Product Overview
C250 ductile iron manhole cover is designed for sidewalks, parking areas, road shoulders, utility access points, and municipal drainage projects where stable performance and safe maintenance access are required. This EN124 C250 cover features a hinged design with a square frame, making it suitable for projects that need easier opening, secure seating, and reliable outdoor use.
The C250 load class is commonly selected for areas exposed to light-to-medium traffic conditions, such as pedestrian areas, parking areas, kerbside drainage zones, road shoulders, and municipal access points. Compared with light-duty covers, this ductile iron hinged manhole cover provides improved strength, impact resistance, and long-term durability for outdoor infrastructure applications.
Product Application / Project Use
This C250 ductile iron manhole cover with square frame is suitable for drainage systems, sidewalks, parking areas, road shoulders, utility inspection chambers, commercial access areas, and municipal infrastructure maintenance projects. It can be selected according to installation area, opening size, frame requirement, load class, surface treatment, and project specifications.
The hinged design helps keep the cover connected to the frame during opening and closing. This can make inspection and maintenance work easier while reducing the risk of cover loss or misplacement during operation. The square frame also supports stable installation and helps the product fit different project structures more easily.
Specification Table
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | EN124 C250 Ductile Iron Hinged Manhole Cover with Square Frame |
| Material | Ductile Iron |
| Standard | EN124 |
| Load Class | C250 |
| Design | Hinged cover with square frame |
| Shape | Round cover / square outer frame |
| Surface Design | Anti-slip surface pattern |
| Frame Option | Cover and square frame set |
| Size | Custom size available according to drawings or project requirements |
| Surface Treatment | Black bitumen coating, painting, epoxy coating, or custom coating |
| Applications | Sidewalks, parking areas, road shoulders, utility access, drainage systems |
| Customization | Size, logo, marking, locking design, frame type, coating, packaging |
| Packaging | Pallet, wooden case, or export-ready packaging |
| Order Type | Project order / bulk order / OEM customization |
Customization Options
Available customization options include cover size, square frame size, logo, marking, surface pattern, locking design, hinge structure, coating, and export packaging. Buyers can provide drawings, samples, chamber dimensions, or project specifications for review.
Common Applications
- Sidewalks and pedestrian areas
- Parking areas
- Road shoulders and kerbside drainage areas
- Municipal drainage systems
- Utility inspection chambers
- Commercial access areas
- Urban infrastructure projects
- Maintenance and replacement projects
Packaging and Export
For export orders, C250 ductile iron manhole covers with hinged design and square frames can be packed with pallets, wooden cases, or other export-ready packaging methods. Proper packaging helps protect the cover, square frame, hinge area, surface coating, and casting structure during loading, shipping, and unloading.
Related Products and Categories
For heavier road traffic applications, you may also view our D400 ductile iron manhole cover and D400 manhole cover with frame.
More options are available in our ductile iron manhole covers category and drainage covers category.
FAQ
Q1: What is a C250 ductile iron manhole cover used for?
A C250 ductile iron manhole cover is commonly used for sidewalks, parking areas, road shoulders, utility access points, drainage systems, and municipal infrastructure projects with light-to-medium traffic conditions.
Q2: What does C250 mean for this manhole cover?
C250 refers to a load class commonly selected for areas such as kerbside drainage zones, parking areas, sidewalks, and municipal access points. The final selection should be based on project requirements and expected traffic conditions.
Q3: What is the advantage of the hinged design?
The hinged design keeps the cover connected to the frame during opening and closing. This can make inspection access easier and help reduce the risk of cover loss or misplacement during maintenance work.
Q4: Can this product be supplied with a square frame?
Yes. This product is designed with a square frame to support stable installation, proper seating, and easier integration with different project structures.
Q5: Can the size, logo, or marking be customized?
Yes. Size, logo, marking, locking design, frame type, surface pattern, coating, and packaging can be customized according to drawings or project specifications.
Q6: What surface treatments are available?
Common surface treatments include black bitumen coating, painting, epoxy coating, and custom coating options depending on the project environment and buyer requirements.
Q7: What information should buyers provide for a C250 manhole cover quotation?
For a C250 manhole cover quotation, buyers should provide the required load class (the weight the cover must support), clear opening size (the unobstructed opening measurement), frame outer dimensions (external measurements of the frame), frame depth (vertical height of the frame), quantity, project drawings, and applicable standard (the specification or code required). These details help confirm the cover size, frame fit, suitability of the load class, and production requirements.
Also, share the application area, expected traffic, destination market, and surface treatment. For C250 projects, specify if the cover is for sidewalks, pedestrian areas, kerbside zones, road shoulders, light parking, utility access points, or similar locations exposed to light-to-medium traffic.
If the project is for an existing manhole opening, buyers should provide photos or drawings of the current installation when possible. If the project requires a square frame (a frame with four equal sides), a hinged design (a lid that opens on a hinge), a locking system (mechanism to secure the lid), anti-theft design (features to prevent theft), custom logo (client-specific markings), surface marking (text or symbols on the cover), drainage holes (openings to allow water flow), or special coating (protective layer on the cover), these requirements should be confirmed before quotation or production. Clear project information helps recommend a suitable C250 ductile iron manhole cover and frame design, reducing the risk of size or frame mismatches and quotation delays.
Q8: How do buyers choose between C250 and D400 manhole covers?
C250 manhole covers are for light-to-medium traffic areas, such as sidewalks and road shoulders. D400 manhole covers are suitable for heavier road traffic, including carriageways and areas with frequent vehicle loading.
For parking areas, access roads, industrial sites, or locations with trucks or heavy vehicles, check if C250 is sufficient or if D400 is required. Base selection on the installation area, expected traffic load, loading class, frame needs, and project standard.
Do not select the load class based only on product name or price. Choose the right load class to ensure long-term safety, stable installation, traffic performance, and service life. The right choice reduces the risk of cover movement, frame mismatch, and premature replacement.
Request a Quote
Need a C250 ductile iron manhole cover with hinged design and square frame for your sidewalk, parking area, drainage, or utility access project? Send us your drawing, size, quantity, load requirement, frame requirement, surface treatment, and destination port. Our team can help review the specification and provide a suitable quotation.
