Assist Lift
Gatic Assist Lift Covers are engineered to deliver safe, efficient, and ergonomic access to underground infrastructure while maintaining the same high-performance standards associated with Gatic access systems. Each system is engineered to suit specific access requirements, combining reliable performance with practical lifting solutions for a wide range of applications, enhancing operator safety and productivity. The precision-machined seating faces ensure a non-rocking, gas and air tight seal, while the assist lift functionality makes them ideal for frequent access in demanding environments.
The range includes SSA, SFA and LFA covers, each tailored to different configurations and operational needs. Together, they offer dependable access solutions for infrastructure, utilities and industrial environments. Manufactured from durable materials and rated up to F900, they are suitable for highways, airports, utilities, and heavy-duty industrial applications.
- Key Features
- Applications
- Description
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Key Features
- Provides safe lifting feature as covers have been designed to be lifted by a single user.
- Approximate operating weight is 25 kg.
- M-Struts® provide a maintenance free alternative to conventional gas struts as they contain no internal gases to leak or seals that can fail in extreme conditions.
- Can withstand the test load, deflection and maximum deformation criteria specified in BS EN 124 F900.
- Machine seated to 0.25 mm tolerance.
- Non-rocking.
- Gas, air and watertight.
- Available in LFA, SSA and SFA configurations.
- Reduced manual handling effort and improved operator safety.
- Lockable and vandal resistant designs.
- Resistant to jet blast.
- Durable ductile iron construction.
- Protective coatings for transit and installation.
- Certified to BSI ISO 9001 and BSI ISO 14001.
Applications
- SSA available for single, duct and multi-span configurations
- SFA designed as end-hinged covers for controlled opening
- LFA supplied as single covers with integrated lifting handles
- Airports and airside infrastructure
- Highways and major road networks
- Utilities – Gas, Electricity, Telecommunications
- Water and wastewater treatment plants
- Ports, docks and marine environments
- Industrial and commercial facilities
- Power stations and substations
- Tunnels and underground networks
- Manhole, valve, and pump chambers
- Cable and service trenches
- Fuel, drainage and utility access pits
Assist Lift Covers (SSA, SFA & LFA) are high-performance access solutions developed to improve safety, usability and efficiency where frequent or controlled access to underground infrastructure is required.
The SSA range is highly versatile, suitable for single covers as well as duct and multi-span arrangements. This makes it ideal for larger openings or continuous service trenches where multiple covers are required, while still benefiting from assisted lifting functionality.
The SFA system is specifically designed as an end-hinged cover solution, providing a controlled lifting and opening motion. This configuration allows the cover to remain attached to the frame, reducing the risk of removal and improving safety during access, particularly in high-traffic or operational environments.
The LFA range consists of single covers fitted with integrated lifting handles, offering a simple yet effective assisted access solution. Designed for ease of operation, LFA covers are well suited to smaller access points where quick and straightforward lifting is required without the need for more complex mechanisms.
All variants are manufactured from robust ductile iron and engineered to meet demanding load classifications, ensuring suitability for applications ranging from pedestrian areas to heavily trafficked infrastructure such as highways, ports and airports.
Each cover incorporates precision-machined seating faces, ensuring a stable, non-rocking fit and, where specified, a gas, air and watertight seal. This helps protect underground services from water ingress, debris and environmental contaminants.
With a focus on operator safety, durability and long-term performance, Assist Lift Covers provide a reliable and practical solution for modern access requirements across infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects.