GRP Railway Systems Catch Pit Cover Bracket

GRP Railway Systems Catch Pit Covers

Designed as an alternative to existing steel covers, Glass Reinforced Polymer Catch Pit Covers brings benefits and efficiencies to the process of installation and replacement. Suitable for new projects, end of life, missing or stolen covers.

Specification

Non-halogen bearing
Fire retardant
UV stabilised

Benefits

Rapid & easy installation
Nil scrap value
Maintenance free 20+ years design life

Benefits

Rapid & easy installation. Open cell fixing point allows for simplified tool access – reduced labour costs
Nil scrap value
Maintenance free 20+ years design life
Lightweight track-side handling. <12kg (Std 25mm version) & 18kg (HD 38mm version)

Options

Standard Duty:

25mm GRP Drainage Catch Pit Cover including all brackets and fixings.

Heavy Duty:

38mm GRP Drainage Catch Pit Cover including all brackets and fixings.

To Network Rail Specification

Please note that minimum order quantities apply to these products.

Description

Manufactured in one size with a choice of standard or heavy duty options, the covers come complete with fixing brackets (also in GRP) for rapid installation. They are a fraction of the weight of the steel version, so handling the grates into position is really easy.

The GRP is UV light stabilised to maintain the highlighted blue colour throughout its life and as GRP products do not rust or rot, this adds up to a maintenance-free life.

Should substantial damage occur to any components, spare parts are available for quick easy and low-cost replacement.

Network Rail Approved for use:

Certificate of Acceptance No: PA05/03812

Background

The use of composite materials for infrastructure renewals and improvements on the UK’s railway system has gathered pace in recent years. GRP systems have benefits which show clear advantages over alternative proposals (steel, concrete & timber), with a combination of desirable characteristics: