Abrasive Cast Metal
American Safety Tread structural stair treads and platforms are in use daily throughout North America. The anti-slip granules embedded in the walking surface create a positive traction system that lasts for the life of the stairway. Several designs are self-supporting, requiring no risers or bracing. Other designs are installed with carrier angles and risers. All treads are now offered with our optional “vision line” colored Abrasive Filler.
Longest Wearing: Effective anti-slip protection that will last the life of the stairway.
Impact Resistant: The alloys used in the manufacture of these cast structural treads and platforms create highly impact-resistant treads to accommodate heavy interior and exterior use.
Anti-Slip Surface: Whether wet or dry these treads afford maximum protection against slipping hazards. The proper blend of abrasive granules embedded in the exposed walking surface assures secure transaction underfoot.
Economical: Our cast structural treads and platforms are the most economical on the market. American Safety Tread’s advanced manufacturing equipment and special molding process assure the lowest cost per unit.
Choice of Metals
- Alumacast – Corrosion resistant, maintenance free aluminum alloy all-purpose usage.
- Feracast – Cast iron all-purpose usage. Will withstand heavy industrial punishment. Ships with one coat of shop applied black paint.
- Bronzacast/Nickelcast – Natural bronze finish makes this an ideal choice for an upscale, classic effect.
RECOMMENDED THICKNESS FOR STRUCTURAL TREADS
To | To | To | |
Span | 3’0″ | 4’0″ | 5’0″ |
Thickness | 7/16″ | 1/2″ | 5/8″ |
Thickness is for foundry casting purposes and may not be adequate for structural strength.
How to specify
Structural treads and platforms shall be Style No._______ as manufactured by American Safety Tread Company, Pelham, Alabama 35124. Telephone 1-800-245-4881. Treads shall be cast in Alumacast, Feracast, Bronzacast or Nickelcast with #24 virgin grain Silicon Carbide granules embedded into the walking surface while the matrix is in a molten state. Platforms shall be furnished with front lip design matching the treads. All metals shall be furnished in natural metal finish. Feracast shall have one coat of shop applied black paint.