3 Reasons Every City Needs Non-Pop Lids 04/2016
Go to just about any city in America and you will hear a very familiar sound of clanging from manhole covers and other lids in the street. That is because these lids are made of cast-iron and any time they are shifted around they clang around and make an annoying sound. The problem is, because they are in high-traffic areas, they clang around a lot, much to the chagrin of city residents, passersby, and government departments. While traditional cast-iron lids are durable, they are heavy and impractical and their loud banging noise is something that government departments receive noise complaints about regularly. Fortunately, SW Services devised a product that would solve the noise problem as well as many other problems. Below are three reasons every city should implement the use of non-pop lids.
1. Prevent Roll-Outs and Pop-Outs of Lids
• Cast-iron lids are very heavy and if you think their clanging around is a nuisance, when they roll out or pop out of place it can cause quite a few problems. First, it is a significant safety hazard because pedestrians or vehicles could hit the lid and it could cause accidents or injuries. Additionally, an open hole is a safety hazard as someone or something could fall in. Once they have popped out, someone must take time out of their day come and put it back into place and ensure that everything is safe once again. Non-pop lids are made of high-impact Fiberglass reinforced Nylon and Dead-Bang™ Rubber. Non-pop lids prevent any movement from occurring and eliminate that aggravating "clanking" sound typically associated with cast-iron lids. This reduction in road noise will result in fewer noise complaints
2. Prevent Unauthorized Access
• Unauthorized access poses a number of problems including safety and liability. Unauthorized access, whether by utility employees or citizens can be very dangerous since they may be exposed to potential harm that they were initially unaware might occur. With the SW Services debris cap, fit with the lockout option, you can not only prevent pop outs but ensure that only authorized personnel can access the locked lids.
3. Convenient and Efficient Access When Needed
• Traditional cast-iron lids all looked the same and it was difficult to distinguish between lids, leading to wasted time during routine access or in the event of an emergency. With non-pop lids can be easily located with the addition of optional 3M locator coils. Additionally, because we know each city has their own unique needs, non-pop lids can be completed customized to your own color-coded system.