Recycled-Plastic Narrow Trench Cover – 20 mm

A lightweight recycled-plastic cover for temporarily protecting narrow fibre-optic excavations while helping maintain pedestrian and vehicle access. Its low-profile modular design lies flat over 75–100 mm trenches and can pivot to follow changes in direction.

Technical specifications

• Overall size: 1065 × 250 × 31 mm
• Nominal cover depth: 20 mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Material: recycled plastic; fully recyclable
• Colour: black with yellow high-visibility inserts
• Manufacturer product reference: 5542
• Tool code: O762
• Supply unit: one trench-cover section

Typical applications

Designed for fibre-optic cable installation and maintenance over narrow excavations measuring 75–100 mm wide. The low profile helps keep footways and driveways accessible during temporary works.

Installation guidance

Place the section flat over a correctly prepared narrow trench. Connect additional compatible sections using the moulded pin-and-bucket system when a longer run is required. The central pivot allows connected sections to follow bends.

Safety and limitations

The moulded surface is highly slip-resistant in wet and dry conditions and is tested to BS 7976. Select and install the cover in accordance with the site risk assessment and applicable street-works requirements. Confirm trench dimensions, support conditions and intended traffic before use. Additional sections and site accessories are not included. The image shows an illustrative use-case scene.