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 Diamond Tread Plate contains magnesium (2.2%-2.8%) and chromium (0.15%-0.35%), combining medium strength with excellent corrosion resistance, especially suitable for marine environments.
5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate is an anti-slip material processed based on 5052 aluminum alloy. Its surface is embossed with five-bar or pointer-shaped patterns, significantly enhancing slip resistance.
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.
As a professional manufacturer of patterned aluminum plates, Haomei Aluminum has been supplying 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate for a long time. We offer various patterns including 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate, five-bar 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate, and three-bar 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate.
Haomei Aluminum also produces patterned aluminum plates in multiple alloys such as 6061, 3003, 5754, and 6063. With a complete range of specifications, our products meet the needs of different industries. Our tread plates feature excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and slip resistance, and are widely used in floors, stair treads, transport vehicles, ships, and architectural decoration. With advanced production technology and strict quality control, we not only ensure stable product performance but also maintain strong price competitiveness, providing customers with cost-effective solutions.
Why Choose Haomei Aluminum Supplier?
- Multiple Alloys: 5052/3003/5083/6061/4017, we have them all
- Various Patterns: Diamond, five-bar, three-bar... anti-slip and aesthetic, your choice
- Complete Specifications: Thickness, width, and length, regular stock available, customization supported, solving your urgent needs
- Excellent Performance: Strength, durability, and workability, rigorously tested, quality guaranteed
- Competitive Price: Direct from the factory, cost-effective supply, highly competitive prices
- Worry-free Service: Professional team provides material selection support and after-sales assurance
Specifications of 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate
| Item | Parameter Range | Remarks |
| Common Alloy Tempers | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H32, H34, H36, H38, etc. | Different tempers correspond to different hardness, strength, and plasticity requirements. H32 and H34 are common tempers. |
| Thickness | 0.1mm - 500mm | The common thickness range for tread plates is 0.8mm - 8.0mm. |
| Pattern Height | Usually available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, etc. | The higher the pattern, the better the anti-slip performance, but cleaning may become slightly more difficult. |
| Width | 20mm - 2650mm (up to 2800mm maximum) | |
| Length | 500mm - 16000mm | |
| Common Pattern Types | One bar (pointer type), two-bar, three-bar, five-bar, orange peel pattern, insect pattern, etc. | Different patterns provide varying anti-slip effects and aesthetics. |
| Standard Sizes | 4 x 8 feet, 4 x 10 feet, customizable cutting sizes available | |
| Core Advantages | Medium strength, excellent corrosion resistance (especially in marine environments), good formability and weldability, outstanding anti-slip performance | |
| Typical Application Scenarios | Ship decks, vehicle floors, building stair treads, industrial platforms, cold storage interiors, equipment housings, decorative facades, etc. |
Haomei Standard Thickness Options for 5052 Aluminum Tread Plates
Haomei Standard Dimensions for 5052 Aluminum Tread Plates
- 1' x 1' (12 x 12) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 1' x 2' (12 x 24) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 1' x 4' (12 x 48) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 1' x 10' (12 x 120) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 1.5' x 10' (18 x 120) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 2' x 2' (24 x 24) 5052 aluminum diamond tread plate
- 2' x 4' (24 x 48) 5052 aluminum diamond tread plate
- 2' x 5' (24 x 60) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 2' x 6' (24 x 72) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 2' x 8' (24 x 96) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 2' x 10' (24 x 120) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 3' x 3' (36 x 36) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 3' x 4' (36 x 48) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 3' x 10' (36 x 120) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 4' x 4' (48 x 48) 5052 tread aluminum plate
- 4' x 8' (48 x 96) 5052 aluminum diamond tread plate
- 4' x 10' (48 x 120) 5052 aluminum diamond tread plate
- 5' x 8' (60 x 96) 5052 tread aluminum plate
Haomei 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate Common Pattern Types
- Diamond Pattern: The most common pattern, offering good anti-slip performance and aesthetics.
- Ribbed Pattern: Such as one-bar (pointer type), three-bar, five-bar, etc., with excellent slip resistance, especially suitable for stair treads and ramps.
- Other Patterns: Such as orange peel pattern, round bean pattern, etc., combining anti-slip functionality with decorative appeal.
5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate Surface Treatment Options
- Anodizing: Forms a wear- and corrosion-resistant oxide layer, color customizable (e.g., silver, champagne gold).
- Painting and Powder Coating: Provides additional protection, suitable for high-corrosion outdoor environments.
- Mirror Polishing: Enhances decorative appeal, commonly used for home cabinets or electronic product enclosures.
| Surface Treatment Type | Feature Description | Applicable Scenarios |
| Mill Finish 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate | Natural metal color, no special treatment, lower cost | Industrial environments, applications where aesthetics are not a priority |
| Bright Finish 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate | Polished surface with high reflectivity and mirror effect, highly aesthetic | Decorative applications, exhibitions, commercial spaces |
| Anodized 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate | Electrochemically treated to form a hard oxide layer, corrosion- and wear-resistant, colorable (e.g., black, silver, gold, blue) | Building facades, interior decoration, marine facilities, scenarios requiring durability |
| Coated/Painted 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate | Painted or polymer-coated, available in multiple colors, enhancing corrosion resistance and aesthetics | Building roofs, walls, signage, equipment with specific color requirements |
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Features of 5052 Aluminum Tread Plate
- Medium Strength and Good Formability: 5052 aluminum alloy has moderate strength and cannot be strengthened by heat treatment, but it possesses good fatigue strength, ductility, and excellent formability. Different tempers and properties can be achieved through partial cold work or cold working.
