Plain Steel Road Plates provide a solid, temporary cover for open trenches and excavations, allowing traffic to pass safely while work is paused or ongoing. They are a reusable alternative to backfilling or fencing off work zones, helping to maintain access and reduce disruption.
Key Features
Mild steel
Plain, smooth surface
Weather, impact and wear Resistant
For short and long term projects
Documentation
Case Studies & News
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Certifications & Testing
Certifications & TestingHealth & Safety Executive (HSE) Guidelines or Eu Safety documents upon request
Typical Applications
- Roadworks and trench covers
- Utility and telecoms maintenance
- Temporary crossings for vehicles and pedestrians
- Emergency access routes
- Depot and site access
Installation
- Lifting: 4 lifting eyes (1 in each corner)
- Positioning: Requires mechanical lifting equipment
- Connectors: Standard U-pin or Heavy Duty Cable Ties
- Duration: Approx. 3–5 minutes per plate (depending on site conditions)
- Storage/transport: Store each panel flat and can be stacked. Delivery on lorries that requires mechanical handling/offloading with apparatus such as lifting booms with slings
Benefits
Provides safe passage over excavations
Reduces need for backfilling or fencing
Available in various thicknesses and finishes
Avoid environmental damage
Sustainability & Compliance
- Eco-Friendly: Manufactured in the UK, supporting local industry and reducing transport emissions
- Reusable & Recyclable: Designed for long-term reuse
Expert Insights
- Material: Mild steel (carbon steel), often S275 or S355 grade in the UK and Europe.
- EU Safety: Ensures compliance with EU safety and performance standards.
- Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Guidelines: UK-specific guidance for trench covering and road plate use.
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Automatic review from MultiMatts –
For their larger-scale project, we discussed the available options and decided on steel road plates to provide the required durability. This helped them maintain a smooth operation over channels dug into the ground.