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Trench Cover - Steel Plate

Product Highlights

  • Integrated lifting eyes - Easier lifting and repositioning
  • Variety of sizes - Different lengths, widths & thicknesses available
  • Perfect for trenches - The long, rectangular dimensions make them ideal for covering trenches.

SKU RP1436

Our trench covers are manufactured using mild steel, designed to cover long, thin trenches. We are offering a variety of sizes and gauges of steel to suit your needs. Each is engineered for tough construction and groundwork environments, with lifting eyes at all four corners providing a safe and reliable temporary cover for trenches and excavations.

As low as £120.00 £144.00
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Key Features & Benefits

The HERMEQ Plain Steel Road Plate is designed to deliver outstanding strength, durability, and flexibility across a range of trenching, excavation, and temporary access needs. Engineered for high-load performance, this robust plate creates a stable, dependable surface for vehicles and heavy machinery in construction, utility, and demolition environments.

Featuring four precision-drilled lifting holes, the plate is easily handled using magnetic lifters or mechanical lifting equipment. Available in multiple sizes and thicknesses, it can be tailored to suit everything from urban maintenance projects to large-scale civil engineering operations.

  • High-strength steel construction – Provides excellent load-bearing capacity over open trenches, pits, or uneven ground.

  • Four integrated lifting eyes – Enable safe, efficient handling with cranes, chains, or magnetic systems.

  • Versatile sizing options – Range of thicknesses and dimensions supports diverse job site requirements.

  • Ideal for heavy-duty applications – Built to withstand constant vehicular traffic and heavy plant operations.

  • Accessory compatibility – Can be paired with securing collars or lifting tools for added stability and safety.

 

Product Overview

Purpose-built for UK infrastructure, groundworks, and temporary access scenarios, the HERMEQ Steel Trench COver delivers a clean, flat surface for both pedestrian and vehicular passage. Its solid steel body ensures dependable load distribution across trenches or excavated areas.

Each plate includes four 60mm diameter lifting holes, positioned 50mm from the plate edge, facilitating easy deployment using standard lifting gear. The uncoated surface makes this plate ideal for dry or controlled conditions where anti-slip properties are not critical. For enhanced grip in challenging environments, HERMEQ also offers anti-slip and anti-skid variants.

 

Typical Applications

  • Highway trench bridging – Maintains safe passage during open utility works.

  • Construction and civil works – Secures temporary excavations in busy work zones.

  • Demolition sites – Supports heavy tracked and wheeled equipment over uneven terrain.

  • Utility maintenance – Enables quick access over trenches for telecom, power, or water infrastructure teams.

 

Handling & Installation

Equipped with reinforced lifting eyes, each plate is compatible with magnetic and mechanical lifting systems for secure and balanced handling. When necessary, plates can be locked into position using HERMEQ securing collars, helping prevent movement due to traffic vibration or tyre impact.

 

Alternative Options

For a heavier-duty alternative, we also stock Anti-Skid Road Plates with a much rougher finish where greater traction is required. Chamfered Edge Plates are ideal where vehicles are passing frequently and require smooth transitions. For square-shaped holes or pits, consider Steel Plate Hole Covers.

 

HERMEQ stocks a wide range of Vehicle & Pedestrian Access solutions, including Vehicle Access Mats, Ramps, and Foot Ramps & Trench Covers.

 

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