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watertight manhole cover
watertight manhole cover
rubber manhole cover
watertight rubber manhole covers
watertight manhole cover
watertight manhole cover
rubber manhole cover
watertight rubber manhole covers

The Lifespan® System 

Our rubber manhole covers are watertight, lightweight, and corrosion-proof. The Lifespan® System is a locking rubber frame and cover that prevents rain from entering sanitary sewers through the top of the manhole. The only integrated system on the market, Lifespan® eliminates unwanted flows at the cover and chimney area. The watertight seal maintains the structural integrity of the underlying concrete manhole and delivers a longer service life.

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Product Benefits

  • Increases life expectancy of collection system 
  • Reduces inflow and surcharge 
  • Reduces wastewater treatment costs 
  • Reduces maintenance costs 
  • Reduces energy costs and carbon footprint 
  • Reduces capital expenditures 

The Lifespan® System Frame components are made of the same high-performance rubber that has been used to seal sewer pipes and manholes for more than 70 years. Designed for areas experiencing the highest degrees of inflow and infiltration, you have a watertight, corrosion-proof, and highly durable frame which is applied at the top of the collection system that has the added benefits of being extremely lightweight when compared to traditional cast-iron frame and cover systems.

Suitable for use in either new or rehabilitation installations, The Lifespan® System is designed to retain the hydraulic, watertight and structural integrity of the underlying concrete structure and delivers a much longer service life than traditional cast-iron frame and cover systems. This means, when considering elimination of maintenance needs and reduced sewer treatment costs, the life cycle cost of Lifespan® will be lower than other systems.

Protect the integrity of your sanitary sewer. Lock it down with Lifespan®.

Illustration showing the components of the Lifespan System

Lifespan System frame being placed on the manhole cone with sealant and locking bolts.

Specifications

The Lifespan® System meets AASHTO H-25/HS-25 load requirements with cast iron, and H-20/HS-20 load requirements. The system also meets the requirements of HKS587, as listed here.

HKS587 Testing Standards

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