What is BS EN124 Standard?
BS EN 124 (Gully Tops and Manhole Tops for Vehicular and Pedestrian Areas) superseded BS 497:1976 Specification for Manhole Covers, Road Gully Gratings and Frames for Drainage Purposes in 1994, and was updated to become BS EN 124:2015. It is the British adoption of the European standard for covers and gratings that separates products into a number of classes based on a static load test, and also groups the locations where each class should be installed (and the minimum class that should be used in each). It was produced and is published by the BSI Group.
The standard is split into one general part and five material-specific parts, and brings products made of different materials into the scope of BS EN 124.
- BS EN 124-1:2015 — Definitions, classification, general principles of design, performance requirements and test methods:
- BS EN 124-2:2015 — Gully tops and manhole tops made of cast iron.
- BS EN 124-3:2015 — Gully tops and manhole tops made of steel or aluminium alloys.
- BS EN 124-4:2015 — Gully tops and manhole tops made of steel reinforced concrete.
- BS EN 124-5:2015 — Gully tops and manhole tops made of composite materials.
- BS EN 124-6:2015 — Gully tops and manhole tops made of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U).
What is Manhole Boot?
Manhole boot connectors that are specified for underground infrastructure products provide you with a watertight flexible seal meeting ASTM standards such as C 923, C 1619, and much more.
Mechanically Installed Connectors
For a basic pipe-to-manhole connection, a mechanically installed boot connector (MIB) is a simple and cost-effective choice. Manhole boot connectors can be installed into a hole formed during the casting process or into a hole created using a coring machine. ZECO Valve offers several different types of MIB connectors to make each pipe-to-manhole intersection an excellent connection.
Cast-in Connectors
ZECO Valve manufactures several cast-in connectors to ensure a strong, permanent seal between the pipe and the concrete structure. Available in a variety of designs for all types of applications, our connectors are perfect for pipes ranging in diameters from several inches to several feet. These cast-in connectors come with mandrels to ensure a perfect fit with your manhole structure.
Push-Fit Connectors
When a permanent, watertight connection between pipe and structure is needed, check out the ZECO Valve line of flexible push-in connectors and compression-fit connectors. The design of the push-fit connector provides a watertight seal between a concrete structure and the connecting pipe. These connectors offer an economical, simple alternative to the traditional boot-style connector. Flexible enough to meet your most rigid standards!
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