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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 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.
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 8230
Electrical power generation facilities have large quantities of cabling running below the ground as a matter of course, which must be accessed regularly. Back in the 1960s when many of these facilities were built, heavy concrete and steel or cast-iron trench access covers were the only option available. While there were associated risks and often specialized equipment required to remove and replace them, they served their purpose.
Today, many sites are discovering deterioration of the structural integrity of their steel and concrete trench covers, exacerbating manual handling risks, and, where located on road crossings, potentially restricting vehicular access to certain areas of the site.
FRP composites: A safe, long-term solution
Many sites are subsequently upgrading to made-to-measure heavy-duty lightweight Fibrelite FRP composite trench covers, especially on road crossings where both a high load rating (often D400 40 ton) and frequent access is required.
With an unrivaled strength to weight ratio, Fibrelite’s highly engineered FRP composite material is significantly lighter than metal, yet just as strong, and is fast becoming recognized as an effective modern alternative to traditional steel and concrete. In fact, due to the lightweight properties of their composite material, Fibrelite FRP covers are approximately one third of the weight, and all can be safely manually removed by one or two people with their ergonomically designed lifting handles. Fibrelite’s highly engineered composite covers also have an inherent resistance to corrosion, requiring a minimum of maintenance while providing a long-term solution.
Fibrelite: over 30 years of composite expertise
Fibrelite, the global leader in the manufacture and development of FRP manhole and trench covers draws their expertise from over 30 years of working with and being specified by the majority of the world’s leading oil companies including locally BP, Esso, Total, and many more. Look down on any gas station forecourt, and odds are, you’ll see one of their covers. They actually invented the world’s first composite access cover back in 1980 for Esso UK (ExxonMobil) to solve manual handling injuries; and their covers are now specified in myriad industries globally.
Fibrelite is proud to design and manufacture in the UK for the UK, enabling a rapid design to delivery process.
Since 2013, Fibrelite has been a part of OPW (a Dover company) allowing the company to offer an unprecedented portfolio of complementary best-in-class products. For more details on how and where Fibrelite covers are being adopted, check out their case studies here.
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About Fibrelite
Fibrelite is a global manufacturer of highly-engineered glass reinforced plastic (FRP) composite access covers capable of taking up to 90 ton loads whilst still being light enough to be lifted by hand and is renowned for its high quality technical support and service.
Initially developed almost 40 years ago and now industry standard for petrol station forecourts, Fibrelite covers are increasingly specified for both new and retrofit work in a variety of industries in more than 80 countries around the world. To find out more, please visit www.fibrelite.com
For more information, please contact Aaron McConkey (aaron@fibrelite.com +44 (0) 1756 799773)
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