5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate

5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate, also known as tread plate or checker plate, is a high-performance material known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and anti-slip properties.

5052 aluminum tread plate is a non-heat-treatable alloy renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, and good formability. This alloy contains approximately 2.5% magnesium and 0.25% chromium, which enhance its durability and resistance to marine and industrial environments.

5052 aluminum tread plate is a common aluminum alloy tread plate mainly produced by embossing 5052 aluminum alloy. As a member of the aluminum-magnesium alloy family, it features high strength and corrosion resistance, and is widely used in shipbuilding, construction, and transportation industries.

The textured surface of 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate provides excellent slip resistance, making it suitable for wet or high-friction environments such as ship decks and vehicle floors. The 5052-H114 small five-bar pattern aluminum plate is widely used in ships and anti-slip flooring for vehicles.

Specifications of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

Specification	Description
Thickness	0.090 inches to 0.250 inches (excluding lugs, pattern height not included in thickness)
Temper	H32 Temper – Achieved through strain hardening and stabilization to reach quarter-hard condition
Density	2.68 g/cm³ – Lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant
Hardness	Brinell Hardness of 60-61 HB
Standard Sizes	4 x 8 feet, 4 x 10 feet, customizable cutting sizes available

Features of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

Feature	Description
Corrosion Resistance	Due to its magnesium and chromium content, 5052 aluminum tread plate is highly suitable for marine environments. It can withstand seawater, salt spray, moisture, and various chemical media, making it especially suitable for ship decks, coastal facilities, refrigeration equipment, and chemical plants where corrosion resistance is essential.
Strength and Fatigue Resistance	5052 aluminum tread plate offers medium-high strength and excellent fatigue resistance, making it ideal for structural applications subjected to dynamic loads such as vehicle steps, aircraft maintenance walkways, and machinery platforms. Its fatigue resistance helps extend service life and prevent crack formation under repetitive stress.
Formability and Weldability	5052 aluminum tread plate features good formability and weldability, capable of being cold worked by bending, stamping, and rolling. It supports TIG, MIG, gas welding, and resistance welding, suitable for manufacturing complex or irregular-shaped components such as patterned flooring, stair treads, and cabinet enclosures.
Anti-slip Surface	The raised diamond patterns on the surface of 5052 aluminum tread plate effectively increase friction to prevent slipping, especially suitable for floors, steps, and vehicle beds in wet or oily environments, such as pedestrian bridges and industrial flooring.
Weldability and Formability	5052 aluminum tread plate can be strengthened through cold working, and it is not prone to cracking after welding. Although it is not heat-treatable, it still possesses excellent ductility, making it ideal for sheet metal fabrication shops and equipment housing manufacturing industries with diverse processing needs.
Surface Treatment	5052 aluminum tread plate typically has a mill finish but can be polished for decorative purposes. The raised diamond pattern provides not only anti-slip functionality but also an aesthetically pleasing appearance, making it suitable for commercial displays, escalator panels, interior decorative panels, and other scenarios where beauty and practicality are both required.

5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate Surface Finish

Aluminum diamond plate typically comes with a bright or mill finish. The bright finish provides a polished, reflective surface, while the mill finish has a more natural, matte appearance. Both finishes enhance its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.

Mill finish 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate
Polished 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate

5052 aluminum tread plate

Haomei's inventory size list for 5052 diamond aluminum plate

Description	Thickness/in	Length/in	Width/in	Surface Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.025	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.025	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.025	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.025	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.025	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.025	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.025	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.032	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.032	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.032	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.032	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.032	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.032	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.032	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.040	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.040	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.040	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.040	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.040	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.040	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.040	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.050	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.050	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.050	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.050	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.050	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.050	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.050	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.063	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.063	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.063	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.063	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.063	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.063	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.063	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.080	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.080	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.080	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.080	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.080	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.080	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.080	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.090	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.090	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.090	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.090	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.090	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.090	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.090	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.100	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.100	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.100	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.100	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.100	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.100	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.100	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.125	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.125	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.125	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.125	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.125	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.125	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.125	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.160	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.160	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.160	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.160	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.160	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.160	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.160	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	.190	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	.190	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	.190	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	.190	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	.190	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	.190	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
.190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	.190	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	1/4	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	1/4	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	1/4	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	1/4	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	1/4	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	1/4	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	1/4	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 12" x 12"	3/8	12	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 18" x 12"	3/8	18	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 12"	3/8	24	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 24" x 24"	3/8	24	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 12"	3/8	36	12	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 24"	3/8	36	24	Highly Polished/Mill Finish
3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Plate 36" x 36"	3/8	36	36	Highly Polished/Mill Finish

