hinged floor access covers for cars and light delivery vehicles

What is it?

An aluminium hinged floor access cover for hard floors to give easy access to concealed services in areas where heavier loading combined with the need for regular access is required and Health and Safety is paramount.

Typical Floor Finishes

All types of hard floor finish - ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet floors.

Performance

Suitable for up to 5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load – cars and light delivery vehicles.

Typical applications

Hinged aluminium floor access cover for use in:

Basement areas and plant rooms that require regular access for maintenance of concealed services

Public buildings, such as railway stations, where regular access is required and Health and Safety of employees and the general public is paramount

Swimming pools and other “wet” areas where access to plant and equipment is required on a regular basis

Any situation where regular access to concealed services is required.

Size

Single hinged aluminium access hatch

Maximum size 1000 mm x 1000 mm clear opening

Minimum size 150 mm x 150 mm clear opening

Overall frame size clear opening plus 130 mm

Example: 600 mm x 900 mm clear opening equates to 730 mm x 1030 mm overall frame size

Subject to correct infill/installation - refer to Installation Instructions

Overall frame depth 75 mm

Access hatches can be linked together to provide continuous access to ducts.

Weight

A HSE 75 Series access hatch when filled and installed correctly will require a maximum force of 20 kg to open.

Materials

Show edge manufactured from aluminium with stainless steel baseplate and reinforcements.

Options

Double seal.

3 hour fire rating to BS 476: Part 20: 1987 for single, 2 hour fire rating to BS 476: Part 20: 1987 for duct and other variations

Underside release latch.

Benefits

Made to your specification, between stated maximum and minimum sizes, with no time or cost constraint

Any configuration of ducts and branches can be created to offer a tailor made floor access solution

Easy to install ensuring minimum disruption

Available with a top edge seal to help prevent dirt, grout or grinding waste ingress

The double sealed option provides the highest levels of hygiene and security

Stainless steel baseplates and reinforcements to resist corrosion

Hinges and gas springs facilitate easy and safe access to under floor services requiring regular maintenance

Options available for a top and underside release latch ensure security and safety can be optimised.