Assist Lift

Assist Lift

Assist Lift

Product catalog summary
Overview
Gatic has been a leader in the design and manufacture of access covers since 1928. The AssistLift covers are designed for easy, single-person operation and are used globally in various industries, particularly in environments with high load demands like airports and industrial areas.
Specifications
AssistLift covers come in recessed and solid top designs. Recessed covers are for concrete infill, providing a non-slip surface, while solid tops have a raised lozenge pattern. Materials include ductile iron, structural steel, and stainless steel for M-Struts® and hinges. They are non-rocking, watertight, and secure against tampering.
Design and Functionality
The modular Gatic system allows for single, duct, or multispan configurations. Covers can be easily removed and replaced, with lifting keys available for assistance. They can pop open or require manual assistance for opening.
Load and Safety Features
All covers meet the F900 load category, suitable for high wheel loads. Vibration-resistant locking systems are recommended for high-density traffic areas. Safety grids and locking bolts enhance security and safety.
Installation and Maintenance
Gatic provides detailed installation instructions and technical support, including AutoCAD details. Covers are coated for temporary protection during transit and can be galvanized for extreme environments.
Environmental Commitment
Gatic adheres to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 standards, ensuring quality and environmental responsibility in manufacturing processes.
Product Variants
Gatic offers single, double, and multi-part covers, with options for recessed or solid tops. Multispan covers can accommodate larger openings with removable support beams.
Technical Details
Beam sizes and configurations are specified based on pit opening dimensions and load requirements, with detailed charts and diagrams provided for selecting appropriate cover types and configurations.
Company Information
Gatic, a division of Alumasc Ltd, is located in Dover, Kent, UK. They specialize in engineering solutions and provide specialized advice. Contact details include phone: +44 (0) 1304 203545, fax: +44 (0) 1304 215001, email: [email protected], and website: www.gatic.com.
Installation and Operating Guides
Gatic offers comprehensive and illustrated guides for the installation and operation of AssistLift products, ensuring health and safety during commissioning and ongoing operations.
Access Covers Technical Brochure
The brochure provides detailed information on GATIC Air and Gas Tight Covers, including applications, features, benefits, load categories, and technical details.
Access Cover Information DVD
An interactive DVD is available, containing complete information on the Access cover product range, including handling, installation, and maintenance instructions.
Interactive Website
Gatic's redesigned website is user-friendly and provides comprehensive details on their range of covers and Slotdrain surface water drainage products, including features, benefits, sizes, load categories, and contact details.
Tagline
"Makes light work of heavy covers."
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Catalog excerpts

Assist Lift-1

Makes light work of heavy covers. Specialised Engineering. Special Advice.

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Gas and Air Tight Inspection Covers with assisted opening. Gatic has been setting the industry standard for access covers since 1928. Over this time we have developed products to suit many different industries. The AssistLift covers featured in this brochure have been refined over many years and are in service around the world. Cover types AssistLift covers facilitate one person opening of a F900 load cube 150mm or 40N/mm2 for a test cylinder 150mm rated ductile iron cover either as an individual cover or as dia x 300mm high, using 10mm coarse aggregate. part of a multi cover arrangement. The...

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Loading Group F900 Test Load 900 kN – For areas imposing particularly high wheel loads, aircraft pavements, taxiways of civil airports and dockyards where individual wheel loadings exceed 20 tonne. Secure and vandal resistant Vibration resistant Covers are designed to prevent tampering and unauthorised To prevent the movement of covers in high density traffic removal without the use of the specially designed Gatic lifting conditions we recommend the use of a factory fitted vibration keys. Locking bolts can be fitted to Gatic cover keyways resistant locking system which can be fitted in recessed...

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Gatic AssistLift side-hinged covers. Gatic Type SSA side hinged covers are all assist lift to give complete access to the chamber below. Gatic stand-alone AssistLift covers are available in a variety of configurations. Single, solid-top AssistLift cover – Type SSA Two-part solid-top cover – Type SSA These are fitted with a removable central support bar. Three-part solid-top cover – Type SSA Typical sections of solid-top cover – Type SSA REBATE TO BE FILLED WITH C45 CONCRETE DURING INSTALLATION CAPTIVE LATCH LOCKING BOLT Cover open – front view SECTION C C Cover closed – - side view (SHOWN IN...

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Gatic AssistLift covers with end hinges. Gatic Type RGA and SGA end hinged covers give complete access to the chamber opening when used as a single cover. When integrated as part of a duct or multispan arrangement, they provide either one person access to a chamber above a ladder or access to equipment that would need to be inspected/operated on a regular basis. Covers are available for individual lengths according to the span selected – either 750 or 900 clear opening span. Single AssistLift cover – Type SGA Double, recessed unit – Type DMR with end AssistLift cover – Type RGA Four-part solid-top...

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Gatic AssistLift multispan covers and frames. Gatic multispan access covers incorporate removable support beams so that much larger pit openings can be covered. The table shows standard multispan units that can have an AssistLift cover installed at the back end of the unit. In some cases, more than one AssistLift cover can be fitted. The dimensions shown in green can be fitted with a 750 x 750 clear opening AssistLift cover. Whilst the dimensions shown in red can be fitted with a 900 x 900 clear opening AssistLift cover. Typical cross section and beam sizes can be found on the page opposite....

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Assist lift cover type RGA The details below show plan and sections of a typical recessed top unit with one assist lift cover. Suggested rebate for end frame Direction of sliding out covers Suggested rebate for beam wall box Removable support beam (supplied by Gatic) Suggested rebate for end frame L Pit clear opening length Recessed top cover type DMR Pit clear opening span Assist lift cover type RGA 140 Beam size The required beam size for multispan covers is dependant upon the pit clear opening length and the loading group. The table shows the minimum beam length against beam size. The removable...

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Specialised Engineering. Special Advice. Gatic Poulton Close Dover Kent CT17 0UF United Kingdom Copyright GATIC – June 2013 GATIC is a division of Alumasc Ltd Interactive website The brand new, redesigned GATIC website is user-friendly and offers full details of the entire range of Covers as well as Gatic Slotdrain surface water drainage products, Here you will find details of features and benefits, sizes and load categories, together with contact information. Installation and Operating Guides Complete and fully illustrated installation and operating guides are avaiable for all AssistLift products....

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