Safety Products
SUREFOOT GRP TRENCH COVER RANGE
The Surefoot GRP Trench Covers are specifically designed as a superior alternative to steel plates and wooden boards for covering excavations. With a lightweight design that allows for easy installation by hand, the Surefoot range makes the process of covering holes and trenches quick and hassle-free.
SureFoot 1080
Surefoot 1220
SUREFOOT 1600
Are you in need of a reliable and versatile trench cover for your construction, maintenance, or repair projects? Look no further than the Tricel Surefoot GRP Trench Covers, now available in three different sizes.
With its anti-slip edge board and compliance with Department for Transport and DETR regulations, it’s the perfect solution for safe access and passage over and around site excavations for pedestrians and vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
Applications
Surefoot GRP Trench Covers are suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Street lighting
- Traffic signals
- Telecommunications
- CCTV
- ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
- Cable television
- Valve chambers
- Meter chambers
- Drainage chambers
- Sewage treatment chambers
- Utility service networks
- Railways
- General construction
- Computer networks
- Transport infrastructure
- General civil construction
- Low voltage electrical systems and more
LOAD RATING & PRODUCT WEIGHT:
SUREFOOT 1600 (1640 x 1260mm) Load rating 3.5 tonne vehicle loading over a 900mm trench,
board weight = 32.3kgs
SUREFOOT 1220 (1260 x 840mm) Load rating 2 tonne vehicle over a 700mm trench,
board weight = 17.4kgs
SUREFOOT 1080 (1147 x 1147mm) Load rating 2 tonne vehicle over a 500mm trench,
board weight = 22kgs
Vigorously Tested
Our Surefoot GRP Trench Covers have undergone rigorous testing to ensure their skid/slip resistance, in accordance with BS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and BS ISO/IEC 9001:2015. The Pendulum Test Value (PTV) measurements indicate compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Benefits of Surefoot GRP Trench Covers:
- Manufactured from SMC glass reinforced plastic for high strength-to-weight ratio
- Compliance with HAUC’s 2018/01 advice note
- Fully compliant with current UK & European Legislation
- Tough, lightweight, and durable (constructed from SMC)
- Improved stability and reduced movement (PVC edge)*
- Four pre-moulded fixing holes available for certain applications
- Reduced trip hazard with a 6mm non-trip leading edge, the lowest on the market
- Highest rated anti-slip in the UK, exceeding HSE slip resistance (BS 7976: Part 2 / BS EN 13036-4)
- Electric shock safe
- Improved public relations with smart appearance and high safety levels
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Safe working load over a trench for a single tire footprint
- Can be manufactured with permanent corporate logos
- Reflective markings available on certain models, making them the safest products on the market.
Contact Our Team Today
For a free quote or more information about the Surefoot GRP Trench Covers and how they can meet your trench cover needs, please contact us today. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in finding the perfect solution for your construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
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