Covers by this manufacturer are made of metal , though a small number are made of concrete (mainly for telecommunications companies) . Cover shapes include round , rectangular , and elliptical .
Round covers intended for sidewalks are usually surrounded by a square frame to facilitate paving work . These account for nearly all square covers made by the manufacturer, except for square covers with rounded corners . Gilded covers can be found in Ramat Gan (possibly at the request of the local authority) .
City emblems or those of the client organizations appear on a significant portion of the covers , sometimes occupying nearly the entire surface of the cover .
The intended purpose of the cover is typically indicated on it .
Many covers display their year of manufacture .
A large number of covers are made using a standard mold, with customized plates added as needed (city name, cover purpose, etc.) . Occasionally, these plates are missing - either intentionally or due to wear . Sometimes a different placement of one of the elements that make up the lid can create a lid that looks completely different. For example, in the lid where the symbol of the city of Jerusalem was placed in the center of the lid with a 180-degree rotation
Standards Most covers bear the certification mark of the Israel Standards Institute , and many display the Israeli Standard 489, which applies to covers in areas with vehicle or pedestrian traffic . The European standard EN124 and its corresponding load classes are found in many covers, with the most common being B125 and D400 .
Typical Covers A very common type from this manufacturer features concentric circles with a central emblem (municipal or other logo) . There is also a version where the circles are dashed , along with other similar designs , .
Covers with a prominent, often gilded, city emblem are typically found in Ramat Gan . Covers displaying the branding symbol of the City of Tel Aviv can also be found - similar covers are produced by many manufacturers, likely due to a directive from Tel Aviv Municipality.
Elliptical covers, typically used for water systems, are also present . Some of these are broader, “fat” elliptical covers .
Another typical series from this manufacturer includes round covers decorated with concentric rings of squares .
The “Rays” series is also distinctive, with a central emblem from which thick lines radiate outward .
In addition, the manufacturer produces rectangular covers - generally used by telecommunications entities - often made up of multiple adjacent units .
More cover types can be found at the bottom of the page.