
Access solutions Find your product Unite Manhole Covers Our manhole cover range which is full of features which combine to give the longest life and lowest whole life cost. Unite D400 Gully Grates Our premium Unite D400 gully grate combines new technology with proven features to deliver a super long-life and the lowest whole-life cost of any D400 gully grate. Highway Manhole Covers Our largest range of manhole covers with various shapes, sizes and options available including our HaloHinge option, enabling single person lifting. Tristar D400 Manhole Covers Tristar D400 ductile iron access covers fully comply with BS EN 124:2015 and carry the BSI Kitemark. Tristar contains innovative design features that mark it out from the competition. Highway Gully Grates The Highway range offers our most extensive variety of gully grates, including three flange, four flange and V gully grates. Tristar Gully Grates The Tristar range of gully grates are our most competitive range to date. Our straight bar hinged gully grates address many of the most common issues related to cost-effective products. Tristar Surface Boxes Our surface boxes are all manufactured from highly durable ductile iron, which offers high strength and light performance in robust enclosures. SafeSeal Manhole Covers A15, B125 and C250 manhole covers which all incorporate a single labyrinth seal, helping to prevent odour escapes and water ingress. Hercules D400 Manhole Covers Ideal for scenarios that require extra-large D400 manhole covers. Hercules offers a cost-effective alternative to fabricated steel solutions. Vault D400 Manhole Covers Offers a high level of security for valuable communication assets, which are particularly important in the development of smart motorways. Force D400 Manhole Covers Round, hinged, robust manhole covers, utilising our unique anti-debris technology to ensure a simple and easy lift every time. Solid top pressed Our solid top steel access covers are available with both a pressed and chequer pattern. Recessed trays for block paving Our steel recessed covers have a sunken steel tray, ideally suited for block paving, screed and other materials to be laid within. H2GO Kerb Units A D400 kerb and drainage unit intended for site fitment onto a Gully Chute Connector unit used in a Group 3 location. Highway D400 Surface Boxes Our Highway D400 surface boxes come with indexed covers, enlarged frame corners and are 70+ PSRV tested. Manhole covers The most comprehensive range of manhole covers which incorporate features that help eliminate failure mechanisms, minimising safety issues and optimise whole life cost. Gully grates A ductile iron product range which collects rainwater from the side of roads preventing flooding. They also restrict access to the drainage system by unauthorised people, animals and debris. Surface boxes Our range of surface boxes includes BS 5834 Grade A and Grade B products, alongside D400 Fire Hydrant surface boxes. Access covers (Steel and Aluminium) Steel and aluminium access covers including pressed and fabricated access covers, suitable for varied applications. Tailored solutions We can support you in the creation of bespoke steel access solutions including headwall furniture, hand rails, ladders, step irons and chains and more. Did you know? We are a leading UK designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry, including; ductile iron manhole covers and gully grates, steel access covers, bespoke steel systems and geosynthetics. ironwork products sold in the last 5 years. >1.5million products supplied to utilities and telecoms companies. >500,000 kilograms of Highway products installed in past 5 years 22million MultiTrack supplied in the last 5 years. >50million m² Continuing Professional Development Overcoming common causes of access cover failure This CPD will help attendees to understand the common causes of access cover failure and how to overcome them. In addition, you will see how to achieve whole-life cost savings, and how durable ironwork with quality and modern installations can contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions. There's more to ironwork specification than "a cover and frame" Where the standards have led us Common causes of foundation issues in access cover installations Potholes Achieving carbon reductions and reduced waste with your access covers Register your interest A supportive team We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including: Initial project support Listening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge. Product specification Our technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support. Design schemes Our talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings. Advice and site meetings We understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review View all of our services Contact us Whether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help. Share this page

Access solutions

Find your product

Unite Manhole Covers

Our manhole cover range which is full of features which combine to give the longest life and lowest whole life cost.
Unite D400 Gully Grates

Our premium Unite D400 gully grate combines new technology with proven features to deliver a super long-life and the lowest whole-life cost of any D400 gully grate.
Highway Manhole Covers

Our largest range of manhole covers with various shapes, sizes and options available including our HaloHinge option, enabling single person lifting.
Tristar D400 Manhole Covers

