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Diamond plate, is a type of metal stock with a regular pattern of raised diamonds or lines. Diamond plate is usually steel or aluminum. Used on stairs and catwalks in industrial settings, the added texture reduces the risk of workers slipping. The broader term 'tread plate' sometimes refers to diamond plate, but can also be another anti-slip texture.

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Although there are several variations of diamond plate, all follow wallpaper group pgg. The use diamond plate where slippage is not an issue (e.g. vertical surfaces), or diamond plate imagery, is sometimes used as a motif to symbolize industry.

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U.S. Patent Application 09/443831