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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…
Officials at a Northumberland pharmaceutical facility came to Fibrelite for a solution to their outdated troublesome access covers, which were situated over trench runs at their pharmaceutical development facility. The performance of Fibrelite’s unrivaled strength to weight ratio covers and the client’s pursuit of innovative products and solutions were key factors in securing this project as Fibrelite covers are subject to non-standard point loads in excess of 40 tons.
Accessing the service trench was a time-consuming task which required specialist workers and equipment. The previously installed covers were a mixture of heavy solid concrete units and sheets of metal. The sheets of metal were installed at a later stage to patch over the heavily corroded concrete units. A drill was required for removal and replacement of the initial covers, when removed the concrete covers fragmented and broke apart. The metal sheets had become bent and misshapen especially around the edges and caused a major slip hazard when wet.
The client required a lightweight, durable solution which offered safe manual handling benefits. Several different parties made contact with us on behalf of the pharmaceutical facility for this project. Tolent Construction were the company tasked with finalizing project requirements for the job and helping to progress the inquiry to order stage.
Fibrelite provided bespoke covers that fit directly into the existing frames which can be removed and replaced by two people using the FL7 lifting handles. Because of the heavily trafficked area the customer specified a heavy-duty cover, Fibrelite provided a bespoke E600 load rated cover Independent wet and dry tests carried out by Devon CC Materials Laboratory showed that Fibrelite manhole and trench covers – even when wet – have anti-slip/skid properties far exceeding health and safety advisory limits. Designed as a ‘Fit and Forget’ solution Fibrelite covers are corrosion and maintenance free providing the facility with a long-term solution.
Fibrelite manufactured and delivered the entirety of the order within four weeks from receipt of purchase order, helping to minimize disruption to the facility. It now has a long-lasting access solution that will require minimal maintenance. The customer can now gain access to the service trench without the use of specialist tools. Upon inspection they will find the equipment underneath unspoiled by fragmented bits of cover thanks to the non-corrosive composition of our covers. A purchase order for phase two of this project was placed soon after completion. This would comprise of an even longer service trench than previously installed and in a different area of the facility.
