The AX-S™ Recessed cover range has developed a reputation in the construction industry for being high-quality, safe to use, value for money and secure when installed. Covers can also be fitted with locking features to enhance the security of the assets below.
AX-S™ Recessed covers are the sole approved footway cover used by end users such as BT Openreach and Virgin Media.
AX-S™ Recessed covers are rated to B125 load classification under EN124.
Features & Benefits
- Meets requirements of BS EN124: 1994 (B125)
Meets relevant European and British standards and is kitemarked for compliance - Meets test loads when unfilled
Due to the testing specification stating that recessed covers must be tested unfilled, AX-S™ Recessed Covers can be filled with any material to suit the surrounding area. - Tapered sides and centralised lifting points
Cover leaves are tapered and possess lifting points in the centre, not the corner, of the cover. This allows one person to lift and slide the cover out and prevent jamming. - Can be fitted with locking mechanism
Spring-loaded cylinder locking mechanisms can be built into the cover, allowing for the covers to be locked securely. Locking keys can be adapted to suit the end user’s needs. This prevents access to the infrastructure network below. - Manufactured from 6mm steel
Access covers will not bow under the strain of filled materials, as with lighter-gauge covers. - Designed for maximum filled weights
In line with industry specification, individual AX-S™ Recessed Covers will not weigh more than 78kg even when filled. This is to allow a single person to lift out the cover using the lift and slide design. - Badged with customer information
Covers can be badged with information to allow for identification by operatives. - Bespoke sizes
Can be manufactured in a large size range, using cross-beams and cross-pieces to build multi-cover units.
Information on sizing
Access chambers are always referred to by their ‘clear opening’ (internal dimensions).Access covers are always referred to by their clear opening and sometimes by their frame depth or type.
The access cover clear opening should be greater or equal to the clear opening of the access chamber to ensure it will be supported when installed.
Download our product size guide for more information on available sizes.
