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Product Highlights
- Integrated lifting eyes - Allows for easier lifting and repositioning
- Variety of sizes - Different lengths, widths & thicknesses available
- Suitable for pedestrians & vehicles - Options for foot traffic or heavy machinery
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SKU RP1216
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The HERMEQ Plain Steel Road Plate is a heavy-duty trench cover solution built for safety, stability and performance. Used extensively across UK roadworks, infrastructure, and utility projects, this steel trench board allows vehicles and foot traffic to cross over excavations and surface voids without disruption.
Ideal for ramps road safety and trench shielding, the plate’s simple flat design is available in multiple thicknesses and sizes. It supports continuous HGV movement and high-impact machinery without flexing or shifting. Equipped with four 60mm diameter lifting eyes, each plate can be easily handled using magnetic lifters or cranes—enabling rapid installation or relocation on live job sites.
- Flat steel trench cover – Ensures stability and surface protection over exposed work areas.
- Pre-drilled lift points – Designed for magnetic and mechanical lifters for safe placement.
- Multipurpose ramps road plate – Suitable for access across roads, footpaths, and utility zones.
- Optional accessories – Use with magnetic lifters or securing collars for enhanced safety.
- Ideal for trench boards replacement – Heavy-duty performance, better than timber or composite boards.
With its smooth finish, this road plate offers efficient trench bridging and ground protection across dry or controlled environments. It’s particularly suited for highway maintenance, urban civil works and general contracting sites. For wet or high-traction zones, HERMEQ also offers anti-slip steel variants.
HERMEQ stock a wide range of Vehicle & Pedestrian Access solutions including Vehicle Access Mats, Ramps, and Foot Ramps & Trench Covers to support all trenching and excavation projects.
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- Construction – Mild steel road plate for high-load applications
- Lift holes – 4x 60mm holes, 50mm from edges
- Surface type – Plain steel without anti-slip finish
- Usage – Temporary trench cover and ramps road deployment
- Deployment – Fast placement using magnetic or mechanical lifters
Built for long-term durability and impact resistance, the HERMEQ plain trench cover plate ensures uninterrupted project workflows and site access. From emergency utility trenching to scheduled infrastructure upgrades, this plate adapts to varying load demands and trench widths with minimal effort.
When used with road plate securing collars, it can be anchored into position for added safety on busy roads or construction pads. An ideal choice for site managers needing a cost-effective, rugged and compliant trench covering option.
Is this trench cover suitable for vehicle traffic?
Yes. It is rated for heavy vehicles and plant machinery, provided it is installed on a suitable trench edge and thickness is selected based on load.
Can I use this with magnetic lifters?
Absolutely. It includes 60mm lifting holes for magnetic, chain, or crane-based lifters.
Is there an anti-slip version available?
Yes. See HERMEQ’s Anti-Slip Steel Road Plates for enhanced grip in wet or high-traffic zones.
What accessories can I use with this plate?
Use with securing collars and magnetic lifting systems for safe handling and anchoring.
