CARBON STEEL · CHECKER PLATE Q235B Steel Floor PlateGB/T 33974 Diamond Checker / Tread Plate Raised diamond pattern for maximum anti-slip grip — the standard choice for stair treads, platforms, walkways and vehicle flooring. STANDARD: GB/T 33974 PATTERN: DIAMOND THICKNESS 3–8 mm YIELD STRENGTH≥235 MPa TENSILE STRENGTH370–500 MPa PATTERN HEIGHT1.0–2.5 mm 01 · PRODUCT OVERVIEW Q235B checker plates carry a raised diamond pattern rolled directly into a hot-rolled carbon steel base. The pattern provides dependable anti-slip friction even when wet, oily or dusty, while the Q235B base keeps full structural strength for load-bearing floors and steps. WHY CHOOSE Q235B CHECKER One material, one grade — Q235B only. Uniform diamond pattern, consistent base thickness, weldable and cuttable, with mill certificates on…
Raised diamond pattern for maximum anti-slip grip — the standard choice for stair treads, platforms, walkways and vehicle flooring.
STANDARD: GB/T 33974PATTERN: DIAMONDTHICKNESS 3–8 mm
YIELD STRENGTH
≥235 MPa
TENSILE STRENGTH
370–500 MPa
PATTERN HEIGHT
1.0–2.5 mm
01 · PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Q235B checker plates carry a raised diamond pattern rolled directly into a hot-rolled carbon steel base. The pattern provides dependable anti-slip friction even when wet, oily or dusty, while the Q235B base keeps full structural strength for load-bearing floors and steps.
WHY CHOOSE Q235B CHECKER
One material, one grade — Q235B only. Uniform diamond pattern, consistent base thickness, weldable and cuttable, with mill certificates on every batch.
02 · KEY FEATURES
Anti-Slip Grip
Raised diamond points grip footwear and tyres in wet, oily and dusty conditions.
Full Structural Strength
Q235B base keeps full yield and tensile strength for load-bearing floors and stairs.
Easy Fabrication
Cuts cleanly with plasma, laser or shear; welds and bends without special treatment.
Long Service Life
Hot-rolled surface and optional painting or galvanizing extend life in outdoor and industrial use.
Standard Stock Sizes
3/4/5/6/8 mm base in 1000/1250/1500 mm widths, 6000 mm lengths ready to cut.
Custom Cutting
Treads, gussets and panels cut to drawing — ready for installation on arrival.
03 · CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (Cast Analysis, %) — Q235B
Élément
C
Et
Mn
P.
S
Max Content
0.20
0.35
1.40
0.045
0.045
Note: Values are maximum cast analysis in percent. Mill test certificates accompany each batch.
04 · MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Base Plate)
Propriété
Valeur
Test Method
Limite d'élasticité (ReH)
≥ 235 MPa
GB/T 228.1
Résistance à la traction (Rm)
370 – 500 MPa
GB/T 228.1
Élongation (UN)
≥ 26 %
GB/T 228.1
Charpy Impact (20 °C)
≥ 27 J
GB/T 229
Pattern Height
1.0 – 2.5 mm (diamond)
GB/T 33974
TENSILE STRENGTH — COMMON GRADES COMPARISON
Q235B Checker (370–500 MPa)RANGE
Q355B (470–630 MPa)HIGHER
05 · PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DENSITY
7.85 g/cm³
MELTING POINT
≈ 1510 °C
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
200 – 210 GPa
POISSON’S RATIO
0.3
06 · COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
Base Thickness (mm)
Pattern Height (mm)
Largeur (mm)
Longueur (mm)
3.0
1.0
1000 / 1250 / 1500
2000 / 3000 / 6000
4.0
1.0
1000 / 1250 / 1500
2000 / 3000 / 6000
5.0
1.5
1000 / 1250 / 1500
2000 / 3000 / 6000
6.0
1.5
1250 / 1500
6000
8.0
2.0
1500 / 1800
6000
Surface
Hot-rolled mill finish; painted, oiled or galvanized on request
Custom size, hole punching and cut-to-shape service available — send your drawing for a quote.
07 · APPLICATIONS
Stair treads & step plates
Factory floors & machine platforms
Walkways, gangways & rampes
Truck beds & trailer flooring
Ship decks & offshore platforms
Anti-slip covers & gantry walk plates
08 · PROCESSING & PACKAGING
Laser / plasma cutting, shearing, perforation, bending and painting available. Plates packed on pallets with protective film or paper interlayers, steel-banded for export.
DELIVERY
Sea, rail or truck freight worldwide, full export documentation (CI, PL, CO, MTC) and loading supervision provided.
Need checker plate cut to your tread size?
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