The EMCO Wheaton A0716-018SS is a 18" round manhole with a black plastic composite (UV-resistant, fiber-reinforced) lid and type 304 stainless steel skirt. The lay-in lid drops into the frame without bolts for quick, unrestricted access. Weighs 32 lbs. AASHTO H20 wheel loading rated for roadway, parking lot, and sidewalk installations.

Key Features

AASHTO H20 wheel loading — traffic-rated for roadway and parking area installations
Plastic composite lid — UV-resistant, porosity-free fiber-reinforced construction with 36-month warranty
Lay-in lid — quick access without bolts or tools
Type 304 stainless steel skirt — corrosion-resistant in chemical environments
Custom skirt heights available — contact us for non-standard depths

Technical Specifications

Part Number	A0716-018SS
Nominal Size	18"
Lid Style	Lay-in
Lid Material	Black plastic composite (uv-resistant, fiber-reinforced)
Seal Type	None (lay-in)
Lid Diameter	17.0"
Overall Diameter	17.6"
Clear Hole I.D.	15.6"
Skirt I.D.	15.9"
Overall Height	13.0"
Skirt Material	Type 304 stainless steel
Weight	32 lbs
Load Rating	AASHTO H20
Lid Warranty	36 months

Applications

UST (underground storage tank) monitoring, fuel containment sumps, environmental monitoring wells, water treatment access points, utility access, and any installation requiring AASHTO H20 traffic-rated access protection with corrosion-resistant composite lid technology.

About EMCO Wheaton

EMCO Wheaton Retail (a division of ECT Manufacturing) is the industry standard in composite and steel manholes — specified by municipalities, petroleum contractors, and environmental agencies nationwide.

Questions on sizing, bulk pricing, or custom skirt heights? Call (866) 514-3684 or email us — we ship within the USA and welcome tax-exempt purchasing for qualified accounts.

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