Safe Lift Road Plate

Key Features & Benefits

The HERMEQ Anti-Slip Steel Road Plate is built for maximum safety and durability in demanding, high-traffic construction environments. Featuring a coarse aggregate anti-slip finish, it provides enhanced surface traction for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists—even in wet or contaminated conditions.

Supplied with a central lifting point and four across each corner, the plate is easily deployed using magnetic or mechanical lifting systems. With a variety of sizes and thicknesses available, it can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of urban infrastructure works, civil engineering, and heavy demolition projects.

• Anti-slip surface coating – Increases grip and reduces the risk of slippage in hazardous or wet environments.
• Integrated lifting points – Four pre-drilled holes enable secure handling with cranes or magnetic lifters.
• Multiple sizes and thicknesses – Accommodates a wide range of site loads and trench spans.
• High-load durability – Designed to withstand heavy machinery, wheeled traffic, and tracked plant use.
• Accessory compatibility – Can be secured with collars and lifted with permanent magnetic lifters for added stability and site safety.

Product Information

Engineered for the UK construction and utilities sector, this steel road plate delivers exceptional load-bearing capacity and surface grip across temporary access routes and open excavations. Its anti-slip coating—formed by bonding coarse aggregate to the upper steel surface—offers superior traction compared to uncoated alternatives, making it ideal for use in rain, mud, or oil-affected zones.

Popular Uses & Applications

• Highway Trench Protection – Safe bridging of open works to maintain pedestrian and vehicle access.
• Construction & Civil Engineering – Temporary coverage for excavations in commercial and urban settings.
• Demolition Zones – Supports high-impact use with heavy tracked and wheeled equipment.
• Utilities & Infrastructure – Enables quick deployment for telecoms, water, and energy service access.

Site Safety Benefits

Anti-slip plates significantly reduce the risk of on-site accidents by providing friction underfoot and under tyre. This is especially critical during the UK's wet winter months, where traditional smooth plates may become dangerously slick. The textured coating helps ensure safety where mixed traffic and variable surface conditions exist.

Handling & Installation

Each plate is reinforced with four lifting eyes, allowing controlled lifting with cranes or magnetic systems. For added security, the plate can be locked in place using HERMEQ securing collars to resist shifting under repeated vehicle loading or vibration.

Alternative options
Where anti-slip is not a requirement, Plain Steel Road Plates offer a cost-effective alternative. Chamfered Edge Plates are ideal where vehicles are passing frequently and require smooth transitions. For compact trenches or pits, consider Steel Plate Hole Covers. Our Steel Trench Covers also provide a suitable lighter-duty solution.

HERMEQ stocks a wide range of Vehicle & Pedestrian Access solutions, including Vehicle Access Mats, Ramps, and Foot Ramps & Trench Covers.