Access Covers & Grates See all Applications
All Pumps stock a full range of cast iron access covers, grates and frames to meet all requirements and Australian standards for both Stormwater and Sewer access applications. Main manufacturer of access covers & grates is Hercules.
Hercules Access Covers & Grates
A full range of Gas tight covers and frames are also available in Class B for light duty situations and D ratings for heavy duty loadings.
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- Other Options
Load Classifications
Access covers and grates shall be designated by classes A,B,C,D,E,F and G according to load capacity as set out in the table below. The design loads as specified below, shall be used for testing. The appropriate class for a cover or grate depends upon the place of installation. Some place of installation, relative to class, are outlined below. The selection of the appropriate class is the responsibility of the designer and where there is doubt the stronger.
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Specification Options
| Rating | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D | Class E | Class F | Class G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Use | Areas (including footways) accessible only to pedestrians & pedal cyclists & closed to other traffic (extra light duty |
Areas (including footways & light tractor paths) accessible to vehicles (excluding commercial vehicles) or livestock (light duty) |
Malls and areas open to slow moving commercial vehicles (medium duty) |
Carriage ways of roads & areas open to commercial vehicles (heavy duty) |
General docks & aircraft pavements (extra heavy duty - E) |
Docks & aircraft pavements subject to high wheel loads (extra heavy duty - F) |
Docks & aircraft pavements subject to very high wheel loads(extra heavy duty - G) |
| Nominal Wheel Loading Kg | 350 | 2,670 | 5,000 | 8,000 | 13,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 |
| Serviceablility | 6.7 | 53 | 100 | 140 | 267 | 400 | 600 |
| Ultimate Limit State Design Load kN |
10 | 80 | 150 | 210 | 400 | 600 | 900 |
Notes
- Nominal wheel loads are given for guidance only. Consideration should be given to the type, size and pneumatic pressure of the load applied.
- Class B design loads exceed AS 5100.2 requirements for footway loading.
- Class D design loads exceed AS 5100.2 requirements for a W80 wheel load.
- Class C units are based on intermediate load.
- The serviceability load is set at 2/3 of the ultimate limit state design load.
- A force of 1 kN is approximately equal to the weight of 100kg.
Access Cover Options for KPPS100L Pump Station
| Part No. | Model No. | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220096 | HAC44LD | 450x450 Light Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | B |
| 220108 | HAC44HD | 450x450 Heavy Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | D |
| 220120 | HAC44LDG | 450x450 Light Duty Galvanised Grate | B |
Access Cover Options for KPPS250, 900 & 1200L Pump Station
| Part No. | Model No. | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220168 | HAC66LD | 600x600 Light Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | B |
| 220180 | HAC66HD | 600x600 Heavy Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | D |
| 220192 | HAC66LDG | 600x600 Light Duty Galvanised Grate | B |
Access Cover Options for KPPS3000L Pump Station & Aquaflo Tanks
| Part No. | Model No. | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220228 | HAC69LD | 600x900 Light Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | B |
| 220240 | HAC69HD | 600x900 Heavy Duty Cast Iron Solid Top | D |
| 220264 | HAC69LDG | 600x900 Light Duty Galvanised Grate | B |
Access Cover Lifters
| Part No. | Model No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 220012 | HACLHL | Long Handle Access Cover Lifter |
Other options available on request including:
- Concrete infill covers
- Multipart covers
- Paver infill covers
- Tile infill covers
- Stainless steel or brass edged covers
- Round Covers
- Gas tight covers
- Bolt down covers
Cast Iron Solid Top
Hinged Galvanised Grate
Standard Poly Cover