The covers of this manufacturer can be found in many countries (mainly in Europe).

The manufacturer’s covers are made of metal

 

or concrete

 

, and are circular

 

, square

 

, or rectangular

 

in shape.
Circular covers intended for sidewalks are often surrounded by a square frame to facilitate paving work

 

.

The inscription KANAL GUSS often appears on the cover together with the MeierGuss logo, apparently meaning cast iron for sewer systems.

No colored or gilded covers were found from this manufacturer.

City emblems often appear on the manufacturer’s covers. Covers were also found bearing famous buildings

 

,

 

or other illustrations.

In many cases the purpose of the cover is not indicated. When it is, the function can be identified by the word KANALISATION on sewer covers

 

, by drainage slots

 

, or by the word WASSERZÄHLER (water meter)

 

.

The year of manufacture usually does not appear.

Standards
Many standards marks usually appear on the covers, including some not belonging to the country where the cover is installed.
The European standard EN124 and its associated load classes appear on many covers, with the most common classes being F900 and D400

 

.
Additional markings include the Dutch KIWA

 

, German RAL-GZ 692

 

, Austrian B5110

 

, Austrian ÖNORM

 

, German DIN 1229

 

, Austrian ÜA-Marking

 

, Polish IO-CERT

 

, Dutch KOMO

 

, and others.

Typical Covers
Many covers are characterized by a large central emblem surrounded by circles of squares

 

, or by a ring of large rectangles with serrated ends

 

. In addition, covers with a background of squares

 

or circles composed of squares

 

can also be found.
Additional types can be found at the bottom of this page. There are 43 manhole covers in the site that are made by the Manufacturer
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