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Heavy trench covers are history O


entire


nce in a while, a product will come along whose performance will drive a change in standards across industries.


Or concrete. Or a trench Fibrelite’s GRP composite trench


Like stainless steel. cover


which


is over 80% lighter than the cast iron traditionally used, eliminating the need for costly specialised lifting equipment and the accompanying health and safety hazards. And, unlike metal and concrete infill covers, it’s engineered from a GRP composite material which is inert and impervious to corrosion from water and salt, as well as many other corrosive constituents.


commercial ports, and


manhole covers are fast usurping metal and concrete covers to become the standard for high-performance industries like airports,


cruise terminals,


power generation (both traditional and renewables),


and data centres, leisure


military and defence, with


companies like Magnox, The National Grid, all branches of the UK armed forces, and the world’s largest technology brands specifying Fibrelite covers for new build and retrofit projects.


Port Cruise Terminal upgrade, UK As part of this Southern English Port’s cruise terminal upgrade project, Fibrelite was approached by the end-user, who was providing the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems. The port had previously considered installing cast iron trench covers to cover the 500 metres of trench housing the high- voltage power cables, but due to their weight (approximately 350 kg) and the additional associated overheads,


they approached Fibrelite for a lighter alternative. ADF09_Fibrelite Composites_Groundworks_Half Page Advertorial.indd 1 fibrelite.com/Fibrelite_Global_Projects 09/08/2023 08:53


Major southern UK Airport off-apron lighting pit upgrade At one of the UK’s busiest airports, Fibrelite designed and manufactured a retrofit replacement for manhole covers over off- apron runway lighting pits where onsite staff have a window of approximately two minutes to effect maintenance and/or repair works between take-offs and landings, including removing and replacing the F900 load rated access cover. The new lightweight GRP composite Fibrelite covers now allow safe, fast access to the lighting pits, maximising time for maintenance and minimising the risk of injury.


For more information, please visit the website below:


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exceptionally low


EZE has launched Revo.PRIME a new premium solution for revolving doors. The new operator boasts an canopy height,


functionality. In addition the narrow profiles of just 60 mm on the door leaf and side panel create a visually appealing entrance and increased transparency creating a light and airy entrance.


narrow


profile systems and an improved running performance.


Providing maximum transparency the Revo.PRIME is perfect for creating beautiful entrances and is especially suited for hotels and offices or any building where a statement entrance is required. With its class leading canopy height of just 75 mm which houses the automation it ensures the minimal aesthetic whilst achieving excellent technical


The Revo.PRIME is environmentally friendly as well, the operator saves up to 30% in energy compared with its predecessor models which is achieved through the drive unit’s reduced power consumption. Another benefit of the Revo.PRIME is improved running


its performance. The


brushless direct current motor (BLDC) with 1,000 Nm torque and the enlarged diameter of the door system, up to 3,800 mm, ensures ease of access and meets the demands of today’s architects and designers.


Available in three or four leaf versions and in a choice of gold, silver and black the Revo.PRIME can be networked to building automation systems via BACnet. Andy


Howland, sales and marketing


director of GEZE UK, said: “The Revo. PRIME is an impressive edition to our range of automatic operators and one that is sure to delight architects and specifiers giving them the freedom to design stunning entrances.” See the Revo.PRIME in action on youtube at youtu.be/3KPxrcNnnZk or to find out more please visit the dedicated Revo.PRIME microsite or email.


uk@geze.com revoprime.geze.com/en


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