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US and Canada
Latin America
Asia Pacific
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…
Due to the nature of the harmful methane gases, the previously installed steel covers were badly corroded and dangerous. By modifying the resin matrix Fibrelite was able to offer a chemical resistant cover. Fibrelite’s composite covers are resistant to chemical and harmful gasses and are corrosion free. For these applications is the ideal replacement to conventional metal and concrete covers that can easily corrode and crack.
The modular cover design provided by Fibrelite offered single cover removal access where required. To have a similar option in traditional material like metal or concrete would require large heavy covers that would require specialist lifting equipment or spring / gas assist covers. The Fibrelite covers are only a one or two man operation with the use of special lifting handles.
Fibrelite’s range of super light duty covers were designed and manufactured for this complicated application. The main requirement was easy access for operators who regularly need to enter these chambers that contain waste water in large underground tanks. The chambers were of various sizes and tended to be concrete in construction. The ease of fitting the Fibrelite system meant the frames could be bolted directly on top of the chamber. This meant the costly job of breaking out and re- concreting in was not required.
Fibrelite is the world leading manufacturer of glass reinforced plastic (FRP) composite manhole covers and trench covers. This sophisticated and highly specialized material is fast becoming recognized as the more effective modern alternative to traditional materials such as heavy steel and concrete.
Benefits over metal and concrete covers include:
In conjunction with the designers, contractors and end user, the trench cover arrangement was designed specifically in line with the brief for this location in a busy waste treatment plant at Alfreton, Derbyshire. Therefore the covers had to be safe for people walking across with the cover treads incorporating a specialized anti-slip material. For operators working at the site ease of access and safety are critical.
Fibrelite’s super light duty composite trench covers were identified as the solution. Designed as a ‘fit and forget’ product, the maintenance free covers provide easy and safe access to the essential equipment.
Fibrelite’s access covers are lightweight, durable and very strong. Every Fibrelite cover is manufactured using high technology resin transfer molded (RTM) production methods to create a highly engineered, monolithic composite product.
Fibrelite’s trench covers have proved highly effective in reducing health and safety issues and potential damage to essential pipework.
Upon request, Fibrelite can provide bespoke and custom solutions. This means that the panel dimensions and fibre architecture can be altered to optimize the performance of each panel based on project specific design criteria.
