Electricity Sub-Station
Fibrelite Composite Covers Selected to Renovate UK
Sub-Station Trenches
Lightweight Covers, Making for Easy Removal and Still
Maintaining Heavy Duty Load Rating
Due to their composite make-up, Fibrelite trench covers
are lightweight allowing for easy removal even at D400 (40
tonne) load rating. Coupled with the ergonomically designed
lifting handle, all previous manual handling concerns and
safety ris s are no longer an issue. his improves e ciency
and productivity on site; making for a quicker, safer and
more cost effective wor ing environment.
The installed Fibrelite heavy duty trench covers
Fibrelite’s work replacing unsafe and damaged trenches
at Sub-Stations continues. The Existing concrete and
cast iron covers had begun to crumble and crack, causing
health and safety issues on numerous sites. Trench covers
manufactured by ibrelite do not suffer from such structural
issues and are maintenance free.
Fibrelite composite trench covers and aluminium frame
during installation
Further advantages include:
• Corrosion resistant
• No resale value to the scrap market so will not be
stolen: A thermoset plastic, the composite makeup of the
cover means it has no resale value
• Non-metallic and will not spark
• Composite is lightweight, strong and unlike concrete will
not crumble or crack
• Guaranteed structural performance: All covers are
tested toEN124 D400 load rating
• Colours and logos: Available in a vast array of colours and
company logos available on request
• Training for the installation team available
• Range of sizes: From 800mm to 1600mm at D400 load
rating, increasing in 50mm increments
Lightweight composite trench covers
For more information on Fibrelite's product range please contact us:
UK Office:
US Office:
Malaysia Office (Asia Pacific):
Tel: + 44 (0) 1756 799 773
Tel: + 1 919 209 2404
Tel: + 44 (0) 1756 799 773
Email: covers@fibrelite.com
Email: covers@fibrelite.com
Email: covers@fibrelite.com