Inspection covers play a vital role in infrastructure for both industrial and private properties, providing access to underground installations, shafts, and other facilities. Over time, however, it becomes clear that not all covers are equally manageable. Their weight and lack of additional mechanisms, such as hinges or dampers, often create difficulties during maintenance.
This is where lifting devices come in. These devices are designed to facilitate the lifting of covers of various sizes and materials, even in the absence of dampers or hinges. They offer a solution that enhances the safety and efficiency of the work process.
The Weight of Inspection Covers – Why Is It a Challenge?
Covers used in both industrial and private sites can be quite heavy. For example, a deep, stainless-steel industrial cover with an 80 x 80 cm opening, filled with concrete (C35/45) and topped with paving, can weigh over 300 kg.
The weight of a standard-depth cover made of galvanized steel with the same opening size (80 x 80 cm), filled with concrete and tiles, can reach approximately 136 kg. Lifting such a cover manually can be extremely labor-intensive and dangerous, especially if no initial investment was made in a cover with hinges or dampers. Even standard covers with less weight can present servicing challenges without the right tools.
The weight of covers can vary significantly depending on the materials they are made from, as well as their dimensions.
The Solution – Devices for Easy Cover Lifting
Lifting devices are designed to simplify this process, reducing the risk of injuries and delays in the maintenance and inspection of facilities. Whether for industrial covers or those in a backyard, around a pool, or in a garage, these devices significantly reduce the need for physical effort.
For professionals in the industrial sector, this is not just a convenience but a necessity. Lifting heavy covers can lead to accidents that can be avoided with the help of these specialized devices. Furthermore, the lifting and moving of the cover can be done by just one person.
Key Benefits of Cover Lifting Devices:
- Safety: Reduces the risk of injuries by eliminating the need for manual lifting of heavy covers.
- Efficiency: Provides quick and easy access to inspection openings, requiring only one person for lifting and inspection.
- Flexibility: Suitable for different types of covers – from smaller domestic installations to industrial sites with heavier covers.
Device for Lifting High and Heavy Covers
In cases where the cover height exceeds 15 cm, we recommend the HAGOlifter PRO – a lifting device for high and heavy covers, with a total lift height of 26 cm.
The HAGOlifter PRO is suitable for lifting high and very heavy covers in the following places:
- Industrial and production sites – for inspection openings that provide access to key communications, underground pipelines, or cable shafts.
- Heavy-traffic roads and highways – where heavy covers often cover deep and massive drainage systems and other utilities.
- Ports and loading zones – for accessing underground water and electrical installations located beneath particularly strong covers.
- Commercial and logistics centers – for covering deep service shafts that must often withstand intense heavy vehicle traffic.
- Airports and train stations – where large covers typically protect essential infrastructure that requires high security and durability.
- City squares and pedestrian areas – for servicing utilities such as communication cables and water pipelines covered with strong, heavy-duty covers for extra protection.
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Device for Lifting Standard-Sized Covers
For end users, HAGOlifter Mini offers a more compact device that provides the same advantages: easy and safe access to shafts and other underground facilities. HAGOlifter Mini is suitable for lifting covers with standard sizes and depths up to 17 cm, with a total lift height of 19 cm.
The HAGOlifter Mini is suitable for lifting standard covers in:
- Parking areas and garages – for inspecting drainage systems or underground installations.
- Industrial zones and manufacturing facilities – for monitoring various underground infrastructure and service systems.
- Backyards and gardens – for access to drainage systems, irrigation equipment, or septic tanks.
- Around pools and spa areas – for access to water supply, drainage, and purification facilities.
- Commercial and office buildings – for maintenance of electrical installations, communication cables, and other systems.
- Residential complexes – for access to utilities like water, gas, and electricity.
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Investing in devices for easy lifting of inspection covers ensures long-term safety and convenience. Whether you’re a professional or a property owner, these devices are a solution that significantly simplifies inspection cover servicing and prevents unnecessary risks.
