customer requirements.
