The hazards of hot manhole covers can be eliminated with Fibrelite’s line of FRP GRP composite steam manhole covers. The thermal gradient properties of Fibrelite’s FRP GRP composite covers significantly reduce the heat transfer from a steam vault to the surface of the cover. Typically, the surface temperature of the cover will be slightly above the ambient temperature at street level even when subjected to extremely hot temperatures on the underside of the cover.

Fibrelite covers have been third-party tested to handle loads exceeding DOT H20 load ratings even when subjected to temperatures of up to 400°F.