The point of
diamond plate is to provide traction to reduce the risk of slipping. In industrial environments, non-skid diamond plate is used for stairs, catwalks, work platforms, walkways and ramps to improve safety. Aluminum treads are popular in outdoor environments. Diamond plate is often used on the interior of ambulances and on the footplates of firetrucks to make them slip resistant.
Diamond plate can also be used to prevent damage to surfaces from heavy traffic or abrasive chemicals. For examples, shipping docks often have durable diamond plate floors which can stand up to the heavy weight of forklifts transporting materials, but also offer increased traction to warehouse workers.
Finally, both metal and plastic
diamond plate can be used for its aesthetic purposes. A variety of patterns, finishes and materials give diamond plate a wide variety of looks for any environment.
Diamond tread plate for stairs
diamond plate stair treadsDiamond tread plates are often used for stairs in industrial areas. Both
aluminum tread plate and diamond steel plate can be used to increase traction on stair treads, making the staircase safer to climb. Diamond plate is also often used for outdoor metal stairs in commercial buildings with high traffic.