Fibrelite Composites

Durable and lightweight covers for concrete trenches

A Fibrelite cover on a precast concrete trench manufactured by US precaster Trenwa Figure: Fibrelite/Trenwa
A Fibrelite cover on a precast concrete trench manufactured by US precaster Trenwa
Figure: Fibrelite/Trenwa
Fibrelite trench lids in Indiana switchyard Figure: Fibrelite/Trenwa
Fibrelite trench lids in Indiana switchyard
Figure: Fibrelite/Trenwa

Fibrelite has partnered with precast concrete manufacturer Trenwa in the US and has released a new line of Fibrelite composite trench covers designed specifically for their precast concrete road crossing trench (available in both HS-20 and HS-25 load ratings). The Fibrelite trench covers are extremely durable yet lightweight and will withstand traffic and harsh field conditions for many years, as well as being non-conductive and chemically resistant. When combined with Trenwa’s concrete road bases they create an ergonomic, yet affordable system for drive-over areas. They are available for all...

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