Floor plates are non-slip metal sheets used in industrial settings and can be made of various materials. They can also be used in construction, optical turnstiles, and gymnasiums. Brass floor plates can hold volleyball net posts and be used for electrical and data outlets.
The term floor plate refers to at least two different objects when used in manufacturing and industry. More commonly, the term is often used to describe patterned, non-slip metal sheets used in various industrial settings as non-slip flooring. Additionally, however, a set of flush-to-the-floor brass metal sockets may also be referred to as a brass floor plate.
Desirable qualities for this include corrosion resistance, slip and slip resistance, and the ability to retard fire. In some industries, the floor plate also needs to be non-conductive. In that case, a material other than metal, such as resin, is used to make the floor surface. When metal is used, various types can be used, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum and other alloys.
In addition to its general use in industrial environments, the floor plate can be used in other environments. In the United States, one of these may be the construction of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps. Other places where it can be used include floating docks, walkways and non-slip metal platforms and as stair treads, particularly in public and commercial settings.
A special type of floor plate is typically used in the construction of optical turnstiles when they are placed in existing buildings. Optical turnstiles often rely on infrared sensors to count people walking through an aisle or passageway. These sensors are usually hardwired into bollards, vertical pole-like structures, between which people walk. The wiring must be connected between the bollards, and this is usually done in new buildings by running it through the floor. Instead of drilling into a floor, however, a floor plate can be used in an existing building, which has a cable duct built into it.
Brass floor plates are often used in gymnasiums to hold volleyball net posts. A small cylindrical tube is inserted into the floor of a gymnasium to receive the pole. When not in use, a brass lid slides over the hole. This keeps the gym floor smooth so that other sports can be played in the same space.
Another type of brass floor plate can be used for electrical and data outlets. Often, these can be found in residential settings, where they can be desirable for many reasons. One such reason is their usefulness as a place to plug in computer equipment under a desk, where it would be difficult to access a wall outlet.
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