Applications of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

Marine Applications of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

Due to its corrosion resistance, it can be used in shipbuilding (ship decks, hulls, and marine hardware) and offshore platforms.

Application Area	Description
Ship Decks	5052 aluminum tread plate is widely used in ship decks due to its excellent corrosion resistance. Since ship decks are exposed to seawater and moisture for extended periods, materials with high corrosion resistance are required. 5052 aluminum tread plate can maintain stability in such environments and effectively resist seawater erosion, thus extending the service life of the deck.
Hull Structures	5052 aluminum tread plate is also commonly used in the construction of hulls, especially in areas requiring anti-slip properties. Due to its good corrosion resistance and strength, 5052 aluminum tread plate can withstand various stresses encountered during navigation and maintain durability even when exposed to seawater for long periods, preventing structural damage due to corrosion.
Marine Hardware	5052 aluminum tread plate is widely used in marine hardware components, such as hatches, porthole frames, and other exposed metal parts. Its superior corrosion resistance and formability make it an ideal choice for these critical components, providing long-term protection in harsh marine environments while maintaining structural stability and functionality.
Offshore Platforms	5052 aluminum tread plate also plays a significant role in offshore platforms, especially for external structures and anti-slip surfaces. The environment of offshore platforms includes high salt spray, moisture, and frequent wave impact. Thanks to its excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, 5052 aluminum tread plate can effectively prevent corrosion on platform surfaces and related facilities, thus extending their service life and reducing maintenance costs.

Other Industries Where 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate Is Applied

Transportation: Due to its high strength and lightweight nature, it is used for truck beds, trailers, and refrigerated trailer walls. It can also be used for vehicle floors and loading ramps.
Architectural Applications: Used in stair treads and sidewalks for both decorative and functional purposes.
Industrial Flooring: Applied to loading ramps, stair treads, and dock anti-slip flooring.

5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

Advantages of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate

‌Corrosion Resistance‌: Performs well in marine climates and humid environments, suitable for ships and coastal facilities‌.
‌Cost-Effectiveness‌: Offers a balance between anti-slip performance and cost, providing better value than 6-series alloys‌.
Combines anti-slip functionality with structural integrity. Low maintenance cost, economical for long-term use.
‌Processing Flexibility‌: Supports secondary processing such as stamping and engraving, meeting customized demands‌.

Comparison Between 5052 Aluminum and Other Alloys

Compared to 3003 Aluminum: 5052 aluminum has higher strength and better resistance to marine corrosion, but its formability is not as good as 3003 aluminum.
Compared to 6061 Aluminum: 6061 aluminum has higher strength and is easier to heat treat, while 5052 aluminum offers better weldability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for marine applications.

Comparison Target	Description
Compared to 3003 Aluminum	Compared to 3003 aluminum, 5052 aluminum has higher strength and superior marine corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of 5052 aluminum allows it to perform better in marine environments such as ships and offshore platforms, especially in resisting seawater and moisture erosion. However, 5052 aluminum has lower formability than 3003 aluminum, which has better workability and is suitable for parts requiring complex forming.
Compared to 6061 Aluminum	Compared to 5052 aluminum, 6061 aluminum has higher strength and can be easily enhanced through heat treatment, making it more common in applications requiring high strength and good workability. However, 5052 aluminum surpasses 6061 in terms of weldability and corrosion resistance, especially suitable for use in marine environments. 5052 aluminum provides better durability under extreme marine conditions and is often used as a key material in ships and offshore platforms.

5052 aluminum tread plate combines strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making it a top choice across various industries.