Manhole covers
Manhole covers prevent anyone or anything from falling into a manhole and keep out unauthorized persons.
They enable the manhole to be accessed safely when required for maintenane or repair work.
Generally made from cast iron, concrete or a combination of the two - this makes them inexpensive, strong, and heavy, usually weighing more than 50 kilograms (110 lb). The weight helps to keep them in place when traffic passes over them, and makes it difficult for unauthorised people without suitable tools to remove them.
Manhole covers have various weight classes depending on their application. For example, a Class A15 (cast iron) manhole cover can withstand a maximum weight of 1.5 tonnes. It would typically be restricted to light duty applications, such as in pedestrian areas, gardens, patios and driveways; whereas a F900 class manhole cover would typically be used in docks, airports and other extreme heavy-duty application
Precast concrete manhole cover slabsAccess hole sizes vary according to manhole diameter and depth. Elite’s heavy-duty reinforced cover slabs can be supplied with a variety of standard and non-standard access hole sizes. Designers and users should take into account the current requirements for manhole access as detailed in the Health & Safety Code of Practice and other relevant...Elite Precast Concrete
Resin bound, decorative filled access / manhole coversHMS access covers work in a similar way to more traditional access covers, except that HMS covers use a recessed tray, usually 40-80mm in depth, that can be infilled with resin bound paving material as part of the installation process. The finished result is then a matching drain or manhole cover which is almost invisible against your adjacent...HMS Decorative Surfacing
GRP Chamber CoversGRP Mesh – open or solid top – is an ideal material for covering sumps, aeration tanks, drains, manholes, trenches and pits. It’s corrosion-free, chemical and impact resistant and remains anti-slip even in wet or oily conditions. What’s more, it’s less than half the weight of metal or concrete covers, making its removal for maintenance access much...Step on Safety
Sealed Manhole systemThe Sealed Manhole system is available in 1200, 1500 and 1800mm diameters and comprises: monolithic precast concrete base (available pre-benched in any configuration; sealed chamber ring (with a thicker wall than a standard ring); rubber joint (so no tokstrip of similar product is required); sealed cover slab which is supplied with the required...Marshalls
Precast concrete manhole seating ringsConcrete frame adjusting / seating rings are reinforced 65mm deep units which can be used in place of engineering bricks to adjust the ductile or cast iron covers and frames to the required level. They can be quickly and easily installed by semi-skilled labour and there are fewer joints which reduce the likelihood of infiltration. Multi-part...Elite Precast Concrete
ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock - 150mm150mm ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock, suitable for pipework up to 150mm and designed for use in manhole and hydrobrake chambers: size: 150mm; fixing type: wall-mounted; materials: HDPE, stainless steel 316, EPDM, POM; working pressure: 5.0MwC on/off. Althon penstocks are operated using a T-key and have a non-rising spindle. Where required...Althon
ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock - 200mm200mm ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock, suitable for pipework up to 200mm and designed for use in manhole and hydrobrake chambers: size: 200mm; fixing type: wall-mounted; materials: HDPE, stainless steel 316, EPDM, POM; working pressure: 5.0MwC on/off. Althon penstocks are operated using a T-key and have a non-rising spindle. Where required...Althon
ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock - 250mm250mm ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock, suitable for pipework up to 250mm and designed for use in manhole and hydrobrake chambers: size: 250mm; fixing type: wall-mounted; materials: HDPE, stainless steel 316, EPDM, POM; working pressure: 5.0MwC on/off. Althon penstocks are operated using a T-key and have a non-rising spindle. Where required...Althon
ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock - 300mm300mm ASA manhole and hydrobrake penstock, suitable for pipework up to 300mm and designed for use in manhole and hydrobrake chambers: size: 300mm; fixing type: wall-mounted; materials: HDPE, stainless steel 316, EPDM, POM; working pressure: 5.0MwC on/off. Althon penstocks are operated using a T-key and have a non-rising spindle. Where required...Althon
Quartzgrip™ Solid Top GRP GratingStep on Safety QuartzGrip Solid Top GRP Panels are suitable for a variety of industrial applications and environments. Effectively a standard mesh panel with an anti-slip flooring plate bonded to one side, the solid surface allows smoother movement of wheeled traffic and prevents objects falling through to the level below....Step on Safety
ACO Q-Brake Vortex flow control systemACO Q-Brake Vortex is a vertical-vortex flow control system, designed to regulate stormwater flow before it discharges into watercourses or sewer networks. It is suitable for a variety of SUDS applications including commercial and retail developments, residential developments, hard landscaping applications, public and private parking areas...ACO Water Management
