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Fibrelite were contacted by a third-party company whose client had tasked them with obtaining a lightweight upgrade for their traditional heavy concrete infill trench covers.
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Fibrelite’s custom lightweight F900 (90-tonne load rated) GRP trench covers were specified for this Northern Irish container port.
Read MoreFibrelite’s custom lightweight F900 (90-tonne load rated) GRP trench covers were specified for this Northern Irish container port.
The previously installed concrete trench access covers over an oxygen pipework trench at this hospital were causing a number of issues due to both their weight and deterioration.
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This specialist piece of equipment that has been designed and manufactured for use in the Antarctic required lightweight covers for easy access. Fibrelite’s range of standard trench covers was identified as the solution and became an integral part of the design.
The system is for treating black and gray waste water before discharging into the sea. This is all waste water from the installation including sewage, laundry and cooking etc. Working with the lead designer from the start we were able to manufacture the covers to fit the specific sizes required. In turn, the designer was able to ensure the Fibrelite covers were an integral part of the design. In harsh conditions in the Antarctic ease of access was critical and the fact they were lightweight for people to use was another major benefit. With such extreme temperatures, the benefit of FRP properties being non-corrosive and not affected by temperature variations was critical. The covers are lifted regularly to ensure the system is working efficiently. For operators working within the facility, ease of access and safety are critical.
Fibrelite’s range of standard and bespoke trench covers are available in a variety of load ratings, a wide selection of sizes to replace traditional cast iron or concrete versions. 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 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:
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, internal stiffeners and fibre architecture can be altered to optimize the performance of each panel based on project specific design criteria.
