Custom stainless steel tactile paving plates provide an integrated surface for directional guidance or hazard warning. AODSON manufactures complete plates to customer drawings, approved samples and project schedules for transport, commercial and public-access environments.
Unlike individually installed tactile studs or strips, a one-piece plate combines the raised pattern and mounting surface in a single component. This can simplify positioning and replacement where the project design specifies modular panels.
Plate Patterns and Surface Options
- Directional bar plates: Parallel raised bars help define a guidance route.
- Warning stud plates: Raised round studs can be produced for hazard or decision-point zones.
- Texture options: Diamond-knurled, ribbed or smooth raised surfaces are available according to the approved design.
- Manufacturing options: Stamped, pressed or machined profiles can be reviewed based on geometry, thickness and order volume.
Materials, Dimensions and Mounting
Material options can include 201, 304 or 316 stainless steel. The appropriate grade depends on the exposure environment, cleaning regime, corrosion risk and project specification. Plate length, width, thickness, raised-profile dimensions, edge form and hole pattern can be customized from drawings.
Mounting may use mechanical fasteners, adhesive or a combined method, depending on the substrate and required service conditions. Accessibility layout, spacing, luminance contrast and installation details must follow the applicable local code and the approved project design.
Typical Applications
- Railway and metro stations
- Airports and transport terminals
- Public buildings, hospitals and schools
- Plazas, pedestrian routes and commercial developments
- Stair approaches, platform edges and transition zones
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Production controls can include material verification, overall dimension and flatness checks, raised-profile inspection, surface-texture consistency, mounting-hole position and finish appearance. Where a defined slip-resistance value is required, the test method and acceptance criteria should be stated in the purchase specification.
For projects that use separate components instead of full plates, see our stainless steel tactile indicators.
Information Needed for a Quotation
Please provide the plate drawing or target standard, material grade, overall dimensions, thickness, pattern type, raised-profile geometry, surface finish, fixing method, quantity and delivery country. Installation photos or an approved sample are helpful for replacement and renovation work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the plate size and hole pattern be customized?
Yes. Overall size, thickness, hole locations, edge details and raised pattern can be reviewed against your drawing.
Which stainless steel grade should I select?
304 is common for many general environments, while 316 may be preferred where chloride exposure or aggressive cleaning increases corrosion risk. The final selection should be based on actual service conditions.
Are directional and warning patterns both available?
Yes. Plates can be produced with parallel directional bars or raised warning studs, subject to the required accessibility layout and approved design.
