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Fibrelite was approached by an OEM who provides Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems, to quote for this large leisure cruise terminal upgrade project. The end user had previously considered...
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In order to utilize the power generated by nearly 30,000 solar panels installed on 150 acres of unused farmland in southeastern Connecticut, a regional utility needed to install...
Read MoreIn this project we were approached by an OEM who provides Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems, to quote for this large leisure cruise terminal upgrade project.
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.
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 was approached by RJ Utilities Ltd to provide a safe, long-term replacement for old, failing concrete trench covers which covered essential underground utilities. For this project, ease of access, customisability and safety were of the highest importance.
Previously, heavy concrete trench covers had been fitted over below ground utilities and equipment. Due to their weight, the covers were extremely difficult to remove and replace safely, causing manual handling risks for operators. The equipment beneath the trench covers also posed a hazard to the public as the covers did not have a secure locking system. Inadequate security in the form of wooden fencing surrounding the perimeter further highlighted the need for modernization.
In addition, the concrete covers had begun to break apart, potentially leading to a substantial risk to the underground valve and piping system. The obtrusive framework (pictured below) led to further difficulties and health and safety risks for engineers accessing equipment in the trench.
Fibrelite designed and manufactured bespoke super lightweight (A15 load rated) composite trench covers to offer easy access to the entire trench, improving efficiency and safety.
The new covers and frame allows for quick and easy access for people working onsite as the trench is no longer divided into separate sections. Fibrelite covers are corrosion-free, lightweight and durable, and can be safely removed and replaced by two people using the ergonomically designed FL7 lifting handle, preventing manual handling injuries by lifting from the waist. The provided trench covers were lockable for added security, preventing unauthorized access.
The site now has a securable, aesthetically pleasing and maintenance-free access solution. Previous manual handling and safety concerns have been eliminated as onsite staff no longer put themselves in harm’s way by lifting heavy concrete covers and navigating around the hazardous framework which had previously been installed.
