Applications:Trench CoversIndustrial FlooringWork PlatformsTank CoversService Duct CoversBridge DeckingGully CoversBalcony FlooringChemical Plant Flooring

Benefits:Light weight / High strengthEasy installationAnti-Slip SurfaceCorrosion/Fire resistantImpact resistantZero maintenanceHigh Load CapacityOne or two man liftSafety Compliant

For new or replacement covers,work platforms, structural flooring

FibreglassTRENCH COVERS

DURA SLAB 11 TONNE SWL

Dura Slab Structural Trench CoversHi Tech Construction Dura Slab is a precision engineered fibreglass structural flooring

system manufactured using a unique construction technique that

provides an incredible strength to weight ratio. A one piece high

strength fibreglass profile is pultruded in one mass to produce a

consistent quality flooring structure that is stiff, strong, light-

weight, non-corrosive with an anti-slip walking surface.

New or RefurbishmentProjectsDura Slab is ideal for new constructions but is also well suited for

refurbishment applications to replace old, heavy & cumbersome

traditional flooring materials. The characteristics of Dura Slab

make it more favourable than using steel, timber or concrete

systems due to its lower weight, anti-slip surface, ease of

installation and absence of maintenance.

Health and Safety CompliantDura Slab is alone in providing such a comprehensive list of

Health and Safety benefits. Dura Slab has one of the highest

degrees of slip resistance ever measured for a walking surface,

especially in wet, oily and frosty conditions. It is a fraction of the

weight of steel or concrete and can be supplied in 25kg or 50kg

panel sizes. This allows a one or two man lift which complies

with health and safety regulations. This means that routine

inspections and repairs can be made easily by simply removing

the appropriate panels. This obviates the need for expensive

heavy lifting machinery in cases where access is limited.

British Standard CompliantDura Slab can be BS EN 124 approved. This European standard

applies to gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and

pedestrian areas. In order to reach this approval a Dura Slab

panel is subjected to a repeated load as per BS EN 124

standards. The test is continued to evaluate absolute failure

level.

Damaged concrete trench covers in need of replacement to meet Health &Safety Regulations

Dura Slab undergoing BS EN 124 testing

Dura Slab Load Capacities

BS EN 124 Load Classifications

Dura Slab 50mm thicknessx 500mm wide. Length to suitspan. (Interlocking joining system)

Dura Slab 98.5mm thicknessx 600mm wide. Length to suitspan. (Half lap joining system)

Dura Slab 48.5mm thicknessx 475mm wide. Length to suit span(Half lap joining system)

Dura Slab 75mm thicknessx 600mm wide. Length to suit span.(Half lap joining system)

Dura Slab 45mm thicknessx 700mm wide. Length to suitspan (Half lap joining system)

DURA SLAB Fibreglass Trench Covers

Type 40 (light) Type 45

Type 100

Type 50 Type 50 (light)

Type 75

Dura Slab 40mm thickness x 500mm wide. Length to suit span(Interlocking joining system)

Precision Engineered Pultruded Fibreglass Trench Covers to BS EN124

Illustration shows how the half lap trench covers join together allowing easy removal for maintenance access

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Duct Covers for Royal Botanic Garden, EdinburghComments “When MEP were asked to replace all the pipe-work for the services, we took the opportunity torecommend an alternative duct cover to replacethe original concrete material. The idea was tobetter fulfil key functional criteria: light weight foreasy handling and easy access, high loadbearing strength, anti-slip surface for allconditions and colour matched to surroundingflooring. Probably the biggest benefit and singlebiggest reason Dura Slab was specified, was itslight weight construction. This allows a 2 personlift and does away with the need for bulky andexpensive heavy lifting equipment. The previousconcrete duct cover only provided access to theservices via manholes which were 10 metresapart. This meant that maintenance teams hadto work in a confined space with limited light toreach control valves and carry out burst piperepairs.”

Dura Slab allows easy maintenance accessCompleted Dura Slab installation

Key Benefits for this application

- Anti-Slip walking surface- Light Weight- Health & Safety compliant- Covers easily removed for access

Dura Slab panels were chosen by British

Telecom for use as Cable Duct Covers at their

Martlesham Heath laboratories as a result of the

unique combination of benefits offered.

Dura Slab was found to provide the perfect

blend of characteristics that enables low cost

installation plus easy and quick access for

routine maintenance.

Cable Duct Covers for British Telecom

Key Benefits for this application- Fire resistant- Covers easily removed for access- Anti-Corrosive- Fast installation- Zero maintenance

Balcony Flooring for Kier LondonDura Slab panels are ideal for installations above

ground level such as this new build residential

development. Each Dura Slab panel can be joined

seamlessly without the need for traditional grouting.

The finished balcony proved extremely successful and

as a consequence of this project, Kier London have

gained further business with their client.

Dura Slab was used on several floors of this residentialdevelopment

Kier London, a division of Kier Regional Ltd.

