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Fibrelite Composite Trench System

A new, innovative molded fiberglass trench system

Bringing advanced FRP composite technology to the cable trench industry

Trenwa and Fibrelite’s innovative molded fiberglass trench and cover system is light enough to install manually and to significantly reduce freight costs, while strong enough to withstand heavy vehicle traffic and harsh field conditions.

The modular trench system includes 5 ft. long straight trench sections, 45° angles, a universal cross/tee section as well as end walls, and is designed to work with Trenwa’s Fibrelite LHF H20 load rated lids.

The Trenwa Fibrelite trench system is designed with a proprietary beam structure that can support heavy vehicle loading and both the trench and the covers have been load tested individually and as a system to meet AASHTO H20/HS20 load ratings.

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Lightweight
Trench Systems

Trench
Covers

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Why choose a Trenwa Fibrelite trench system?

Lightweight – can be installed without cranes or lifting equipment!
Withstands heavy vehicle traffic (AASHTO H20/HS20)
Shiplapped ends for easy alignment
Covers – these bases utilize our lightweight Fibrelite LHF series covers

“This new trench and cover system combines Trenwa and Fibrelite’s century of experience in trenches and FRP composites to create a brand-new lightweight system which can be installed by hand, yet is durable enough to withstand heavy vehicle traffic and harsh field conditions.”

George Schurr President/COO, Trenwa Inc.

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Lightweight
Trench Systems

Trench
Covers

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Lightweight FRP Road Crossing Trench

Light enough to install without cranes or lifting equipment, the Trenwa Fibrelite trench system is strong enough to withstand heavy vehicle traffic and harsh field conditions. The trench has been proof load tested to meet AASHTO H20/HS20 load ratings (40,000 lbs). The trenches’ dimensionally consistent molded walls of the trench will not flex or require bracing during installation and backfilling, and the lack of metal reinforcing makes them ideal for high voltage applications.

The Trenwa Fibrelite trench system is designed for efficient installation with shiplapped ends for easy alignment. It is also easy to cut (no cracking or chipping) and the solid bottom bases can be field cut to create openings and drain holes. Cable clips, Unistrut and similar accessories can also be field mounted.

The trench comes in a 5 ft standard length which can be field cut to shorter lengths following guidelines. The trench has a nominal inside depth of 16” and a nominal inside width 20” or 30”. The Trenwa Fibrelite trench topped by the lightweight Fibrelite LHF trench covers, creates a high performance system suitable for frequent traffic crossing.

The Trenwa Fibrelite trench system is sold exclusively by Trenwa (click here to visit Trenwa’s website).

5 ft Section

Part Number Size Weight Drawing PDF
BHG2016-60
20" x 16"
111 lbs
BHG3016-60
30" x 16"
123 lbs

45° Section

Part Number Size Weight Drawing PDF
BHG2016M45
20" x 16"
142 lbs
BHG3016M45
30" x 16"
158 lbs

Universal Cross / T Section

Part Number Size Weight Drawing PDF
BHG2016X20-60
60" x 60"
144 lbs
BHG3016X30-60
60" x 60"
142 lbs

End Wall

Part Number Size Weight Drawing PDF
WHG2016
33" x 18"
6 lbs
WHG3016
43" x 22"
8 lbs

Lightweight HS20 FRP Trench Covers

Fibrelite’s HS20 load rated FRP composite trench lids are light enough to remove manually while strong enough for frequent traffic crossing. Designed to withstand harsh field conditions for many years, Fibrelite lids are chemically inert, non-conductive, freeze / thaw cycle impervious and chip and crack resistant.

The Trenwa Fibrelite trench system is sold exclusively by Trenwa (click here to visit Trenwa’s website).

5 ft Section

Part Number* Size Weight
LHF26-60
26" x 60"
80 lbs
LHF36-60
36" x 60"
118 lbs

Left Hand 45° Section

Part Number* Size Weight
LHG26L22.5-43 ¼
26" x 44 ¼"
98 lbs
LHG36L22.5-43 ¼
36" x 44 ¼"
73 lbs

Right Hand 45° Section

Part Number* Size Weight
LHG26R22.5-43 ¼
26" x 44 ¼"
98 lbs
LHG36R22.5-43 ¼
36" x 44 ¼"
73 lbs

Universal Cross / T Section

Part Number* Size Weight
LHG26T26-60
26" x 60"
110 lbs
LHG36T26-60
36" x 60"
154 lbs

Lifting Handle

Part Number Size Note
FL7
7" x 31"
The ergonomic FL7 lifting handles can be used with all Fibrelite trench covers.

* Code relates to cover only and should be ordered with the relevant Fibrelite FRP trench (click here)

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Supplying to 80 countries