Fasten Alum Checer to Superlite

[1low1]

I am looking for a few ideas on how to fasten 1/4" Aluminum checker plate to the steel superlite I-beams that my car hauler frame is made from. Any ideas, cool, slick,easy functional or a combination of all.

 

[gte718p]

Explosive bonding
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosion_welding

 

[mac__]

Carriage bolts.

 

[1low1]

Thanks mac, I had considered using carriage bolts or self tapping screws. I posted on here because there is a whole lot of talent being shown and maybe I could find something I hadn't seen or thought of. If the explosive bonding works well this weekend I'll be set and won't be looking for any new ideas.

 

[csp]

Is the aluminum structural, ie the floor of the trailer? If not I'd use a panel adhesive.

 

[mac__]

You're going to "try" explosive welding this weekend?

Be sure to have someone hold your beer and record video of the event. I'd like to see the aftermath.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Good one mac. I would like to see video also.

 

[1low1]

No mac no explosive welding lol,that was my poor attempt at sarcasm.
CSP yes it is structural, the floor.