The manufacturer primarily produces concrete manhole covers . Only a single metal cover has been found , which appears to be atypical for this producer. Most of the covers are round . No colored covers have been documented, although some gilded examples exist . City emblems are not featured on these covers, and the year of manufacture is usually not indicated.
Standards Most covers carry the certification mark of the Standards Institution of Israel , including IS 489, the dedicated standard for covers installed in areas with vehicle or pedestrian traffic . The European EN124 standard is also common, with load classes B125 and D400 being the most frequently encountered.
Typical Covers As noted, the vast majority of covers are concrete. In many cases, the identifying details are cast directly into the concrete surface . In others, a small metal plate is embedded at the center of the cover, often accompanied by additional cast markings on the concrete itself .