Fibrelite Composite Manhole and Trench Covers

We’ve got you covered

 EMEAUS and CanadaLatin AmericaAsia Pacific 

Europe, Middle East & Asia (EMEA)

US and Canada

Latin America

Asia Pacific
Click Here for a Prompt Quote

Fibrelite Provide Lightweight Retrofit Trench Covering Solution For Premier Multi-Event Stadium

Read the Case Study

Project Overview

Years in the making, this was one of Fibrelite’s most complex projects yet. Hundreds of metres of custom trench access covers were custom engineered, and replaced failing covers around this prestigious stadium.

Fibrelite covers have an anti-skid surface, effective when wet or dry
Fibrelite covers have an anti-skid surface, effective when wet or dry

CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT TODAY! + 1 800 422 2525 + 44 (0) 1756 799 773

Innovative. Durable. Practical. Proven.

Bespoke Fibrelite GRP trench covers installed over electrical cabling trenches
Bespoke Fibrelite GRP trench covers installed over electrical cabling trenches
Lightweight covers allow for easy and safe removal by 2 people
Lightweight covers allow for easy and safe removal by 2 people

Problem

The previously installed trench access covers were worn, outdated and unfit for purpose. The primary issues were:

  • They were unable to withstand heavy loads which had caused them to crack and deform
  • They posed potential safety issues to pedestrian and service vehicular traffic due to the covers being distorted
  • Covers had no surface tread pattern, potentially causing their surfaces to become slippery when wet
  • The existing covers had to be repeatedly cut and replaced to accommodate cable runs for a variety of staged events
Existing covers had no tread pattern, potentially causing their surface to become slippery when wet
Existing covers had no tread pattern, potentially causing their surface to become slippery when wet
Previously installed covers were poorly fitting in their frames due to the covers being distorted.
Previously installed covers were poorly fitting in their frames due to the covers being distorted.
Previously installed covers were unable to withstand heavy loads causing them to crack and deform
Previously installed covers were unable to withstand heavy loads causing them to crack and deform

Solution

Fibrelite custom designed, engineered and supplied retrofit trench access covers for the stadium, which could be installed directly into existing framework, minimising disruption. Fibrelite’s technical team worked closely with the stadium’s technical team to provide the best possible solution for both their immediate and long-term requirements, which, included an industry recognised fire rating.

Key features of the Fibrelite covers used in this project:

  • Custom manufactured to fit existing 38mm deep frames
  • C250 (BS EN124) load rated
  • Bespoke cable ports which can be easily removed and replaced by hand. These also accommodate electrical cabling which exits from the trench to above ground networks
  • Lightweight, allowing easy and safe removal by 2 people using Fibrelite’s FL7 lifting handles
  • A ‘fit and forget’ solution: corrosion-resistant, unaffected by water, underground gasses and most chemicals
  • Fire resistance to BS 476-7, class 0 of the Fire Safety Building Regulations 2000
  • Anti-slip/skid surface provides skid resistance in both wet and dry conditions that exceed the requirements of:
    – UK Slip Resistance Guidelines: issue 4:2011
    – EN124:1994/PAS26: 1998
    – HAA1049: 2009
  • Aesthetically pleasing
All Fibrelite trench covers can be safely and quickly removed by two people using the FL7 lifting handles (image used for illustration purposes and shows a different installation)
All Fibrelite trench covers can be safely and quickly removed by two people using the FL7 lifting handles (image used for illustration purposes and shows a different installation)
Fibrelite provided a retrofit solution which could be installed directly into the existing framework and provide the necessary interchangeable cable outlet arrangement without having to modify the Fibrelite covers
Fibrelite provided a retrofit solution which could be installed directly into the existing framework and provide the necessary interchangeable cable outlet arrangement without having to modify the Fibrelite covers
All Fibrelite trench covers can be safely removed manually by 2 people using the FL7 lifting handles
All Fibrelite trench covers can be safely removed manually by 2 people using the FL7 lifting handles

Results

This stadium now has a safe, lightweight long-term trench access solution which will last for years with minimal maintenance.

Fibrelite covers are chemically inert so will not corrode over time
Fibrelite covers are chemically inert so will not corrode over time
Fibrelite covers provide a superior anti-slip surface in both wet or dry conditions
Fibrelite covers provide a superior anti-slip surface in both wet or dry conditions

CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT TODAY! + 1 800 422 2525 + 44 (0) 1756 799 773

Unrivalled Strength-to-Weight

The Ultimate in Composite Engineering