Fibrelite Composites Ltd.

Fibrelite is the worlds leading and largest manufacturer of composite manhole covers and GRP underground chambers. We are the global market leaders in the petroleum industry and with load ratings up to EN124 F900 (90 tonnes) our covers are excellent for any industrial facility, waste water treatment plants and anywhere that occasional or frequent access is required.Fibrelite pioneered the composite manhole covering system in 1980 and set the standard by which performance is now measured. Fibrelite initially developed a composite manhole cover for petrol station forecourts where they needed to withstand the wheel loading of heavy goods vehicles and from there quickly went on to be adopted worldwide. Fibrelite is considered as the industry standard by the major oil companies.The continuing increase in the cost of metal has stimulated the theft of a wide range of metal products including manhole, trench and gully covers. Metal theft is now having a serious impact on the global economy and hitting taxpayers directly through inflated insurance premiums, high repair costs as well as causing extremely serious health and safety hazards. Many industries including the railways, telecommunications, the power industry and utility companies are now subject to continuous and repeated attacks of metal theft. This has led to design and civil engineers, architects, specifiers and contractors seeking alternatives. Composite is proving to be a perfect solution. Fibrelites slip resistant covers are chemically inert and have zero re sale value in the scrap market the answer to the metal thieves. They are highly effective in covering manholes, gullies and trenches that contain cable, wire or fluid and perfect for where frequent access is required as they are such a lightweight alternative to metal and concrete. They are unaffected by underground gasses and most chemicals, particularly those involved with sewage.Although composite is initially more expensive than metal, the monolithic structure of Fibrelites covers means they will not delaminate or corrode.With a minimum guaranteed lifespan of 15 maintenance free years these covers are a fit and forget product that are fully lockable. So when considering the total cost of ownership, composite represents excellent value for money versus metal.Summary of Composite BenefitsComposite is lightweight, strong and the monolithic structure will not de laminate or corrode therefore replacement is not an issueEasy and safe manual removalCompletely watertight will not allow gases or liquid in or outLifting aid eliminates back injury and crushed fingersWide range of sizes availableLoad ratings from B125 to F900 (EN124)Guaranteed for 15 free years with a life expectancy of significantly longerNon-metallic, non-conductive and will not sparkExcellent insulator against heatUnaffected by underground gasses and most chemicalsTreads incorporate a specialised anti-slip material equivalent to modern high grade roadPerfect for access to drains, ducts, pipeworkRange of UV stable colours available that will not flake or crackCost Benefit Summary:The Fibrelite cover will be a one-time charge as it will not be stolen for scrap valueAlso has the added benefit of low maintenance The cover will not corrode and will not need to be paintedNo hinges or mechanical parts which will seize up or fail and will need replacing Lightweight, zero risk of back/finger injuries (zero cost from employee insurance claims)Covers will not be stolen Typical ApplicationsAccess for electrical junction boxesAccess points for piping Airport meter pitsCatch basin coversSanitary access coversFuel tanksGrease trap coversLeak detection coversMeter pitsMonitoring wellsNon-conductive electrical draw pitsOil water separatorsPipe trench coversPiping sumpsRemovable plankingSewer accessSteam manhole coversSubmersible pumpsTank gauge coversUnderground chambersUnderground communication boxesValve boxes

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