SlipNOT® is the cutting edge technology for slip resistance. By adding SlipNOT®’s coating to diamond tread plate, the flooring is transformed into a safe and productive walking surface.
The SlipNOT® surface is most effective when applied over smooth floor plate, however, it will dramatically increase the slip resistance and surface friction of diamond tread plates. SlipNOT® is an all metal plasma stream deposition process that creates a file like surface over 100% of the diamond tread plate in a series of peaks and valleys in a random cross hatched matrix.
Existing diamond checker plates can be sent to our Detroit, Michigan facility for the SlipNOT® application or new material can be purchased as replacements. The SlipNOT® surface can be applied to steel, aluminum, or stainless steel diamond tread plate.
How to order diamond tread plate:
- Determine thickness of material required
- Determine expected loading on surface(s)
- Determine maximum clear span opening(s), if any.
- Consult with a qualified structural engineer for thickness of material required
- Determine alloy or finish requirements
- For wet areas or material exposed to the elements
- Non-ferrous alloys required – or
- Galvanized steel finish recommended
- Steel can also be primed / painted with appropriate weather / corrosion resistant material – contact SlipNOT® for limitations on paint applications to ensure slip resistance of surface is not degraded.
- Determined expected usage of area
- Aluminum SlipNOT® surface is not appropriate for heavy duty use.
- Determine Grade of SlipNOT® Surface required
- Grade 3 – steel is intended for the heaviest duty usage
- Determine if special shapes or additional fabrication are required – provide sketch or fabrication drawings where appropriate.
- Kick plates required
- Formed nosings or risers required?
- Key hole / window cut outs required?
- Process piping cut-outs or slots required?
- Determine if additional stiffeners or support beams/structures are required for application – provide sketch or fabrication drawings where appropriate.
- Determine diamond tread plate attachment method
- Material to be bolted in place
- Countersunk hole sizes, locations, and spacings required
- Material to be welded into place
- Plug weld holes required?
- Do edges require beveling to allow for weld seam?
- Does the SlipNOT® surface need to be masked from edges to allow for grinding and polishing of weld seam?
- Note-the SlipNOT® surface is fully weldable either directly or from the opposite side.
- Heat distortion stains are possible and, if these need to be removed, it is best to mask the SlipNOT® surface back from the weld areas to allow for easier surface polishing.
- Material to be installed without mechanical attachments
- Note – the heat of the SlipNOT® application and any fabrication processes can cause plate material to bow. Bowing is a function of coil memory within individual plates and cannot be predicted prior to application. Because of this, it is recommended that plates are mechanically attached during installation.
- Material chosen should be sufficiently heavy to resist any lateral forces applied to plates to prevent material from shifting under expected loads creating a hazard.
- Determine if mounting angles or mounting plates are required – provide sketch or fabrication drawings where appropriate.
- Determine lead time available for material production –
- Typically, SlipNOT® material is available 2 – 3 weeks after receipt of order and approved fabrication details (4-5 weeks for galvanized material) – lead times are examples only and subject to change. Contact a SlipNOT® sales representative for lead times for your specific project.
- Stock sized materials are generally available with shorter lead times. These stock plates can be fabricated to required sizes.
- SlipNOT® does not recommend forming SlipNOT® coated material. Contact a representative for further information.
- Provide quantities, lengths, widths for pieces required. Include fabrication details of the diamond tread plate where appropriate.
