Quality in every casting
The products we distribute are manufactured by Saint-Gobain PAM under certified quality, environmental and occupational safety management systems, and are certified to the EN 124 standard for covers and gratings in vehicular and pedestrian areas.
Certifications
Certified products and processes
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- EN 124 certificates of conformity issued by Bureau Veritas.
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management system of the manufacturer.
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental and ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management systems.
Certificates of conformity · EN 124
Bureau Veritas certificates of conformity for Saint-Gobain PAM manhole covers and gratings for vehicular and pedestrian areas.
BR41193002 · page 1 
BR41193002 · page 2 
BR41193003 · page 1 
BR41193003 · page 2 
BR41193004 · page 1 
BR41193004 · page 2
Management systems · ISO
SGS certificates for the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems of the manufacturer, Saint-Gobain PAM.
ISO 9001:2015 · page 1 
ISO 9001:2015 · page 2 
ISO 14001:2015 
ISO 45001:2018
Manufacturing standards
International and American standards
The applicable standard, load class, dimensions and materials of each product are listed in its technical data sheet.
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EN 124
European standard for gully tops and manhole tops in vehicular and pedestrian areas, with load classes from A15 to F900.
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AASHTO M306
PAMREX covers surpass AASHTO M306 requirements for H20 (40,000 lb) and H25 (50,000 lb) loads.
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ASTM A48 / A536
Ductile iron that exceeds ASTM A48 and A536 specifications for tensile strength, yield strength and elongation.
EN 124 load classes
- A153,300 lbs
Pedestrian and cyclist areas.
- B12527,500 lbs
Sidewalks, pedestrian areas and car parks.
- C25055,000 lbs
Curbside channels and road shoulders.
- D40088,000 lbs
Roads, streets and parking areas for all vehicles.
- E600130,000 lbs
Industrial areas, docks and heavy wheel loads.
- F900200,000 lbs
Ports, airports and especially high wheel loads.
Quality control
Rigorous quality control processes
Saint-Gobain PAM controls every stage of manufacturing, from the composition of the ductile iron to the final dimensions of each cover and frame. Every casting carries its EN 124 marking, load class and manufacturer identification.
- Ductile iron construction for maximum durability.
- Certified quality management system (ISO 9001:2015).
- Independent product certification by Bureau Veritas.
Testing & performance
PAMREX superior performance
PAMREX ductile iron exceeds ASTM A48 and A536 standards with superior specifications.
- Tensile strength78,000 psi
- Yield strength56,000 psi
- ElongationGreater than 11%
- Highway loadsSurpasses AASHTO M306 for H20 and H25
