Castioni TERRAwalk cable ducts with covers made from glass fibre reinforced polyester are walkable.
Castioni has developed TERRAwalk – a new cover for the existing TERRAsystem. The TERRAwalk system meets the A15 standard for strength, which means that the cable ducts can be used for pavements and that the covers are strong enough to withstand a limited amount of driving.
Whether for railways, airports or the energy grid, the use of modern infrastructure relies heavily on a steadfast energy supply and information transfer. In this context, it is important that the vast lengths of essential cables are effectively protected from external influences. The TERRA system is easy to install, extend and modify.
The TERRAsystem cable ducts can be quickly and easily installed by hand, thanks to their low weight and relatively short length. TERRAwalk covers are quickly secured using a screwdriver, with four screws per section, and pre-punched holes are available for cable outlets.
The use of lightweight plastic offers several benefits, including cheaper transportation and simple installation at the site without the need for transport and lifting tools.
The TERRAwalk cable ducts are still lightweight and are incredibly strong thanks to the newly developed fibreglass-reinforced polyester cover. The system is as strong as traditional concrete troughs. The covers are strong enough to withstand walking and driving to a limited extent. The surface of the covers is non-slip, and they can be easily removed for quick visual inspection of the cables.
The TERRAwalk cover must be fastened with screws and is easy to reopen. This allows the cables to be checked and inspected, and the TERRAwalk cover to be easily screwed back on. The entire system can be easily dismantled and put back in place, a perfect solution for temporary installations. Overall, from a lifecycle cost perspective, the polypropylene cable ducts and fibreglass reinforced polyester covers are a cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete cable troughs thanks to a shorter installation time, with reduced personnel costs and down-time in the track, while the recyclable materials are a benefit when the product reaches end-of-life.
Punched cutting grooves allow the plastic cable tray to be easily adapted to the requirements posed by the cable run, e.g. curves, angles and T-sections.
