What Is 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate?
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate is an aluminum alloy plate with specific patterns on the surface. Its characteristics are that there are three parallel and raised ribs on the plate surface, and there are grooves between these ribs, forming a regular pattern. This design not only enhances the aesthetics of the material, but more importantly, improves the anti-slip performance of the plate, so it is often used in occasions that require anti-slip treatment.
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
Advantages and characteristics of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plates are usually made of different aluminum alloys, such as 1060, 3003, 5052 and other series of aluminum alloys, to meet different usage environments and performance requirements.
- Good anti-slip performance: Due to the texture design on its surface, it can effectively increase friction and reduce the risk of slipping, especially in wet or greasy environments.
- Strong corrosion resistance: Aluminum alloy itself has good corrosion resistance and is suitable for outdoor or wet environments.
- Light weight: Compared with steel or other metal sheets, aluminum sheets have a low density, which helps to reduce the weight of the structure.
- Excellent processing performance: Easy to cut, bend, stamp and weld, and can be easily processed into various shapes and sizes.
- Cost-effectiveness: Although the initial material cost may be relatively high, its light weight and durability can save transportation and maintenance costs in the long run.
Common applications of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate plays an important role in many fields due to its good anti-slip, corrosion resistance, light weight and easy processing. It is one of the indispensable materials in modern industrial production and daily life. The following are the detailed application fields of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate:
Application of Aluminum Tread Plate
Industrial uses of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate has a wide range of applications in the industrial field, mainly due to its excellent physical properties, corrosion resistance, lightweight and good anti-slip properties. The main industrial uses are equipment steps and ladders, maintenance platforms, forklift access, processing lines and cold storage.
Architectural applications of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plates are widely used in the construction field, mainly used in indoor floors and steps, outdoor platforms and walkways, elevator car decoration and special environment applications, etc.
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate for Car Pedals
Transportation and automotive uses of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
The applications of 3-bar aluminum patterned plates in the transportation field are mainly truck compartment floors, railway vehicles, container floors, RV shells and vehicle pedals, etc.
Marine applications of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
Three-bar aluminum patterned plates can also be used in shipbuilding, such as deck paving, cabin interior floors, passages and stairs, lifeboat storage areas, etc.
Aluminum Tread Plate for Tool Box
Choosing the right grade and thickness of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
When choosing the right grade and thickness of 3-rib aluminum tread plate, you need to consider the following factors:
Application environment:
If used for interior decoration or light load areas, such as indoor floors, walls or ceilings, thinner plates, such as 1.5mm or 2.0mm thick 1060 series aluminum plates, can be selected because they are low cost and can meet basic anti-slip and aesthetic requirements.
For outdoor applications, vehicle floors, refrigerated compartments or areas subject to heavy loads and wear, it is recommended to choose more durable 3003 or 5052 aluminum sheet plate, with thicknesses of 2.5mm to 3.0mm or even thicker to ensure sufficient strength and corrosion resistance.
Anti-slip requirements:
For places with high anti-slip requirements, such as stairs, platforms in wet or oily environments, 3-rib tread plates with more obvious patterns should be selected, and the thickness should be appropriately increased to improve wear resistance and anti-slip effects.
Aesthetics:
If you have special requirements for aesthetics, you can choose plates with better surface treatment, such as oxidation treatment, spraying or fluorocarbon spraying, which can not only enhance corrosion resistance, but also provide more color options and enhance the decorative effect.
Cost budget:
Different aluminum alloy grades and thicknesses will affect the cost of the material. Generally speaking, higher grade alloys and thicker plates are more expensive. Choose reasonably according to the project budget and balance performance and cost.
Processing and installation:
Considering the convenience of processing and installation, it will be easier to find matching processing tools and installation accessories when choosing plates of regular size and thickness.
Standards and specifications:
Check relevant industry standards or national specifications to ensure that the selected materials meet safety and quality requirements. For example, some specific industries or regions may have specific regulations on the fire resistance and environmental protection performance of materials.
3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate Packaged
In summary, when choosing 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plates, comprehensive consideration of the application environment, anti-slip requirements, aesthetics, cost budget, processing and installation convenience, and compliance can better match the actual use needs. If further professional advice is needed, consult the material supplier or structural engineer.
Maintenance and care of 3 Bars Aluminum Tread Plate
- Regular cleaning: Use a soft cloth, non-abrasive sponge or mop to clean and remove dust, dirt and other impurities on the surface. Avoid using hard brushes, steel wool or detergents containing abrasive particles to prevent scratching the aluminum surface.
- Waterproof and anti-corrosion: In rainy seasons, wipe off the accumulated water with a dry cloth in time to ensure that the surface and gaps of the pedals are dry to prevent moisture from being retained for a long time and causing corrosion or mildew.
- Sun protection measures: Long-term exposure to strong sunlight may cause the surface of the aluminum to fade or age. You can consider setting up sunshade facilities above the outdoor pedals or using sunscreen coatings for protection.
- Prevent physical damage: During transportation or use, avoid heavy objects hitting or sharp objects scratching the surface of the pedals. If necessary, take wrapping protection measures.
- Regular inspection: Check the fixing of the pedals regularly to ensure that all connectors are tightened and not loose, and repair or replace damaged parts in time.
