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Access Covers Specialised Engineering. Special Advice.

ASSURANCE The Gatic Quality Management System has been approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Certificate No. FM 593418 The Gatic Environmental Management System has been approved to ISO 14001:2004 Certificate No. EMS 593419

Contents Gatic – Gas and Air Tight Inspection Covers Specialised Engineering. Special Advice An Introduction to Gatic and our Accreditations Loading Group Selector Guide The Gatic Range of Access Covers Product Features and Benefits Gatic Loading Group B125 Covers and Frames 16-27 Introduction Single covers and frames Duct covers and frames Continuous trench covers and frames Multispan covers and frames Gatic Loading Group C250 Covers and Frames 28-39 Introduction Single covers and frames Duct covers and frames Continuous trench covers and frames Multispan covers and frames Gatic Loading...

Back in 1928, we must have got something right with our gas and air tight inspection covers.

A challenge in the twenties. Still challenging today. Because, after over 80 years of continuous development, we’re still making them. With a history of installations dating back more than eighty years, Gatic is without doubt the fully proven International Standard for engineered access covers and drainage gratings. industry and commerce, developing ductile iron, machined access covers in a range of surface finishes and load ratings to cope with the harshest and most punishing of environments. Original 1928 cover still in use Future challenges When we were asked to design our first gas and...

Specialised Engineering. Special Advice. Best products. Best advice. Best results. At Gatic, we know that our reputation is only as good as the performance of our products. So we do our very best to ensure that the product you buy is the right product for the job and that it is installed correctly in order to be able to do its job successfully. That is why we make a point of supplying all the help and technical support that we can. Manufacturing standards It all starts with the manufacturing process. All the basic components for Gatic covers are cast to exacting specifications, developed...

site and construction of the inspection pit to accept the cover. For more personal, in-depth instruction, you can request CPD training with one of our instructors. Should you need them, you will be able to register here to access and download technical drawings of our current range of covers for more detailed planning purposes. Links to the range of cover specifications by load-bearing criteria, showing typical applications and other considerations influencing the choice of cover for each particular project are also to be found. encountered a similar challenge before and, even if this is...

An Introduction to Gatic and our Accreditations Gatic covers and frames – for performance and flexibility Gatic sets the standard for access covers and frames, offering a combination of matchless quality with tried and tested solutions. The secret lies in the closely machined horizontal and vertical seating faces of the cover and frame components, which, when assembled into a complete unit, provide a cover and frame that is sealed against dirt and water, and remains completely stable without rocking under traffic loads. Tel: +44 (0)1304 203545 Website: www.gatic.com Email: info@gatic.com

Gatic covers are designed both to protect and give easy access to a diverse range of underground services, examples include: Manhole/Pump/Valve/Transformer Chambers Pipe and Cable service Trenches Cable Draw Pits The Gatic Quality Management System has been approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 The Gatic Environmental Management System has been approved to ISO 14001:2004 Lighting Pits Fuel and Fire Hydrant Pits Machinery/Plant Access Chambers Combined Sewer/Overflow Chambers Typical applications can be found in a diverse range of projects including: Quality Assurance Airports Ports/Docks Our...

roup Selector Guide Loading Group 3 tonne wheel load - test load 125kN Loading Group 5 tonne wheel load - test load 250kN Roads for relatively slow moving traffic, ie: Loading Group 11.5 tonne wheel load - test load 400kN ■ Parking areas for all vehicle types For high density traffic conditions we recommend the use of a vibration resistant locking system 10 GATIC Tel:+44 (0)1304 203545 Website: www.gatic.com Email: info@gatic.com

Loading Group Gatic E600 20 tonne slow moving wheel load - test load 600kN Areas imposing high wheel loads: n Some airfield pavements n Dockyards n Other areas where single slow moving wheel loads up to 20 tonne may be encountered Pages 52 - 63 Loading Group Gatic F900 In excess of 20 tonne slow moving wheel load - test load 900kN Areas imposing particularly high wheel loads: Airfield pavements Taxiways Civil airports Container ports Dockyards Other areas where single slow moving wheel loads may exceed 20 tonne The Gatic range of loading groups is organised according to BS EN 124:1994...

The Gatic Range of Access Covers Single Covers and Frames Duct Covers and Frames Tel: +44 (0)1304 203545 Website: www.gatic.com Email: info@gatic.com

Continuous Trench Covers Multispan Covers and Frames GATIC Tel:+44(0)1304 203545 Website: www.gatic.com Email: info@gatic.com

Product Features and Benefits Cover types Operator control Covers are recessed for concrete infill or solid top according to specifier preference. Jack screw operating keys locate positively and securely into Gatic covers and are a necessary tool if the inherent cover seal is to be broken effectively and to allow operator maximum control during operation. Concrete infill recessed covers Recessed covers are designed for filling with concrete as specified in BS EN 124 - C45- 45 N/mm2 for a test cube of 150mm, or a 40N/mm2 for a test cylinder 150mm diameter x 300mm high, using a 10mm coarse...

Environmental commitment All Gatic covers will withstand test load and maximum permanent set criteria specified in BS EN 124: 1994 for each loading category. Responsibility towards the environment is our primary concern. Our customers often now demand products that are made from recycled and recyclable materials, supplied by companies with robust environmental policies to reduce the environmental impact of their projects for future generations. Frame bars Gatic 140mm deep supporting frames incorporate an ‘I’ beam design profile to provide a robust and rigid frame that will withstand the...