Earth Pit Covers
Earth pit covers protect the earthing pit and keep inspection access available. Ashima manufactures the 10-inch ACME FRP cover; the 6-inch FRP cover and the square MS, cast iron and RCC covers are supplied from other manufacturers.
Manufactured by Ashima: ACME FRP earth pit cover — 10 inch. Other items on this page are supplied from other manufacturers; each family is labelled.
Manufactured by Ashima Electrotech · ACME Safe Earthing
ACME FRP earth pit cover — 10 inch
Tapered circular FRP cover with factory-built long holes for pipe and strip access. Manufactured by Ashima Electrotech.
Full description
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternative to RCC or cast iron covers, made from fibre reinforced plastic. The tapered circular profile gives a secure fit, factory-built long holes give access for pipes and strip, and the cover is designed for easy handling and inspection.
- Material
- Fibre reinforced plastic
- Shape
- Tapered circular
- Access
- Factory-built long holes
- Load rating
- On enquiry
| Model | Top | Bottom | Height | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACME FRP Earth Pit Cover — 10 inch | 265 mm | 300 mm | 265 mm | 5.5 mm |
Supplied by Ashima Electrotech
FRP earth pit cover — 6 inch
A smaller tapered circular FRP cover for compact pits. Supplied by Ashima Electrotech (traded product).
Full description
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant FRP cover in the smaller 6-inch size, for pits where the 10-inch cover is oversized.
- Material
- Fibre reinforced plastic
- Shape
- Tapered circular
- Top diameter
- 152.4 mm (6 in)
- Load rating
- On enquiry
| Model | Top | Bottom | Height | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRP Earth Pit Cover — 6 inch | 152.40 mm | 225 mm | 250 mm | — |
Supplied by Ashima Electrotech
Square earth pit covers
Square covers for earthing pit inspection access, supplied in mild steel, cast iron or reinforced cement concrete at 300, 450 or 600 mm.
Full description
Square covers for earthing pits and underground electrical installations. Mild steel is supplied with a powder-coated or galvanized finish; cast iron suits heavy traffic and harsh outdoor conditions; reinforced cement concrete is the economical option. All three give safe inspection access while keeping out dust, debris and weather.
- Shape
- Square
- Materials
- MS, CI, RCC
- Nominal sizes
- 300, 450, 600 mm
- Thickness
- On enquiry
- Load rating
- On enquiry
| Material | Nominal size | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | 300 × 300 mm | Strong, cost-effective |
| Mild steel | 450 × 450 mm | Strong, cost-effective |
| Mild steel | 600 × 600 mm | Strong, cost-effective |
| Cast iron | 300 × 300 mm | Heavy-duty, industrial use |
| Cast iron | 450 × 450 mm | Heavy-duty, industrial use |
| Cast iron | 600 × 600 mm | Heavy-duty, industrial use |
| RCC | 300 × 300 mm | Sturdy, economical |
| RCC | 450 × 450 mm | Sturdy, economical |
| RCC | 600 × 600 mm | Sturdy, economical |
What to send us
The cover is chosen from what drives over it and what the pit is set into. Send these with the quantity and delivery city and we will quote.
- 01 Traffic over the pit Pedestrian / vehicle
- 02 Pit opening size mm
- 03 Surrounding finish Soil / paving / concrete
- 04 Material preference MS / CI / RCC / FRP