The covers in Migdal HaEmek are usually made of metal

 

, concrete

 

, or plastic (composite materials)

 

, and are circular

 

or square

 

in shape.
In many cases, when circular covers are intended for sidewalks, they are surrounded by a square frame, which greatly facilitates the paving work around them

 

(these actually make up most of the square covers).

The covers in Migdal HaEmek are not colored. There is, however, a relatively large number of covers in a golden shade, mainly those manufactured by “Wolfman”

 

.

Covers intended for the Migdal HaEmek municipality usually do not bear the city emblem, but the municipality’s name does appear on them

 

.
Many covers are intended for the water corporations Mei Noam

 

and Mei Na

 

.

As in other cities in Israel, there are covers intended for other cities (the “bug” category)

 

.

The purpose of the cover usually appears on it (water

 

, sewage

 

, etc.).

A large proportion of the covers display the year of manufacture

 

.

In general, the design of the covers in Migdal HaEmek is not unique and corresponds to designs typical of the manufacturer.

Manufacturers
The manufacturer’s name usually appears on the covers. Most covers are produced in Israel by several leading manufacturers - Vulcan Foundries

 

, Solid

 

, Gelem

 

, and others.

Standards
The cover standards include standards unique to Israel: the standards mark of the Standards Institution of Israel

 

, and Israeli Standard 489 (equivalent to the international EN124 standard)

 

. In addition, the international EN124 standard

 

and the various load classes (B125 - D400)

 

also appear.