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Hot-rolled floor plate – only by Tata Steel
Durbar Hot-rolled floor plate – only by Tata Steel

THERE IS PATTERNED STEEL FLOOR

PLATE - AND THERE IS DURBAR
Durbar is hot-rolled structural steel floor plate with a distinctive,
evenly distributed raised stud pattern - only by Tata Steel.
Outstanding slip resistance
Slips and trips are the most common cause
of injuries at work. Durbar’s unique pattern
of raised studs has been proven, by external
laboratory testing, to provide outstanding
resistance to slip, in both dry and wet
conditions.

Fire resistance
Durbar’s structural properties mean that
you can rely on it to perform, even when
Easy to clean, self-draining surface Totally recyclable
subjected to extreme heat. At temperatures
Durbar’s evenly distributed, raised stud pattern As with all steel, Durbar is 100% recyclable
where aluminium floor plates have begun
creates a self-draining surface which is easy to at the end of its life and by using genuine
to melt, Durbar steel floor plate will still be
clean. The process of producing Durbar even Durbar, you can be assured of a perfect match
supporting design loads.
produces an abrasion-resistant surface, giving to existing installations, helping to extend
it a long service life. serviceable life.
Saving you money
Durbar’s structural properties reduce cost by
A sustainable choice Quality, choice and availability
eliminating the need for separate structural
Durbar is produced in the UK to the highest Durbar is certified to ISO TS 16949:2009 and
and flooring components – a distinct
standards, including BES 6001 for responsible meets the requirements of the Construction
advantage over other materials, such as
sourcing which guarantees the integrity Products Directive. It is available in three
aluminium.
of the supply chain. different structural grades to fit your needs.
Durbar is supplied via an extensive UK network
of in-house and partner distributors.
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OUTSTANDING PROVEN
SLIP RESISTANCE
Unique self-draining stud pattern provides a slip-resistant surface.

Keeping you safe Tested and trusted

According to the UK Health and Safety In recent independent tests carried out on
Executive (HSE), over a third of all major genuine Durbar floor plate, slip resistance

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injuries reported in the UK each year are was found to be consistently good, in both

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9m
m
caused as a result of a slip or trip1. That dry and wet conditions.
amounts to 172,000 injuries to workers every
year, not counting injuries to the general The UK HSE and the influential UK Slip
public. Resistance Group (UKSRG) recommend the

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use of a pendulum test to measure the slip
Products that contribute to safer passage resistance of flooring products. This test is
over surfaces, can reduce the risk of slips according to EN 13036-4. The pendulum test
and trips, whether in permanent conditions, measures the dynamic coefficient of friction Stud depth: 1.2 – 2.2 mm
such as in factories, or temporary conditions, and is designed to replicate a pedestrian heel The dimensions in the above image are approximate
such as construction, building and planned strike. This has been found to best simulate
maintenance. the most common cause of slips. Pendulum test comparison
The table below, taken from UKSRG guidance,
The dense pattern of studs on Durbar creates Independent tests on genuine Durbar represents the risk category for a reasonably
a slip-resistant surface at all angles and allows using the pendulum tester according to active pedestrian aged between 18 and 60,
plates to be used in any direction. Durbar has EN 13036-4 have shown consistently good walking in a straight line on a level surface.
a unique diamond pattern which, on average, results in both wet and dry conditions2. The
Slip Resistance Designation
is 23% deeper and has 10% more studs than measured pendulum test value (PTV) in the
other generic steel floor plates. wet condition of 46 represents a ‘Low’ slip
potential, according to UKSRG guidelines, Pendulum value Potential for slip
Durbar Comparative Performance 0 - 24 High
while in the dry condition, a PTV of 73 provides
a classification of ‘Extremely low’ slip potential. 25 - 35 Moderate
Item Potential for Potential for 36 - 64 Low
slip when dry slip when wet
Comparative tests on generic floor plate 65+ Extremely Low
Durbar Extremely Low
Low adopting either ‘T’ or ‘A’ patterns have shown
Generic type ‘T’ Low Low that the unique pattern of studs on genuine
floor plate Durbar results in the lowest allround slip
Generic type ‘A’ Low Low potential.
floor plate
The actual slip resistance of Durbar or any
other floor plate will depend on real-life
application and the environment in which
it is used. Galvanising, painting or coating
Durbar can influence the slip resistance.

