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Product Highlights
- 44T load-rated – Supports heavy traffic over 47in trench.
- Modular and linkable – Covers any trench span without fixings.
- Safe and efficient – 143lb weight per unit reduces handling injuries.
SKU RP473346
The LowPro 23/05 safety plate is a modular, lightweight alternative to traditional road plates, supporting 44-ton vehicles across a 47in trench. It’s corrosion-resistant, reusable, and ideal for utilities requiring heavy-duty trench covers, road plate systems, or composite ground plates. Certified to US safety standards.
The LowPro 23/05 safety plate system provides an engineered alternative to steel road plates for trench and excavation bridging. Manufactured for modern utility and civil contractors, this modular system allows fast, safe and efficient coverage of open trenches up to 47in wide while supporting vehicles up to 44 tons.
Weighing only 143lb per unit, these safety plates can be installed by hand, reducing reliance on lifting equipment. The corrosion-resistant build ensures performance in challenging site conditions. Each segment links securely with adjacent panels, allowing flexible configurations and fast deployment.
- Modular assembly – Linkable sections span varying trench lengths with no mechanical fixings required.
- 44-ton load certified – Compliant with US vehicle safety standards.
- Eco-efficient – Lower carbon footprint than steel road plates.
- Safe to handle – At 143lb, it reduces hand and finger injury risk compared to heavier plates.
- Repairable design – Spare parts available to extend product lifecycle.
This HERMEQ safety plate is a reliable choice for contractors needing modular trench boards, temporary ground plates or heavy-duty trench covers in high-traffic environments. Its portability, durability and performance make it ideal for recurring deployment in telecoms, highways and utilities.
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Unlike traditional steel road plates, the LowPro 23/05 system is optimized for modern utility teams who need faster setup, reduced carbon output and easier logistics. Each 143lb composite unit interlocks with others, providing a scalable safety plate system for long or irregular trench lengths.
These ground plates are widely used by telecom contractors, local councils and roadworks firms looking for safe and reusable trench cover systems that meet US slip resistance and vehicle load specs.
HERMEQ stocks a wide range of Ground Mats, Bog Mats, Trench Covers & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
| Inner | Outer | Stillage | Easilift Handles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 20in | 28in | 64in | 18in |
| Length | 90in | 90in | 70in | 36in |
| Height | 3.3in | 3.3in | 36in | 7.7in |
| Weight | 143lb | 60lb | 419lb | 22lb |
| Quantity/Pallet | 16 | 10 | 1 | 20 |
What vehicle weight can the LowPro 23/05 safety plate support?
Each panel supports up to 44 tons over a 47in trench, suitable for standard commercial traffic.
Can it be used in place of traditional steel road plates?
Yes, it is designed as a safer, lighter alternative to steel plates with reduced carbon footprint and easier handling.
Is the system adjustable for longer spans?
Yes, individual modules link together easily for custom-length trench coverage.
Does it require machinery to install?
No, each 143lb panel can be lifted and installed manually without cranes or lifting equipment.
