General

5-Bar Aluminium Tread Plate has one side raised in a distinct cross hatch 5 bar pattern to provide grid for use in flooring, tread and walkway applications. It is light, formable and relatively soft making it easy to work into shapes, drill and is resistant to corrosion in all but the harshest of conditions.   The combination of these properties in one material make it a popular choice for fabricators and handymen.  

Characteristics

Aluminium Sheet and Plate is available in a variety of grades and tempers for more info - read more.   5052 Grade Aluminium Sheets has excellent corrosion and weldability making it a preferred material for boat and marine applications.  Typical Properties for 5052 H34 :

Common Applications

With it with its light weight and easy workability, Aluminium Sheets can be cut, folded punched , drilled and welded for :

General Sheetmetal and fabrication work

Architectural applications

Automotive applications

Marine & Boating Applications

Edcon Steel Tips

All our steel store will have guillotines available to cut aluminium  steel sheet to your custom sizes, and you will only pay for what you need* . 

Due to the cutting on site our branches hold plenty of smaller "offcuts" which may be available at a discounted rate to help with customer's smaller requirements.

Surface Preparation and Coatings

Aluminium sheets will have a  flat smooth mill finish with no protective coatings.  There are many options for further treatment of aluminium and this adds to its appeal and versatility. There are many benefits to aluminium's light weight and softness for working, but a being a softer metal it is more subject to scratching and gouges. 

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