1. U
 K Health & Safety Executive Statistics, 2017/18 ; non-fatal injuries to workers according to self-reported estimates from the Laboaur Force Survey
2. External laboratory results performed according to BS EN13036-4 BS7976 / UK Slip Resistance Group guidelines, Wessex Precision Instruments Ltd, July 2019
Durbar Hot-rolled floor plate – only by Tata Steel

DURBAR...
AGAIN AND AGAIN
We offer a choice of Durbar floor plate to meet your needs.
Typical applications Readily available and easy to process A sustainable choice
 tairs and walkways
n S We supply Durbar in both coil and sheet form. Durbar has been a market leading floor plate
n Bridges The consistent quality of Durbar offers reliable, in the UK for over 50 years. New Durbar is
n Steps and safety platforms repeatable processing. It can be readily cut, an exact match with existing installations,
n Cladding and protective barriers bent and welded using normal procedures. enabling concern-free refurbishment.
n Commercial vehicles

n Containers We supply sheet through an extensive network Durbar is exclusively manufactured at Tata
n Lifts of distributors throughout the UK, all decoiled Steel’s Port Talbot site which is certified for
n Shipbuilding at our facilities in Llanwern. responsible sourcing to BES6001 for the
n Offshore installations manufacture of hot-rolled coil.
Decoiled Durbar sheet from Tata Steel
The iconic pattern of Durbar also provides benefits from a high quality surface finish It can be easily reused and is 100% recyclable
an attractive option for outstanding and excellent flatness due to the class-leading at the end of its useful life. Durbar can be
architectural aesthetics. brushing and flattening capability of our galvanised or painted for additional corrosion
decoiling facility. resistance.
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Technical specifications

Floor plate with structural integrity Weights

Durbar is Tata Steel’s range of hot-rolled structural steel floor plate.
Thickness Weight (kg/m2)
Extensively tested and proven, Durbar’s structural properties reduce 3.00 26.83
construction costs by eliminating the need for separate structural and 4.50 38.59
flooring components. Versatile and durable, Durbar is manufactured 6.00 50.36
with a distinctive raised stud pattern for slip resistance. 8.00 66.04
10.00 81.73
We have been producing Durbar to the highest quality standards for 12.50 101.34
more than 50 years. Durbar is produced under quality standard ISO TS
Note: These are typical weights; actual weights will vary owing to stud height and
16949:2009 and meets the requirements of the Construction Products
positive width tolerances.
Directive (CPD).

Mechanical properties Dimensional window

Min. yield Min.-max Min. Impact test Standard thickness (mm) Standard widths (mm)
strength tensile elongation 3.00 1000 -1250
ReL strength after fracture 4.50 1000 -1500
(N/mm2) Rm (N/mm2) A (%) 6.00 1000 -1500
L0 = 5.65√S0 Temp Min 8.00 1000 -1500
3 ≤ t ≤ 12.5 ºC energy J 10.00 1000 -1500
S235JR+AR 235 360-510 24 20 27 12.50 1000 -1500
S275JR+AR 275 410-560 21 20 27
Notes:
S355JR+AR 355 470-630 20 20 27
1. Standard cut lengths are twice the widths shown, e.g. the standard cut length
Notes: of 1000mm wide Durbar is 2000mm. Please refer to Tata Steel or your local sales
1. Lower yield strength or 0.2% proof stress applies. representative for other dimensions.
2. Material thickness (t) in millimetres. 2. The thickness of Durbar is that of the plain plate, exclusive of the raised pattern.
3. Impact properties of quality JR products are verified only when specified at the The studs in the pattern are typically between 1.2 and 2.2mm height.
time of the enquiry and order.
4. Impact strengths apply to t ≥ 6mm and are for standard test pieces only
Tolerances on thickness
Thickness tolerances as per EN10051:2010.
Chemical composition
CE marking
C Mn P S Si N Durbar is CE marked and is fully compliant with the Construction
Max Max Max Max Max Max Products Regulation.
S235JR+AR 0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035 - 0.012
S275JR+AR 0.21 1.50 0.035 0.035 - 0.012 Product support
S355JR+AR 0.24 1.60 0.035 0.035 0.55 0.012 We want you to get the best from our products. Our technical engineers
and trained sales staff are always happy to answer your questions on
Values are in weight percentages
steel selection and application of Durbar.

Certification Further design guidance is provided on our website and our engineers
Durbar is supplied as standard with a full 3.1 test certificate. are available to assist you with making the most of Durbar.
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Durbar is a registered trademark of Tata Steel.

While care has been take to ensure that the information

contained in this publication is accurate, neither Tata Steel,
nor its subsidiaries, accept responsibility or liability for errors
or for information which is found to be misleading.

Before using products or services supplied or manufactured

by Tata Steel and its subsidiaries, customers should satisfy
themselves as to their suitability.

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Tata Steel UK Limited

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