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Aluminum vs Stainless Steel: What’s the Right Material for the Job?

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You’ll have noticed that two of the most popular products on our site are aluminum diamond plate sheets and stainless steel sheets. While both materials are very versatile and work really well, sometimes there will be a good reason to pick one over the other. In this post we’re going to tackle aluminum vs stainless […]

Tread Plates Overview

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Tread plate is the name given to sheet metal stock that bears the distinctive diamond patterns of raised marks on its surface (which also gives it its name of ‘diamond plate’). Other names include durbar floor plate, checker plate, or tread brite. Tread plate is typically made from aluminum or stainless steel and comes in […]

5 Reasons To Use Aluminum Diamond Plate In Your Truck Bed

Aluminum diamond plate is a popular choice for circumstances where durability and looking good are important. You’ll often see it used for industrial walkways, stairs, ramps, kick plates and other applications where the material will be subjected to the elements and daily wear and tear. Here’s why it’s a great product for your truck bed […]