Steel Road Plates
Steel road plates are essential tools in the construction and roadworks industry. They are designed to provide a temporary, durable surface over excavations or other road hazards, helping maintain safe and accessible pathways in high-traffic areas.
Made from high-quality steel, these plates are engineered to handle heavy loads and withstand harsh environmental conditions. Whether you need to cover utility trenches, protect roadways during repairs, or manage traffic flow, steel road plates ensure safety and operational efficiency on your worksite.
Key Features of RPM Hire’s Steel Plate Road Covers
RPM Hire’s steel road plates are built to the highest standards, ensuring durability and functionality on your worksite. Key features include:
- Heavy-Duty Construction: 25mm thick carbon steel, AS3678-250 GRADE
- Safety and Efficiency: Centre lifting point with integrated RANGER LOCK-N-LIFT lifting hook for safe handling
- Installation Ease: 4 prefabricated corner holes for quick installation with deck pins or road spikes
- Non-Slip Surface: Coated with Dulux Duremax non-slip coating
- Visibility: Bright yellow coating for high visibility
- Range of Sizes: Available in four sizes to cover various applications
Our plates are designed for easy handling and installation, focusing on safety and efficiency. The bright yellow coating enhances site safety by making the plates easily recognisable.
Steel Road Plate Hire
At RPM Hire, we offer a range of steel road plates tailored to meet various needs across construction and roadworks projects. Our plates are commonly used to cover excavations, trenches, and other temporary hazards on roads, enhancing site safety by ensuring a smooth and safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Read our comprehensive guide to road plates to learn all you need to know about this essential safety tool.
Our steel road plates are made from high-quality carbon steel, ensuring they can withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions. They are available in various sizes to accommodate different coverage requirements, from small patches to large sections. For more information on safely securing steel road plates and the specific specifications of our plates, learn more about How to Safely Secure Steel Road Plates and Steel Road Plate Specifications.
Steel road plates can be used for several applications
- Driveway access
- Road crossings
- Excavation protection
- Pedestrian access
- Temporary roads
- Crane access
- Construction excavation crossing
- Concrete protection
Steel road plate specification table.
RPM Hire have temporary road plates available for hire in 4 sizes small, medium, large and extra large.
| Dimensions | Thickness | Weight of road plate | |
| SMALL ROAD PLATES | 1.2 x 1.2m | 25mm | 283kg |
| MEDIUM ROAD PLATES | 1.2 x 2.4m | 25mm | 565kg |
| LARGE ROAD PLATES | 1.5 x 3m | 25mm | 883kg |
| EXTRA-LARGE ROAD PLATES | 1.8 x 3m | 25mm | 1.1 Tonne |
Steel Road Plates are temporary road plates that allow for continued vehicle movement and access during construction works, roadworks, roads under excavation and other areas. Steel road traffic plates are often used to cover broken road, pits and excavation zones that still need to be accessed by vehicles and pedestrians.
Yes we do.
Download your RPM Hire Steel Road Plates Spec Sheet here.
Yes we can. RPM Hire can assist in obtaining the necessary equipment compliance documents for your project. Let us know what your project requires via our contact form and our team will be in touch.
RPM Hire steel traffic road plates are 25mm thick, made from carbon steel AS3678-250 GRADE. Offering a range of sizes to suit your next project.
Contact us today to for road plate rental in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
We know that choosing the right sized steel road traffic plate for your project can be a tricky task, that’s why the experienced traffic team at RPM Hire are here to help make your hire process seamless from beginning to end.
Our latest article discusses applications for different sized road plates, should you need any further assistance feel free to contact the team on 1300 479 570 or online via our contact form.
The RPM Hire team can help with road plate hire prices, steel road plate installation, and delivery, call our team now 1300 479 570 or contact us now via our contact form.
In addition to steel road traffic plates, RPM Hire have a large range on traffic management equipment available for hire including steel barriers, water filled barrier, concrete barriers, variable message signs, portable lighting towers and more.
RPM Hire offer a large range of traffic management equipment including crash barriers, arrow boards and temporary road barriers just to name a few. Check out out equipment page for the full list of equipment available to hire.
RPM Hire operate throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, but service Australia wide.
Steel Road Plates Available Australia-Wide
With branches in major locations across Australia, RPM Hire makes it easy to access essential road safety equipment, including steel road plates, wherever they’re needed. Our nationwide network ensures that you can find the right solutions for your construction and roadwork needs.
Why Choose RPM Hire For Steel Road Plate Hire?
At RPM Hire, we stand out for our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Our steel road plates are manufactured to the highest standards, and our efficient service ensures you receive the right equipment promptly. Choosing RPM Hire means partnering with a company prioritising your project’s success and safety.
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