PECM Issue 20 2016 | Page 67

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