Tristar D400 ductile iron access covers fully comply with BS EN 124:2015 and carry the BSI Kitemark. Tristar contains innovative design features that mark it out from the competition.
Highway Gully Grates

The Highway range offers our most extensive variety of gully grates, including three flange, four flange and V gully grates.
Tristar Gully Grates

The Tristar range of gully grates are our most competitive range to date. Our straight bar hinged gully grates address many of the most common issues related to cost-effective products.
Tristar Surface Boxes

Our surface boxes are all manufactured from highly durable ductile iron, which offers high strength and light performance in robust enclosures.
SafeSeal Manhole Covers

A15, B125 and C250 manhole covers which all incorporate a single labyrinth seal, helping to prevent odour escapes and water ingress.
Hercules D400 Manhole Covers

Ideal for scenarios that require extra-large D400 manhole covers. Hercules offers a cost-effective alternative to fabricated steel solutions.
Vault D400 Manhole Covers

Offers a high level of security for valuable communication assets, which are particularly important in the development of smart motorways.
Force D400 Manhole Covers

Round, hinged, robust manhole covers, utilising our unique anti-debris technology to ensure a simple and easy lift every time.
Solid top pressed

Our solid top steel access covers are available with both a pressed and chequer pattern.
Recessed trays for block paving

Our steel recessed covers have a sunken steel tray, ideally suited for block paving, screed and other materials to be laid within.
H2GO Kerb Units

A D400 kerb and drainage unit intended for site fitment onto a Gully Chute Connector unit used in a Group 3 location.
Highway D400 Surface Boxes

Our Highway D400 surface boxes come with indexed covers, enlarged frame corners and are 70+ PSRV tested.

Unite manhole cover in Birmingham city centre

Manhole covers

The most comprehensive range of manhole covers which incorporate features that help eliminate failure mechanisms, minimising safety issues and optimise whole life cost.

Tristar gully grate installed in a block paved road

Gully grates

A ductile iron product range which collects rainwater from the side of roads preventing flooding. They also restrict access to the drainage system by unauthorised people, animals and debris.

Tristar surface box installed in road side

Surface boxes

Our range of surface boxes includes BS 5834 Grade A and Grade B products, alongside D400 Fire Hydrant surface boxes.

Access covers (Steel and Aluminium)

Steel and aluminium access covers including pressed and fabricated access covers, suitable for varied applications.

Tailored solutions

We can support you in the creation of bespoke steel access solutions including headwall furniture, hand rails, ladders, step irons and chains and more.

Did you know?

We are a leading UK designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry, including; ductile iron manhole covers and gully grates, steel access covers, bespoke steel systems and geosynthetics.

ironwork products sold in the last 5 years.: >1.5million
products supplied to utilities and telecoms companies.: >500,000
kilograms of Highway products installed in past 5 years: 22million
MultiTrack supplied in the last 5 years.: >50million m²

Continuing Professional Development

Overcoming common causes of access cover failure

This CPD will help attendees to understand the common causes of access cover failure and how to overcome them. In addition, you will see how to achieve whole-life cost savings, and how durable ironwork with quality and modern installations can contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions.

There's more to ironwork specification than "a cover and frame"
Where the standards have led us
Common causes of foundation issues in access cover installations
Potholes
Achieving carbon reductions and reduced waste with your access covers

A supportive team

We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including:

Initial project support

Listening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge.

Product specification

Our technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support.

Design schemes

Our talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings.

Advice and site meetings

We understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review

View all of our services

Contact us

Whether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help.

Share this page

Access solutions

Find your product

Unite Manhole Covers

Unite D400 Gully Grates

Highway Manhole Covers

Tristar D400 Manhole Covers

Highway Gully Grates

Tristar Gully Grates

Tristar Surface Boxes

SafeSeal Manhole Covers

Hercules D400 Manhole Covers

Vault D400 Manhole Covers

Force D400 Manhole Covers

Solid top pressed

Recessed trays for block paving

H2GO Kerb Units

Highway D400 Surface Boxes

Did you know?

Continuing Professional Development

Overcoming common causes of access cover failure

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Product specification

Design schemes

Advice and site meetings

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