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This large multinational satellite services provider has specified the Fibrelite Trenwa partnership trench and cover system for their latest satellite earth station antenna facility in the U.S. The partnership system combines...
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This large multinational satellite services provider specified the Fibrelite Trenwa partnership trench and cover system for their latest satellite earth station antenna facility in the U.S.
Read MoreThis large multinational satellite services provider specified the Fibrelite Trenwa partnership trench and cover system for their latest satellite earth station antenna facility in the U.S.
Once in a while, a product will come along whose performance will drive a change in standards across entire industries. Like stainless steel. Or concrete. Or a trench cover which
Fibrelite provided this regional UK airport with an upgrade for their access covers over their off-apron runway lighting pits. Ease of access to the runway lighting pits off the apron
One of the oldest universities in Connecticut has recently begun a replacement program for their existing utilities manhole covers. The university turned to Fibrelite to provide a solution that eliminated the occupational injury risks associated with the removal of heavy, cast iron manhole covers.
With a number of underground utilities all being maintained by staff at the university, Fibrelite needed to provide a range of products that were suitable for use in high-temperature water vaults, sewer lines and electrical pits. These requirements were highlighted as follows:
Furthermore, Fibrelite’s solution had to ensure that access into the manholes was impossible without the correct equipment. As a trial, the university decided to initially replace one of their high-temperature water covers in a green area. This cover was both extremely heavy and prone to heating up with increases in the vault temperature.
The newly installed Fibrelite 30” steam cover will significantly reduce the heat transfer from the vault to the manhole surface. The lightweight cover can now be removed by a single member of the Facilities team safely and easily using a specially designed lifting handle, thereby avoiding back strain injuries and trapped fingers.
The thermal gradient properties of Fibrelite’s composite steam covers significantly reduce the heat transfer from a steam or high temperature water 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. Fibrelite’s composite access covers have been tested to temperatures up to 400°F while still maintaining their “cool to touch” properties and ability to support vehicular loads.
Ideal for access to sewage systems, underground pipework, drainage networks, electrical junction boxes and telecommunications hardware, Fibrelite’s standard utilities covers are non-metallic, corrosion-resistant and non-conductive. All Fibrelite manhole covers are fitted with a silicone gasket creating a watertight seal that protects the inside of the vault while also preventing the release of odors and gasses. In addition, suction created by this gasket makes the removal of the cover, without the correct lifting handle, practically impossible. With sizes ranging from 12” to 40”, Fibrelite are able to provide covers for almost any application.
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