Steel Road Plate - 6000 x 2400 x 40mm Thick

6 Metres x 40mm Thick Steel Road Plate – Heavy Duty Temporary Road Covering Keep your worksite safe and accessible with our mild steel road plates, purpose-built for heavy-duty temporary road coverage over trenches, excavations, and unstable terrain. Designed to handle the demands of construction, civil, and infrastructure projects, these plates are a trusted solution for contractors across Australia. Why Choose Our 40mm Steel Road Plates? Our road plates are manufactured from 250 Grade Mild Steel (350 Grade available on request), offering exceptional strength and durability for high-traffic worksites. The 40mm thickness is suited to heavy-duty vehicle loads, making it ideal for vehicle access, plant machinery crossings, and busy construction zones. Product Specifications Material: 250 Grade Mild Steel (350 Grade available on request) Size: 6000mm x 2400mm x 40mm thick Lifting/Securing Holes: Available to your specifications – please provide your requirements at time of enquiry Custom Sizes Available: contact us for custom dimensions, thicknesses, and hole configurations Finish Options: Anti-skid coating available on request 🚚 Pick-up and delivery available – please contact us for a quote. Price shown is exclusive of shipping. Road Plate Thickness Guide Thickness Recommended use 16mm Pedestrians and light/small vehicles 20–40mm Heavy-duty vehicles and plant machinery Installation Guidelines for Steel Road Plates Proper installation ensures safety and compliance on your worksite: Select the correct size for your trench or excavation opening Ensure adequate overlap – plates must extend at least 300mm (one foot) beyond the pavement edge onto stable ground Secure plates properly and feather edges with asphalt to eliminate trip hazards Weld adjoining plates where multiple plates butt up against each other Counter-sink plates on uneven road surfaces where required Apply anti-skid coating in areas with vehicle or pedestrian traffic Mark plate edges with paint or reflective tape for improved visibility Display advance warning signage such as "Steel Plate Ahead" or "Bump" Monitor conditions throughout the day – reassess trench walls and road surfaces regularly Conduct end-of-day inspections before leaving the site unattended Important Safety Notice We do not provide structural load data for our road plates. It is the customer's responsibility to confirm that the selected plate is appropriate for the intended application. We strongly recommend consulting a structural engineer or qualified professional prior to use. Frequently Asked Questions What is a steel road plate used for? Steel road plates are used to cover trenches, excavations, and unstable ground to provide temporary vehicle and pedestrian access during construction and civil works. Can I get custom sizes? Yes – we offer custom sizes, thicknesses, and hole configurations. Contact us with your project requirements. How soon can I have them completed? Lead times vary depending on the configuration: Standard sized plate with holes: approximately 2–3 days With LockNLift fabricated into plate: approximately 4–5 days With non-slip coating applied: approximately 7–10 days What thickness is suitable for heavy vehicles? We recommend 20–40mm steel road plates for heavy-duty vehicle applications including trucks and construction plant. Is delivery available? Yes – pick-up and delivery options are available. We offer flat top bed or Hiab delivery. Please contact us for pricing as shipping is not included in the listed price.