Key Benefits for this application

- Fire resistant

- No lifting equipment required

- Safe Anti-Slip surface

- Light Weight for easy installation

- Zero maintenance

Trench Covers for National GridComments “The Dura Slab 5 ton trench cover was theonly solution on the market that met all of ourclients’ requirements. The biggest benefit ofDura Slab is that given the sensitive nature ofthe equipment on site and their light weight,they could be installed without the need forheavy lifting equipment. Once installed, thehigh load bearing capacity allows site staff totravel around the site using the trench coverswithout having to worry about specificcrossing points”

“We also specified Dura Slab with built-inlifting eyes and lifting keys. This makes it verysimple to install the panels and also toremove them for maintenance and servicingusing the tools supplied. The anti-slip surfacehas already proven to be very effective. Theinstallation period has coincided with verywet weather and I can report that there havebeen no incidents of site staff slipping orfalling.”

Contract Manager, Trant Construction (onbehalf of National Grid)

Installation process made easy through lightweight panels and lifting keys

Key Benefits for thisapplication

- 5 ton load capacity

- No lifting equipment required

- Anti-Slip walking surface

- Light Weight

- Covers easily removed for access

- Fast installation

Comments

“Some of the key advantages of using DuraSlab for our replacement service duct coversrelate to better accessibility and its lightweight construction. Dura Slab improvesHealth & Safety in several ways. Previousconcrete covers required at least 2 men to liftthem and as a result of their significantweight, there was a risk of injury. Now thatDura Slab has been installed, it means thatone man can now lift a duct cover by himselfand then work on the services without anyneed for additional man power. This savesmoney and time and also means that wedon’t have any problems carrying outmaintenance. Finally, we found that Dura Slabwas cheaper than the quote we received forbespoke concrete covers with the speciallifting eyes to suit a 2/3 man lift”

Civil Project Manager, Intervet UK Limited

Dura Slab allows easy access, is lightweight andhas built-in lifting eyes

Service Duct Covers for Intervet UK Limited

Key Benefits for this application- No lifting equipment required- Lower purchase cost- Anti-Slip walking surface- Light Weight- Covers easily removed for access- Zero maintenance

DURA SLAB Installations

Dura Slab fixing systems

Dura Slab manufacturing process

- Nut and bolt- Fischer Rawlbolts- Coach screw (Anti-tamper available)

- Recessed collar (illustrated)- Counter sunk- Dome head bolt and washer

- T-Bar lifting handles (illustrated)- Lifting Eyes(can suit 1,2 or 4 man lift)

Various mechanical fixings are available Dura Slab fitted with lifting eyes

Fixing types Securing Methods Lifting Systems

Pultruded Dura Slab Profiles are manufactured by combining various resins with pure glassfibre reinforcement. They are formed and cured in a

continuous process creating a product of extraordinary strength and resilience. The resultant profile offers a combination of benefits and mechanical

properties exceeding those of metal. Weighing up to 80% less than steel and concrete, Dura Slab offers equivalent performance for considerably less

weight. This results in major weight savings and lower installation and servicing removal costs due to more economical transportation, handling and on

site positioning. The high strength to weight ratio has particular relevance for many applications in the structural flooring, trench, gully and duct cover

industries.

Glassfibre rovings and matting reinforcement Chemical grade resin dip bath Final pultruded resin glassfibre Dura Slab

Concrete and steel trench covers deteriorate overtime and require replacement to meet Health andSafety regulations

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 COSTSDura Slab can provide significant savings over theuse of most other materials when taking into account‘life cycle costs’. This is due to the fact that heavyinstallation equipment is eliminated, there is zeromaintenance plus the fact that access can beprovided for servicing simply by lifting the panels.

ANTI-SLIPDura Slab flooring features a gritted surface thatprovides outstanding anti-slip protection forpersonnel - in wet and oily environments. The grit isembedded in the top surface of each panel prior tocuring. This combination of integral construction,plus depth of the embedded grit, creates a long-lasting maximum anti-slip top surface.

MAINTENANCE FREEThe use of Dura Slab virtually eliminates maintenance.This can drastically reduce costs since painting is notrequired, and UV inhibitors protect against degradationfrom the sun which means the material does not needreplacing.

MECHANICAL STRENGTHBreaking strength under a lateral force is exceptional.The uni-directional continuous fibreglass reinforcementoffers numerous advantages, including rigidity, shock-resistance and no permanent deformation afteroverloading. These factors provide excellentmechanical strength and a generous factor of safety.Fibreglass is designed for maximum safety in intensiveindustrial use.

EASY INSTALLATIONDura Slab panels weigh about one-quarter as muchas steel covers. Two men can easily handle fullpanels, without the need for hoists, pulleys or dollies.If the panels need to be moved for cleaning,maintenance or utility access, there is less chance ofback injuries. The lightweight design of the materialtherefore reduces installation costs.

LOW INSTALLATION COSTSFibreglass weighs considerably less thanconventional materials, and is easier and lessexpensive to transport, install and remove. Onlysimple hand tools are required for installation andremoval, eliminating the need for costly equipmentand labour costs associated with heavy lifting, cuttingand welding equipment.

Why use Dura Slab Structural Flooring?

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