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ACO Passavant Detego

Basics - DIN EN 124

Classifications

The appropriate classes of covers and frames depend on the specific installation site. These installation locations are categorized into six groups, numbered from 1 to 6, as outlined below. The accompanying illustration shows the positioning of some of these groups within a typical street layout.

For each group, a recommended class of cover or frame is indicated in parentheses as a guideline. However, the final selection of the appropriate class is at the discretion of the user or planner. In cases of uncertainty, it is advisable to choose the next higher class to ensure safety and durability.

(min. class A 15)

Surfaces that can only be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

(min. class B 125)

Walkways, pedestrian zones, and similar areas, as well as car parks and parking decks.

(min. class C 250)

For installations located in the kerbside area of streets, extending no more than 0.5 meters into the roadway and no more than 0.2 meters into the pedestrian zone, measured from the edge of the kerb.

(min. class D 400)

Roadways (including pedestrian streets), street verges, and parking areas designated for use by all types of road vehicles.

(min. class E 600)

Surfaces subjected to high wheel loads, such as those found in port facilities and air traffic zones.

(Class F 900)

Surfaces designed to withstand exceptionally high wheel loads, such as those found in air traffic areas.

(min. class A 15)

Surfaces that can only be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

(min. class B 125)

Walkways, pedestrian zones, and similar areas, as well as car parks and parking decks.

(min. class C 250)

For installations located in the kerbside area of streets, extending no more than 0.5 meters into the roadway and no more than 0.2 meters into the pedestrian zone, measured from the edge of the kerb.

(min. class D 400)

Roadways (including pedestrian streets), street verges, and parking areas designated for use by all types of road vehicles.

(min. class E 600)

Surfaces subjected to high wheel loads, such as those found in port facilities and air traffic zones.

(Class F 900)

Surfaces designed to withstand exceptionally high wheel loads, such as those found in air traffic areas.

Load classes

Scope: This standard (DIN EN 124) applies to tops and covers with a clear width of up to 1000 mm for installation in surfaces intended for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic.

A 15according to DIN EN 124can be walked on according to DIN 1055
B 125according to DIN EN 124can be driven on by cars according to DIN 1055
C 250according to DIN EN 124SLW 30 according to DIN 1072
D 400according to DIN EN 124SLW 60 according to DIN 1072
E 600according to DIN EN 124

according to customer load specification 

(Vehicle data sheet or similar)

F 900according to DIN EN 124

according to customer load specification
(Vehicle data sheet or similar)

The purpose of this standard is to specify the definition, classes, materials, construction and testing principles, as well as the marking and quality control for mass produced attachments and covers mainly made of cast iron.

When using other materials such as e.g. steel, stainless steel, aluminium, composite constructions or reinforced concrete or when manufacturing individual covers / tops, the application of this standard does not make sense, as there are recognised calculation methods (static calculation) for these materials under an assumed load.

The expected loads for these covers are applied in the static calculation according to DIN 1055-3 ("Action on supporting structures"), DIN 1072 ("Load assumptions for road and path bridges") and DIN technical report 101 ("Action on bridges") and the cover is designed accordingly.