3003, 5052, And 6061 Aluminum Tread Plate
Aluminum tread plate is also known as aluminum checkered plate. It has two sides include one side is smooth, the other side has raised patterns. We generally leave the patterned side in outside. Due to the special patterns, the tread plate is widely used to make walkways and ramps. Sometimes, it’s also used to decorate.
At present, with the development of technology, there are various types of aluminum tread plate. Except various patterns, aluminum alloy and temper is also various. Take some common aluminum alloy tread plate as an example.
3003 H14: 3000 series aluminum alloy belongs to Al-Mn aluminum alloy. Due the series aluminum alloy don’t rust, it’s also known as anti-rust aluminum alloy. 3003 aluminum alloy is essentially commercially pure aluminum with the addition of Mn, which increases strength some 20% over 1100. In addition, it has excellent corrosion resistance and work-ability, but we can’t adopt heat treatment to enhance its strength. 3003 H14 has shiny bright finish. And it’s softer and easier to shape.
5052 H32: 5000 series aluminum alloy belongs to Al-Mg aluminum alloy. Similar to 3000 series aluminum alloy, it’s also not rust, and can not be strengthened by heat treatment. The aluminum alloy has three characteristic: good resistance performance, good welding performance and good weld-ability
6061 T6: 6000 series aluminum alloy is mainly Mg and Si. It offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It’s easily fabricated and has good form-ability. The 6061 T6 alloy has a dull or shiny finish. And it’s harder and more durable.
