Trench Cover

Benefits

• High strength glass reinforced plastic.
• Can be used for light vehicular access to private driveways.
• Non-trip 3mm leading edge.
• High non-slip surface, even when wet.
• Raised central apex creating four upwardly sloping triangular surface panels to allow for water drainage.
• Recessed fixings and rubber feet to allow safe installation and prevent movement.
• Easy to clean and maintain.
• Safe working load over a trench for a single tyre footprint.
• No scrap value therefore eliminating theft problems.
• Will not warp or delaminate in adverse weather conditions.

Specifications

• Size: 1220mm x 800mm
• Weight: 13.5kg

Also available upon request:

• 1080mm x 1080mm (17kg)
• 1600mm x 1220mm (27kg)

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Custom designed lights and edge protectors can be added ensuring high visibility and longevity.
(1220mm x 800mm & 1600mm x 1220mm models only)

Approvals

Department of Transport
Practical Guide to Street Works 2006
Streetworks - Codes of practice 2003

Secretary of State for Transport
Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of practice ‘The Red Book’ 2002

Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions
Best Practice in Streetworks and Highway Works 2001

Transco
T/SP/E42. Technical specifications for Footway Boards, Ramps and Roadplates.

Applications

The Trench Covers are designed to cover excavations up to the following loadings in the case of a trench:

• Max Load of 350kg – 1.1m trench span
• Max Load of 500kg – 0.9m trench span
• Max Load of 600kg – 0.7m trench span
• Max Load of 700kg – 0.5m trench span

Designed for covering apertures, bores or trenches during maintenance, construction and repair projects, allowing safe access and passage over and around site excavations for pedestrians and light vehicles. Installation is quick and simple by either fixing pins, ideal for bitumen surfaces or butyl adhesive, developed for stone or concrete.

LIGHT VEHICULAR USE ONLY – NOT SUITABLE FOR HIGHWAYS USE AS A ROAD PLATE