Non-slip manhole covers
Improved surface adhesion
If you are looking for non-slip manhole covers look no further. The SSC cover’s top surface material has a better slip-resistance value in a wet, dry, or worn state, than any other commercially used material and is comparable with a good highway surface.
Current specifications regarding non-slip manhole covers see Engineers asking for materials with a co-efficient of friction that is 0.50 and Health & Safety institutions consider any material of less than 0.40 as unsuitable for use in public areas.
SSC manhole covers have a value of not less than 0.7.
Note the multi direction pattern on C250 and D400 range of products.
A recent motorcycle fatality has been attributed to a ‘slippy’ metal cover. This was measured at less than 0.40 co-efficient of friction, which is the value that Health & Safety regard as hazardous.
Man hole cover slip tests
Slip tests for our range of covers are available from the links below for reference.
For further information on the safety aspect of our non-slip products, please do not hesitate to contact us.
