GOG POLYMER

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CHALLENGES• Cast Iron Manhole Covers are been stolen for scrap value.• The effects are as follows: o Car damages o Injuries to people can be fatal or crippling. o Exposed underground services which can be potentially tampered with o Legal claims and lawsuits for property damage and personal injuries being lodged against municipalities, utility companies, etc.

SOLUTION1. POLYMER CONCRETE MANHOLE COVER• Polymer Concrete Manhole Covers were initially developed in Germany around 1950s and have been used in SA since the late 1990s• They are made from a binding material, in most cases resin, as well as composite materials• They are made in all sizes that conventional manhole covers are made in and have to perform the SAME strength test as do cast iron manhole covers.• The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has formally published a standard, SANS 1882 of 2003, to recognize the need for an alternative to cast iron and concrete • Benefits as follows: o No metal element. They cannot be stolen for scrap value o Around 40% cheaper compare to Cast Iron Manhole Covers. This allows more manhole covers for their money that will be used to procure Cast Iron Manhole Covers and enablers a quicker solution to solve backlog of open manholes. o Lightweight. Easy to carry o Can be molded in any shape and color as per the client requirements o Good resistance to chemical and against corrosion

2. CONCRETE MANHOLE COVER• Another alternative to metal are concrete manhole covers.• It has been widely used in South Africa for many years.• Concrete manhole covers are generally cheaper than polymer concrete manhole covers• Challenges as follows: o They are heavy to carry o Don’t last as long o Contain metal elements. Susceptible to be stolen for scrap value o Limited colors and needs to be painted

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POLYMER CONCRETE MANHOLE COVERS AND FRAMES RANGE

CIRCULAR SHAPE

RECTANGULAR AND SQUARE SHAPE

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VALVE CHAMBER

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VALVE CHAMBER

RECTANGULAR HYDRANT BOX

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RECTANGULAR GULLY GRATING & FRAMES

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