Road Plates
Do you need to purchase new steel road plates due to an increase in various Government-led roadway projects, or because your current road plates no longer meet required standards? Australian Steel has all your needs covered, with AS3678 grade amply stocked steel plates as well as G250 or G350 steel road plates designed and made to specification for optimal safety in road construction situations.
Australian Steel can custom cut road plates, traffic plates and trench shields to any size, shape or specification to suit your plate installation needs. We’re capable of supplying road plates in thicknesses up to 100mm (3mm – 100mm). Consult with our experts today to discuss your needs for steel road plates in Melbourne. We can also assist if you require urgent road plates at short notice in order to complete unexpected repairs.
What Are Steel Road Plates?
Also known as traffic plates and driveway metal plates, steel road plates are a type of steel road covering that’s placed over the top of road works in order to make the road safe for vehicles and pedestrians until work can be completed. These heavy duty temporary steel sheets are used to block off any large excavated holes and pits in roadways and are most commonly used in civil engineering or road construction works. From allowing for traffic to covering a potential hazard, steel plates offer a range of benefits. They also have a special slip coating that makes them ideal for projects where a large trench crossing or driveway access for cars must be maintained.
How to Choose the Right Road Plates for Your Needs
When it comes to choosing road plates and trench shields, unfortunately it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ scenario. There are numerous environmental factors and other considerations to keep in mind when selecting the right road plates in Melbourne for your project. Among these factors are:
- Soil specifics – Including type, moisture content, and water table
- Stability of the ground (as well as any expected ground vibrations that may affect the safety or durability of the road plate)
- Any space limitations that could impact plate installation or placement
- The presence of any essential services or utilities (e.g. gas or water) underground in the area where you wish to dig
- The system of work intended to be used with the equipment
- Whether you require options for lifting solutions, such as centre lifting points
With these points of consideration in mind, an Australian Steel specialist can determine your requirements and help you choose the most appropriate road plates and G250 or G350 steel plate for driveway applications, helping to ensure both the safety of your workers as well as surrounding foot traffic.
At Australian Steel, we manufacture heavy duty road plates Melbourne road crews can depend on for superior durability, safety and performance. We have heavy duty steel road plates available in all standard steel plate sizes, including 12mm and 25mm steel plates. We can also accommodate custom requirements – simply get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you with cheap road plates that don’t compromise on quality.
Ranger Lifters
If you’re looking for a solution that allows you to safely lift even the heaviest of road plates, Australian Steel can fabricate a Ranger Weld-In Lifter to your specifications. We can supply Ranger Lifters to suit any thickness of road plate, ranging from 3mm to 100mm. Enquire today to find out more about our available solutions for safe road plate lifting.