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The BS EN 124 standard serves as a general guide for determining the stability of products, and it outlines the parameters for different classes of products in terms of static load tests. However, it doesn't offer much specific information about the dynamic loads that various traffic conditions on modern road systems can impose. 

Guidance on the symbols and iconography displayed on Wrekin ductile ironwork.

Where the loss of barrier coatings has occurred, usually through trafficking and/or light corrosion, a site-applied paint coating may be successfully brush-applied to refresh the surface finish of ductile iron parts.

Learn how to accurately measure manhole covers and gully grates with our helpful guide.

Helpful information that guides you through applicable conformity marking and voluntary third-party certification requirements in the UK.

CD 534 v0.2.0 defines skid resistance test requirements that are based on a WRc test method for BS EN 124 conforming coarse textured cover surfaces. This article guides you through the test and our conformance.

BS EN 124:2015 divides access covers and gully grates into classes by static test load. It also categorises the various places where they may be installed from Group 1 to Group 6. This article will guide you through the groups and classes.

Recommended materials for a flowable mortar installation in a handy checklist.

Installation guide for ductile iron BS EN 124 access covers when using a flowable mortar.

Installation guide for ductile iron BS EN 124 access covers.

A handy guide showing the information on our product labels. This information will help you identify what products you have when picking, packing or installing on-site.

Understand why seal plates / flood & odour control plates (F&OCPs) have WiS leakage classifications?

This article provides an overview of ductile sealing options.

Sewers for Adoption (7th edition) contains guidance for the design and construction of sewers that will be adopted by Sewerage Undertakers in England and Wales in accordance with Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991. This helpful guide will take you through what you need to know.

The complete operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for all Wrekin BS EN 124 ironwork.

"CD 534 Chamber tops and gully tops for road drainage and services" has been revised, and is now at v0.2.0 as of September 2025. This knowledge base article will guide you through the key requirements and updates in Standards for Highways CD 534 v0.2.0.

Clear opening is a critical safety and compliance measure for manhole covers. It is defined in both BS EN 124 and CD 534. 

Guidance on surface oxidation on iron castings, including what our covers are coated with and why we do this.

Understand the difference between anti-slip and anti-skid, how the results are measured and the standards behind it.

The retrofittable ID badge facility supports a range of ID badging but can also house communications antennas within the cover, avoiding any need to alter the surrounding road surface. This article explores the potential applications of this technology.

Read our do's and don'ts for when installing a manhole cover frame

Frequently asked question questions about our ductile iron access cover range of products.

A complete feature comparison of our Tristar, Highway and Unite ranges of access cover.

All of our products are packed full of features. This knowledge article explains the features and their benefits in detail.

Ductile iron is 100% recyclable. At the end of its life, it can be melted down and reused to make new products without losing strength or performance.

Our manhole covers provide multiple lifting provisions.

Frequently asked questions about the Code for Construction Product Information and our assessed products.