Parade
Gatic Parade Covers are a comprehensive range of high-quality stainless steel and aluminium access covers, specifically engineered to provide dependable access to underfloor services while maintaining the integrity and appearance of finished floor surfaces. Designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind, they are particularly suited to environments where access points must remain discreet and fully integrated within the surrounding floor finish.
Manufactured using corrosion-resistant materials and precision engineering techniques, Gatic Parade Covers deliver long-term durability alongside a refined visual finish. Their recessed design allows them to accommodate a wide variety of infill materials, enabling them to blend seamlessly with hard floor surfaces such as stone, tile, terrazzo, resin or timber. This makes them an ideal solution for architectural and commercial applications where uninterrupted flooring is a key requirement.
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- Manufactured in aluminium or stainless steel to suit project requirements
- Suitable for single, duct and multispan configurations
- Designed to accept a wide range of floor infill materials for a flush finish
- Precision-manufactured to avoid distortion and ensure consistent performance
- Double seals fitted as standard to prevent ingress of dirt and water
- Tapered cover sections allow easy and safe removal
- Lifting blocks anchored to inner frame for secure operation
- Stainless steel securing bolts designed to be stiletto heel proof
- Galvanised steel base plates and reinforcement for strength and corrosion resistance
- Top edge seals (aluminium covers) help prevent ingress of grout and debris
- Custom manufactured to required sizes without additional cost penalty
- Commercial buildings and offices
- Retail and shopping centres
- Airports and transport facilities
- Train and tube Stations
- Schools and public buildings
- Sports and leisure facilities
- Kitchens and service areas
- Architectural flooring schemes
- Internal and external hard floor environments
Gatic Parade Covers are high-quality recessed access covers developed specifically for installations where aesthetic integration is as important as performance. Designed to accept a wide range of infill materials, these covers enable a flush, unobtrusive finish that blends seamlessly with surrounding paving or landscaping schemes.
Manufactured from robust ductile iron, Parade Covers offer excellent durability and structural strength, making them well suited to pedestrian areas and locations subject to occasional light vehicular traffic. Their recessed construction allows surface materials to be installed within the cover tray, ensuring continuity of appearance across the finished surface.
Each unit incorporates precision-machined seating faces, providing a stable, non-rocking fit that helps prevent movement under load, and reduces noise during use. This also contributes to a secure and consistent interface between the cover and frame, enhancing overall performance and longevity.
Parade Covers are designed for ease of installation and operation, with levelling features that assist accurate positioning within the surrounding surface build-up. Optional locking arrangements can be incorporated to provide additional security and restrict unauthorised access where required.
Ideal for public realm, commercial and architectural applications, Gatic Parade Covers combine functional reliability with visual discretion, delivering an effective access solution that complements high-quality surface finishes while maintaining dependable long-term performance.
Case Studies
Wade and Gatic Drainage Package chosen for ‘Climate-Ready’ Leisure Centre
Wade Linear Channel Drains and Gatic Parade Access Covers from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) have been specified for a ground-breaking new leisure project in Surrey.
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