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Make your construction projects easier with trench crossing plates
Heavy steel plates, complicated logistics, difficult installation? Gain flexibility with our reinforced composite crossing plates. A simple and modular solution!
Are you familiar with crossing issues?
What you have to deal with before switching to composite:
- Steel slabs = 100 to 200 kg to handle: Using a crane or three workers to install a slab slows down your project and increases the risk of accidents
- Noise pollution in urban areas: steel slabs vibrate every time a vehicle passes over them
- Slippery surface with risk of falling: in rainy weather, smooth steel plates become a hazard for pedestrians and cyclists.
Why use a trench crossing plate?
Reinforced composite crossing plates help maintain safe traffic flow during roadwork and temporary openings. They replace traditional steel plates thanks to their light weight, stability, and low noise level.
Key benefits:
Safety: safe passage for pedestrians, commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, and machinery thanks to the non-slip surface that reduces the risk of falls, even when the road is wet
Quick installation: no heavy construction required
Versatile use: the crossing plate can be used for trench crossings, trench covers, restricted access, or passageways during construction
Flexible: allows the cover to be adjusted according to the width of the trench and site constraints
Reduced noise pollution: quiet during use
Maximum capacity: 44 tons
A crossing solution suitable for all construction sites
- Roadwork
Maintain pedestrian and vehicle traffic during roadwork. - Telecom & Fiber Networks
Secure temporary openings in dense urban areas. - Water & Energy
Facilitate maintenance operations without interrupting access to sensitive areas. - Civil Engineering & Construction
Optimize the safety and productivity of your teams.
Why choose Altec France crossing plates?
• 44-ton load capacity: heavy trucks, construction equipment, heavy traffic—a single slab is all that’s needed
• 2-minute installation without machinery: manual handling by 1 or 2 operators. No cranes or lifting equipment required
• 80% noise reduction: thanks to the quiet composite surface.
• Non-slip: grooved surface, effective even in the rain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Trench Crossing Plates
Depending on the model, up to 44 tons for heavy traffic. Suitable for heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment. The rated load is indicated on each model.
Yes. They are designed for quick manual handling. Altec France panels can be handled manually by 1 or 2 operators. No lifting equipment is required.
Yes, they have a non-slip surface.
Yes, composite panels are much quieter than traditional steel panels.
Road construction, general construction, utilities, telecommunications, water, energy, and industrial maintenance.
Step 1 — Prepare the Area
Clean and secure the area around the trench.
Step 2 — Position the Plate
Place the plate on a solid surface such as concrete or asphalt and center the crossing plate over the excavation
Step 3 — Secure
Use the fasteners provided with the model to prevent movement.
Step 4 — Check the load capacity
Test before use to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
Step 5 — Reopen to traffic
Pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic can resume immediately.
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