Hi-Tech Composite
Products for Hi-Tech
Computer Facilities
Fibrelite’s Composite Access Covers Prove
Perfect for Data Centres
#coveringtheworld!
T
he rapid growth
of contentheavy mobile
applications and
cloud-computing means that
the demand for efficient and
secure computer hardware
to store data is growing
exponentially every year.
As a result, dedicated data
centres to house the legions
of networked computers
required to keep this online
world turning are being
built in almost every corner
of the world. And Fibrelite
composite covers are in the
midst of this hi-tech building
boom.
Data Centre Requirements
– Easy Access at all Times
David Holmes, Technical
Director at Fibrelite,
explained: “Cloud storage
facilities require miles and
miles of fibre-optic cabling
which is installed in protective
but readily-accessible concrete
trenches so that impaired
sections can be swiftly
replaced – or more cables
added, as storage companies
are incorporating extension
plans into their new-builds.
“Then, in order to maintain
optimum hardware
performance, each server
room requires additional
electrical power and battery
backup systems to operate
its vital environmental and
mechanical controls such as
continuous cooling, fire and
security alarms. These too
require their own cabling in
their own identifiable, readilyaccessible trench.
“So taking all this into
account, it’s no surprise that
designers are specifying
from the outset lightweight
composite trench covers which
can be quickly and easily
removed by hand.”
Fit-and-Forget – The
Maintenance-Free Solution
Fibrelite composite covers are
available in a range of sizes
and load ratings. Designed to
be a “fit-and-forget” product,
they are maintenance-free,
lightweight, durable and very
strong as a matter of course.
Custom Sizes Available
Custom-made trench covering
solutions are available on
request which means that
dimensions, internal stiffeners
and fibre-architecture can
be altered to optimize the
performance of each panel
based on project-specific
design criteria.
Fibrelite
is the world-leading
manufacturer of
innovative glass
reinforced plastic (GRP)
composite access
covers and is
renowned for its high
quality technical
support and service
Fibrelite composite
covers are available
in a range of sizes
and load ratings
Coloured Covers for Easy
Identification
Fibrelite composite covers
can also be moulded in
virtually any colour or colourcombination and as the
pigment is added into the
resin during manufacture,
About Fibrelite
Founded on a tradition of
quality and innovation,
Fibrelite has been at the
forefront of composite
technology since 1980. The
first ever composite manhole
cover was designed by
Fibrelite for petrol stations,
to eliminat e health and
safety issues associated with
traditional metal covers.
Today, Fibrelite is established
as a leading world player in its
specialist field, with a global
reputation for high quality
products.
Fibrelite
has high volume
manufacturing
facilities in the US, UK
and Malaysia
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there are no problems with
the colour scratching or fading
over time. This means that
covers can incorporate logos
and/or be colour-coded to
match a facility’s branding or
even to identify the specific
underground service that can
be accessed via a particular
cover.
To find out more about how
composite access covers
can resolve specific onsite
problems please visit http://
ow.ly/IAQc0
For more information:
www.fibrelite.com