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Fibreglass Trench Covers

Fibreglass Trench Covers

Product catalog summary

Overview
Dura Slab is a high-performance fibreglass structural flooring system designed for both new constructions and refurbishment projects. It serves as a lightweight, high-strength alternative to traditional materials such as steel, timber, and concrete.

Key Features

Lightweight and high strength
Easy installation
Anti-slip surface
Corrosion and fire resistant
High load capacity (5 TONNE SWL)
Compliant with health and safety standards

Applications

Trench covers
Industrial flooring
Work platforms
Tank covers
Service duct covers
Bridge decking
Balcony flooring
Chemical plant flooring

Specifications
Dura Slab is available in various types and thicknesses, designed to meet specific spans and load requirements. It complies with BS EN 124 standards, making it suitable for vehicular and pedestrian areas.

Benefits

Minimal maintenance
Impact resistant
One or two-man lift capability
Safety compliant

Installation and Maintenance
The lightweight nature of Dura Slab allows for easy installation and removal without the need for heavy lifting equipment. It features interlocking and half-lap joining systems for seamless integration.

Case Studies

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh: Dura Slab was selected for its lightweight and easy handling, replacing concrete duct covers.
Reading Bridge: Used as a lightweight replacement for concrete, ensuring no future weight restrictions.
Kier London: Utilized in residential developments for balcony flooring, offering fire resistance and easy installation.
National Grid: Provided a solution for trench covers, eliminating the need for heavy lifting equipment.
Intervet UK Limited: Improved accessibility and reduced costs compared to concrete covers.

Manufacturing Process
Dura Slab is manufactured using a pultrusion process, combining resins with glassfibre reinforcement, resulting in a product that is up to 80% lighter than steel and concrete while maintaining high strength.

Additional Specifications
Dura Slab trench covers are available in multiple types, including Type 40, Type 45, Type 50, Type 75, Type 100, Type 150, and Type 200, with thicknesses ranging from 40mm to 200mm. They feature interlocking or half-lap joining systems for easy installation and removal.

Advantages

Lower Costs: Significant cost savings over traditional materials due to its lightweight nature, eliminating the need for heavy installation equipment and reducing maintenance costs.
Anti-Slip Surface: The panels have a gritted surface providing excellent anti-slip protection, even in wet and oily conditions.
Maintenance-Free: The material requires no painting and is protected against UV degradation, ensuring longevity without replacement.
Mechanical Strength: The fibreglass reinforcement provides exceptional strength, rigidity, and shock resistance, with no permanent deformation after overloading.
Easy Installation: The lightweight panels can be handled by two people without special equipment, reducing the risk of injury and installation costs.

Applications
Dura Slab is suitable for industrial, rail, marine, landscaping, and architectural applications. The company reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

Contact Information
Dura Composites Ltd is located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK. For more information, contact them via phone at +44 (0)1255 423601 or email at [email protected].

Catalog excerpts

• Light Weight & High Strength • Easy Installation • Anti-Slip Surface • Corrosion & Fire Resistant • Exceptional High Load Capacity • Safety Compliant ...designed for the future Industrial Rail Marine Landscaping Architectural For new or replacement covers, work platforms & structural flooring Dura Slab composites

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Dura Slab Structural Trench Covers DURA SLAB Fibreglass Trench Covers PrecisionConstruction Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS Benefits: EN124 Applications: Hi Tech Engineered Trench Covers Light weight / High strength Dura Slab is a structural Type 45 Industrial Flooring Easy installation Type 40precision) engineered fibreglassconstruction (light flooring system manufactured using a unique Work Platforms Tank Covers Service Duct Covers Bridge Decking Gully Covers Balcony Flooring Chemical Plant Flooring technique that provides an incredible strength to weight ratio. A one piece high strength fibreglass...

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DURA SLAB Fibreglass Trench Covers Precision Engineered Pultruded Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124 Dura Slab 45mm thickness x 700mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 40mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span (Interlocking joining system) Dura Slab 50mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 50mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span. (Interlocking joining system) Dura Slab 75mm thickness x 600mm wide. Length to suit span. (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 98.5mm thickness x 600mm wide. Length to suit span....

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Duct SLAB for Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh DURACovers Fibreglass Trench Covers Comments Precision EngineeredpipeFibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124 “When MEP were asked to replace all the work for the services, we took the opportunity to Type 45 recommend an (light) Type 40 alternative duct cover to replace the original concrete material. The idea was to better fulfil key functional criteria: light weight for easy handling and easy access, high load bearing strength, anti-slip surface for all conditions and colour matched to surrounding flooring. Probably the biggest benefit and single biggest...

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Trench Covers for National Grid DURA SLAB Fibreglass Trench Covers Comments Precision5 ton trench cover was the only Engineered Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124 “The Dura Slab solution on the market that met all of our clients’ Type 45 Type 40 (light) benefit of Dura Slab requirements. The biggest is that given the sensitive nature of the equipment on site and their light weight, they could be installed without the need for heavy lifting equipment. Once installed, the high load bearing capacity allows site staff to travel around the site using the trench covers without having to worry about...

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DURA SLAB Fibreglass DURA SLAB Installations Trench Covers Precision Engineered Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124 Type 45 Type 40 (light) Dura Slab 40mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span(Interlocking joining system) Dura Slab 45mm thickness x 700mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 48.5mm thickness x 475mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 50mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span. (Interlocking joining system) Dura Slab 75mm thickness x 600mm wide. Length to suit span. (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab 98.5mm thickness...

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DURA SLAB Fibreglass Trench Covers Precision Engineered Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124 Type 45 Type 40 (light) Dura Slab 40mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span(Interlocking joining system) Dura Slab 45mm thickness x 700mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Dura Slab fixing systems Dura Slab 48.5mm thickness x 475mm wide. Length to suit span (Half lap joining system) Fixing types Dura Slab 50mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to Securing Methodssuit span. (Interlocking joining system) Lifting Systems Various mechanical fixings are available - Nut and bolt - Fischer...

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Photographs illustrate existing concrete and steel trench covers. They show signs of severe damage and weakened strength which may result in trip hazards, serious injuries or vehicles breaking through. Lower Costs Dura Slab can provide significant savings over the use of most other materials when taking into account ‘life cycle costs’. This is due to the fact that heavy installation equipment is eliminated, there is zero maintenance plus the fact that access can be provided for servicing simply by lifting the panels. Anti-Slip Dura Slab flooring features a gritted surface that provides outstanding...

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