Plain Steel Road Plate - Trench Cover

Key Features & Benefits

The HERMEQ Plain Steel Road Plate is built for strength, durability, and versatility across trenching, excavation, and temporary access applications. Designed for high-load environments, this heavy-duty plate provides a solid, stable surface for vehicles and machinery in construction, utility, and demolition zones.

Supplied with four precision-drilled lifting holes, it supports safe handling via magnetic lifters or mechanical lifting systems. Available in a variety of thicknesses and dimensions, the plate can be matched to specific project needs, from urban maintenance to large-scale infrastructure works.

• Heavy-duty steel construction – Offers exceptional load-bearing capacity for vehicular traffic and construction plant over open trenches or excavated ground.

• 4 integrated lifting eyes – Allow for efficient and safe movement with magnetic or mechanical lifters, reducing manual handling risks.

• Multiple sizes and thicknesses – Adaptable to diverse worksite requirements, trench spans, and traffic conditions.

• Ideal for highways, utilities, and demolition – Engineered to withstand regular traffic, heavy plant, and harsh site environments.

• Accessory compatible – Can be secured with collars or magnetic lifters for increased stability and site safety.

 

Product Information

Designed for UK roadworks, utilities, and general construction needs, the HERMEQ Plain Steel Road Plate offers a clean, flat surface ideal for both temporary vehicle and pedestrian access. Its robust steel body ensures high performance in load distribution across open trenches and excavations.

Each plate includes 60mm diameter lifting holes positioned 50mm from the plate edge—perfect for use with site-standard magnetic lifting tools, chains, or cranes. Its simplicity makes it a go-to solution for rapid deployment and removal on live job sites.

Without an anti-slip coating, this variant is well-suited for dry conditions or controlled environments where maximum surface grip is not essential. For projects requiring traction enhancement, HERMEQ also offers coated and anti-skid alternatives.

 

Popular Uses & Applications

• Highway trench shielding – Temporary cover for utility works and excavations.

• Construction & civils – Secures excavated areas in active urban or commercial projects.

• Demolition environments – Supports tracked and wheeled plant over uneven or open ground.

• Utility maintenance – Quick trench bridging for telecoms, power, or water service teams.

 

Handling and Installation

Fitted with four reinforced lifting eyes, each plate can be easily lifted using compatible magnetic or mechanical lifting equipment. When required, plates can be anchored with securing collars to prevent displacement caused by repeated tyre impact or surface vibrations.

 

Alternative Options

For a heavier-duty alternative, we also stock Anti-Skid Road Plates with a much rougher finish where greater traction is required. Chamfered Edge Plates are ideal where vehicles are passing frequently and require smooth transitions. For compact trenches, holes or pits, consider Steel Plate Hole Covers or our Steel Trench Covers.

 

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