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Known as "rust-proof aluminum, " this alloy offers outstanding corrosion resistance, especially in humid and corrosive environments (such as marine settings and cold storage equipment), effectively resisting salt spray corrosion.
- Excellent Weldability: 5052 aluminum alloy has superior welding performance, suitable for various welding methods including gas welding, arc welding, and spot welding.
- Unique Anti-slip Effect: Raised surface patterns (such as one-bar, three-bar, five-bar, orange peel, etc.) provide effective anti-slip performance.
- Mechanical Properties: Medium strength with good fatigue strength, which can be further enhanced through cold working (e.g., H32, H34 tempers).
- Workability: Good ductility and formability, suitable for bending, stamping, and other cold processes. Excellent weldability, compatible with TIG, MIG, and other welding methods.
| 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. |
Stock Sizes for Haomei 5052 Diamond Tread Aluminum Plate
| Description | Thickness/in | Length/in | Width/in | Surface Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .025 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .025 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .025 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .025 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .025 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .025 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .025" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .025 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .032 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .032 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .032 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .032 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .032 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .032 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .032" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .032 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .040 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .040 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .040 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .040 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .040 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .040 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .040" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .040 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .050 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .050 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .050 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .050 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .050 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .050 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .050" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .050 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .063 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .063 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .063 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .063 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .063 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .063 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .063" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .063 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .080 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .080 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .080 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .080 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .080 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .080 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .080" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .080 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .090 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .090 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .090 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .090 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .090 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .090 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .090" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .090 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .100 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .100 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .100 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .100 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .100 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .100 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .100" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .100 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .125 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .125 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .125 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .125 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .125 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .125 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .125" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .125 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .160 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .160 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .160 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .160 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .160 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .160 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .160" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .160 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | .190 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | .190 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | .190 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | .190 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | .190 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | .190 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| .190" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | .190 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | 1/4 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | 1/4 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | 1/4 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | 1/4 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | 1/4 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | 1/4 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 1/4" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | 1/4 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 12" x 12" | 3/8 | 12 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 18" x 12" | 3/8 | 18 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 12" | 3/8 | 24 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 24" x 24" | 3/8 | 24 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 12" | 3/8 | 36 | 12 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 24" | 3/8 | 36 | 24 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
| 3/8" thick 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate 36" x 36" | 3/8 | 36 | 36 | Highly Polished/Mill Finish |
5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate Applications
Transportation
- Vehicle Anti-slip: Floors of buses and subway cars widely use five-bar tread plates. The raised patterns enhance friction while meeting lightweight requirements.
- Ship Decks: Corrosion resistance to seawater makes it an ideal material for yacht and cargo ship decks, able to withstand long-term exposure to humid environments.
Architecture and Decoration
- Anti-slip Flooring: In public areas such as stairs and platforms, tread plates can replace traditional anti-slip tiles, combining aesthetics with durability.
- Facades and Partitions: Anodized or painted finishes offer diverse surface effects, suitable for high-end architectural decoration.
Industrial Equipment
- Mechanical Protection: Used for shells of chemical equipment and pressure vessels; its corrosion resistance extends service life.
- Storage and Logistics: Lining for silos and racks; its load-bearing capacity and wear resistance enhance structural stability.
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.
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.
Chemical Composition of 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate
| Element | Composition % |
| Si | 0.25 |
| Fe | 0.40 |
| Cu | 0.10 |
| Mn | 0.10 |
| Mg | 2.2-2.8 |
| Cr | 0.15-0.35 |
| Ni | - |
| Zn | 0.10 |
| Ti | - |
| Al | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties of 5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate
| Temper | Tensile Strength /MPa | Specified non-proportional Tensile Strength/MPa | Elongation After Break/% | Bending Factor |
| O | ≤150 | - | ≥14 | ≥3 |
| H114 | ≥180 | - | ≥3 | ≥3 |
| H194 | ≥195 | - | ≥3 | ≥8 |
5052 Aluminum Diamond Tread Plate Selection Tips
- Application: For anti-slip purposes, choose five-bar patterns; for decorative purposes, consider stone or spherical patterns.
- Environment: Emphasize corrosion resistance in humid or corrosive conditions; for dynamic load scenarios, consider upgrading to 5083 alloy.
When selecting, consider the following points:
Identify Requirements: Determine the main application, environment (e.g., exposure to seawater), load requirements, aesthetic preferences, and budget.
Key Parameters:
- Alloy Temper: e.g., H32 (balanced strength and formability), H34 (higher strength)
- Thickness: Decide based on load; truck floors may require 3-5mm, while decorative facades may be thinner.
- Pattern Type and Height: Select according to anti-slip level requirements.
- Surface Treatment: For outdoor or corrosive environments, prioritize anodizing or coating.
Quality Certification: Ask whether material test certificates (MTC) are provided and check compliance with international standards such as ASTM and EN.
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.