Manholes Products and Catchpits

Discover our range of corrosion-resistant & lightweight thermoplastic manholes and catchpits - certified by BBA & WRc for sizes up to 3m.

Pipex branded manholes and catchpits of different sizes
Description

Our range of thermoplastic manholes offer a highly corrosion resistant and lightweight alternative to traditional materials. Manufactured and tested to BS EN 13598, certified by the BBA for sizes up to 3 metres in diameter x 6 metres deep. Our manholes are manufactured in either rectangular or circular models with branch inlets and angles located to suit project specific drainage designs. Contractors and designers are seeking alternative methods of construction to provide high quality factory manufactured products as an alternative to traditional build methods and materials. Our manholes are delivered as factory tested units and supplied with corresponding manhole numbers to suit the project drainage design.


Features:

  • Suitable for pressure jetting to WRc standard and sealed against odours
  • Optional extras include rebar reinforcement, safety chain, manhole steps, ladders, and more
  • Impact resistance, durability and structural integrity accessed to BS EN 13598-2
  • Top Formworks provided to interface with project specific manhole covers and frames
  • Adjustable turret and watertight seal available for perfect interface with structural slabs
  • Available in various forms such as silt pits, catchpits, underslab manholes, external manholes, adoptable manholes, and fiberglass manholes

Benefits:

  • Bespoke and standard sizes manufactured offsite for fast track installation
  • Smooth internal bores prevent the build-up of FOG (fats, oils and greases) and are suitable for pressure jetting and sealed against odours
  • Impact resistance, durability and structural integrity accessed to BS EN 13598-2
  • BBA “HAPAS” approved to 3-metre diameter x 6-metre depth to BS EN 13598
  • Suitable for mass poured concrete slabs and suspended drainage system
  • Thermoplastic benching and channels improve hydraulic performance
  • Branch inlets connections suitable for all types of drainage pipework systems such as cast iron, vitrified clay and twin wall HDPE pipework
  • Lightweight properties enable fast track site installation
  • Highly corrosion resistant
  • 60+ years design life as stated in the BBA Certificate
Resources
  • Manholes Chambers and Tanks External Manholes (Adoptable) Spec Sheet

  • Manholes Chambers and Tanks Internal Under-Slab Manholes Spec Sheet

  • Pipex Offsite Build External Manholes Flyer

  • Pipex Offsite Build Underslab Manholes Flyer

  • Pipex Catchpits and Siltpits Flyer

  • Pipex Benched Manhole Base Units Flyer

  • Pipex Manhole Internal Hatch Boxes Flyer

  • Pipex Manhole Pump Station and Structural Protection Liners Flyer

  • Pipex Manhole Sealing Inserts Flyer

View inside a manhole from the top
Inside view of a manhole pipe
View of two manholes with pipes and a facility in the background
Image of a full size manhole with a facility in the background
Side edge of a manhole

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