- Professional maintenance: For some stains or damage that are difficult to remove, it is recommended to contact professionals for maintenance and repair to avoid greater damage caused by improper handling.
Casting production process and its introduction
The purpose of melting and casting is to produce alloys with satisfactory composition and high purity of melt, so as to create favorable conditions for casting alloys of various shapes.
Melting and casting process steps: batching --- feeding --- melting --- stirring after melting, slag removal --- pre-analysis sampling --- adding alloy to adjust the composition, stirring --- refining --- static Setting——Guide furnace casting.
Hot rolling production process and its introduction
- 1. Hot rolling generally refers to rolling above the metal recrystallization temperature;
- 2. During the hot rolling process, the metal has both hardening and softening processes. Due to the influence of deformation speed, as long as the recovery and recrystallization process is too late, there will be a certain work hardening;
- 3. The recrystallization of the metal after hot rolling is incomplete, that is, the coexistence of recrystallized structure and deformed structure;
- 4. Hot rolling can improve the processing performance of metals and alloys, reduce or eliminate casting defects.
- 1. The casting and rolling temperature is generally between 680°C and 700°C. The lower the better, the stable casting and rolling line usually stops once a month or more to re-stand. During the production process, it is necessary to strictly control the liquid level of the front tank to prevent low liquid level;
- 2. Lubrication uses C powder with incomplete combustion of gas for lubrication, which is also one of the reasons for the dirty surface of casting and rolling materials;
- 3. The production speed is generally between 1.5m/min-2.5m/min;
- 4. The surface quality of products produced by casting and rolling is generally relatively low, and generally cannot meet products with special physical and chemical performance requirements.
- 1. Cold rolling refers to the rolling production method below the recrystallization temperature;
- 2. There will be no dynamic recrystallization during the rolling process, and the temperature will rise to the recovery temperature at most, and the cold rolling will appear in a work hardening state, and the work hardening rate will be large;
- 3. The cold-rolled sheet and strip have high dimensional accuracy, good surface quality, uniform structure and performance, and products in various states can be obtained with heat treatment;
- 4. Cold rolling can roll out thin strips, but at the same time, it has the disadvantages of high energy consumption for deformation and many processing passes.
- 1. Finishing is a processing method to make the cold-rolled sheet meet the customer's requirements, or to facilitate the subsequent processing of the product;
- 2. The finishing equipment can correct the defects produced in the hot rolling and cold rolling production process, such as cracked edge, oily, poor plate shape, residual stress, etc. It needs to ensure that no other defects are brought into the production process;
- 3. There are various finishing equipments, mainly including cross-cutting, slitting, stretching and straightening, annealing furnace, slitter, etc.
Casting and rolling process
Casting and rolling process: liquid metal, front box (liquid level control), casting and rolling machine (lubrication system, cooling water), shearing machine, coiling machine.
Cold rolling production process
Introduction to finishing production process
Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of low density, good mechanical properties, good processing performance, non-toxic, easy to recycle, excellent electrical conductivity, heat transfer and corrosion resistance, so it has a wide range of applications.
Aerospace: used to make aircraft skins, fuselage frames, girders, rotors, propellers, fuel tanks, wall panels and landing gear struts, as well as rocket forging rings, spacecraft wall panels, etc.
Aluminum alloy used for aerospace
Transportation: used for car body structure materials of automobiles, subway vehicles, railway passenger cars, high-speed passenger cars, doors and windows, shelves, automotive engine parts, air conditioners, radiators, body panels, wheels and ship materials.
Traffic application
Packaging: All-aluminum pop cans are mainly used as metal packaging materials in the form of thin plates and foils, and are made into cans, lids, bottles, barrels, and packaging foils. Widely used in the packaging of beverages, food, cosmetics, medicines, cigarettes, industrial products, medicines, etc.
Packaging application
Printing: Mainly used to make PS plates, aluminum-based PS plates are a new type of material in the printing industry, used for automatic plate making and printing.
PS printing
Architectural decoration: aluminum alloy is widely used in building structures, doors and windows, suspended ceilings, decorative surfaces, etc. due to its good corrosion resistance, sufficient strength, excellent process performance and welding performance.
Aluminum alloy construction application
Electronic products: computers, mobile phones, refrigerator shells, radiators, etc.
Electronic product application
Kitchen supplies: aluminum pots, aluminum basins, rice cooker liners, household aluminum foil, etc.
Kitchen application
Packaging Of Aluminum Sheet/Coil
Every detail of packaging is where we pursue perfect service. Our packaging process as a whole is as follows:
Lamination: clear film, blue film, micro-mucosal, high-mucosal, laser cutting film (2 brands, Novacell and Polyphem);
Protection: paper corner protectors, anti-pressure pads;
drying: desiccant;
Tray: fumigated harmless wooden tray, reusable iron tray;
Packing: Tic-tac-toe steel belt, or PVC packing belt;
Material Quality: Completely free from defects such as white rust, oil spots, rolling marks, edge damage, bends, dents, holes, break lines, scratches, etc., no coil set.
Port: Qingdao or other ports in China.
Lead time: 15-45 days.
Aluminum sheet/plate packaging process
Aluminum coil packaging process
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F: What is the MOQ for ordering the product?
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F: How long is your lead time?
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F: Do your products have quality assurance?
Q: Yes, if there is a quality problem with our products, we will compensate the customer until they are satisfied.
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