LadderUp® safety postThe LadderUp® safety post extends the available hand holds on a fixed ladder, making it safer to exit or enter a roof hatch, floor door or manhole. A permanently mounted but retractable telescoping vertical post, LadderUp® extends easily in a one handed action to provide an additional hand hold at the egress of the roof or floor opening. This...Bilco UK
Resin bound surfaces for access roadsSureSet resin bound paving is extremely durable, making it ideal for surfacing access roads. An extensive choice of colours, and the versatility of SureSet permeable paving, allows for easy demarcation of parking bays and defining pedestrian and driving areas. Practical and functional, SureSet's high-quality permeable access road surfacing...SureSet Resin
Resin bound surfacing for communal courtyardsThe durability and flexibility of SureSet resin bound paving makes it ideal communal courtyards, whatever the design. Practical and functional, SureSet's high-quality permeable communal courtyard surfacing significantly reduces problems caused by standing water. It provides a wide range of safety, comfort and maintenance benefits including...SureSet Resin
Resin bound surfacing for car parksThe versatility of SureSet permeable resin bound paving makes it ideal for incorporating into hard landscape designs. With council budgets under pressure, car park surfaces are no longer required to just be functional and practical. There is an increasing demand to create car parks that are cost-effective, attractive and safe for the environment...SureSet Resin
GRP Access LaddersAt Step on Safety, we offer fully-bespoke GRP fixed Access Ladders, from concept to installation. Our range of bespoke Access Ladders includes Ships Ladders and Cat Ladders. Manufactured from pultruded structural sections which, when compared weight-for-weight, are far stronger than their metal counterparts: manufactured from premium grade GRP...Step on Safety
800 Series Dual V3 Foul (800.1250)The robust and reliable Delta Bespoke 800 Series – Dual V3 Foul (800.1250) Packaged Pumping Station has been specifically designed to collect foul and/or grey water from basements, below ground structures and ground floor extensions or where foul water cannot be drained by gravity. For kitchen applications we recommend fitting a grease trap prior...Delta Membrane Systems
800 Series Dual V3 Foul (800.1500)The robust and reliable Delta Bespoke 800 Series – Dual V3 Foul (800.1500) Packaged Pumping Station has been specifically designed to collect foul and/or grey water from basements, below ground structures and ground floor extensions or where foul water cannot be drained by gravity. For kitchen applications we recommend fitting a grease trap prior...Delta Membrane Systems
800 Series Dual V3 Foul (800.1750)The robust and reliable Delta Bespoke 800 Series – Dual V3 Foul (800.1750) Packaged Pumping Station has been specifically designed to collect foul and/or grey water from basements, below ground structures and ground floor extensions or where foul water cannot be drained by gravity. For kitchen applications we recommend fitting a grease trap prior...Delta Membrane Systems
800 Series Dual V3 Foul (800.2000)The robust and reliable Delta Bespoke 800 Series – Dual V3 Foul (800.2000) Packaged Pumping Station has been specifically designed to collect foul and/or grey water from basements, below ground structures and ground floor extensions or where foul water cannot be drained by gravity. For kitchen applications we recommend fitting a grease trap prior...Delta Membrane Systems
ACO sustainable attenuation system for Lovell HomesACO Water Management designed and delivered a 4,500m3 StormBrixx attenuation tank to help prevent flooding at Drummond Park, a Lovell Homes development in Ludgershall, Wiltshire. Work commenced in May 2022 on this mixed tenure estate comprising of 412 quality homes. Sustainable construction was crucial, and StormBrixx's innovative design...ACO Water Management
Vinoseal™ vinyl manhole coverVinoseal™ 4300 manhole covers were introduced to provide a lightweight double sealed cover and frame for use with vinyl floors. The cover clamps to allow separate piece of vinyl on the access cover to the surrounding floor. The two-part cover includes the vinoseal clamping strip that secures the vinyl permanently in position to prevent lifting...Component Developments
Locking, replacement stop-tap box lidsLocking, replacement stop-tap box lids are a simple, cost-effect solution for the replacement of damaged stop tap box lids. They offer extra security, particularly in areas prone to vandalism. FT Pipeline Systems manufacturers locking stop-tap box lids in over 450 shapes and sizes. The product features a cast iron lid that locks into position...FT Pipeline Systems
4200 Series Recessed Access CoverThe 4200 Series of stainless steel manhole covers has been designed for internal use where hygiene and durability are of prime importance. The covers are recessed to accept a screed with a tile or resin floor finish. Once installed, they give an aestheticly pleasing appearance, leaving only the polished perimeter edge bar visible. Covers are...Component Developments