Where Our Products Work
Applications
From city pavements to airport aprons, our covers and grates are specified by load class to suit the traffic they carry.
Roads & Highways
Manhole covers and gully grates for carriageways, kerbsides, footways and cycle paths, designed for continuous traffic loading and long service life.
- ◆Municipal roads and highways
- ◆Pedestrian and cycle areas
- ◆Car parks and bus lanes
Airports & Ports
Heavy-duty ductile iron covers for high wheel loads on aprons, taxiways, docks and container yards.
- ◆Airport aprons and taxiways
- ◆Docks and container terminals
- ◆Heavy logistics areas
Industrial & Commercial
Robust access covers and drainage grates for factories, warehouses, refineries and commercial developments.
- ◆Factories and warehouses
- ◆Refineries and process plants
- ◆Shopping centres and campuses
EN 124 Load Class Guide
Choosing the right class depends on where the cover is installed.
| Class | Test Load | Typical Installation |
|---|---|---|
| B125 | 125 kN | Footways, pedestrian areas, car parks and similar light traffic |
| C250 | 250 kN | Kerbside gutters and road shoulders |
| D400 | 400 kN | Carriageways of roads, including pedestrian streets and parking areas |
| E600 | 600 kN | Areas with high wheel loads such as docks and industrial yards |
| F900 | 900 kN | Areas with particularly high wheel loads such as airport aprons |
Not Sure Which Class You Need?
Tell us about the installation and our team will recommend the right product and load class.