TRACK TECHNOLOGY & RAIL LIVE
Lightweight GRP manhole and trench covers are the perfect alternative to heavy concrete and metal
Jo Stott, marketing director at UK-based manufacturer Fibrelite, discusses treads incorporating a specialised anti-slip material.
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ibrelite has seen a tremendous increase in enquiries for its lightweight composite
manhole and trench covers from companies keen to move away from the traditionally used metal and concrete and change their specifications to composites (a future material).
Industries are favouring composites and
moving away from traditional materials as they react to changing regulations, strict health and safety policies and are becoming more concerned with whole-life cost.
Managing director Ian Thompson said: “Our enquiries are coming in thick and fast from all over the world and we are seeing our manhole and service trench covers being specified more and more.”
Another major problem across the globe is ageing infrastructure. Bridges, highways, rail networks, water lines and sewer systems are all deteriorating at a rapid pace. One of the principal factors related to the deterioration of infrastructure is corrosion. GRP products are also now being widely used for applications where corrosion can destroy underground infrastructure. Perhaps the prime reason for using GRP products is because of their inherent corrosion resistance. Corrosion resistance of GRP is a function of both the resin content and the specific resin used in the laminate.
In response to customer demand, Fibrelite now offers company logos and other brand markings on its covers. Any style logo or other marking can be permanently moulded into the upper surface of the cover in single or multiple colours. For additional brand or product identification, or to blend in with the colour or layout of the environment, Fibrelite can mould its composite covers in nearly any colour or combination of colours.
Upon request, Fibrelite can also provide
bespoke and custom trench covering solutions. This means that the trench cover dimensions, internal stiffeners and fibre architecture can be altered to optimise the performance of each panel based on project specific design criteria.
Founded on a tradition of quality and innovation, Fibrelite has been at the forefront of composite technology since 1980. The first ever composite manhole cover was designed by Fibrelite for petrol service stations, to eliminate health and safety issues associated with traditional metal covers. Today, Fibrelite is established as a leading world player in its specialist field, with a global reputation for high quality products.
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116 | rail technology magazine Jun/Jul 14
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