Neenah Foundry is the leading North American supplier of durable airport and port castings. As a trusted leader in the industry, we have a deep understanding of customer needs and requirements.
Overview of Airport and Port Products
Neenah Foundry offers a broad selection of airport-rated drainage products, manhole covers, and access hatches to support airport and port infrastructure. Proper drainage minimizes the risk of hydroplaning. Runway castings promote safe surface operations and help concrete last longer by eliminating standing water.
Access hatches allow maintenance crews to easily access electrical components underground. We offer extra-heavy-duty airport-rated drainage products, including inlet grates and frames, and linear trench systems.
Commercial and military aircraft demand uncompromising strength. Proven to withstand the rigors of repeated heavy wheel loads, Neenah Foundry castings deliver exceptional durability and are engineered to perform reliably for a lifetime.
What Are Airport and Port Products?
We offer inlet grates, access hatches, trench, manhole covers, and mooring eyes. Our products meet the latest FAA requirements. Furthermore, all airport products in the airfield must be bolted, which is something our solutions accommodate.
Our airport drainage systems remove standing water from runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, and service areas. Additionally, we provide port drainage systems, which are important for areas that use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes.
For projects that demand strict FAA compliance, Neenah Foundry delivers proven expertise and dependable performance.
What Are Airport and Port Products Used For?
Customers turn to Neenah Foundry’s airport and port products for the following uses:
- Preventing water pooling on runways, taxiways, hangars, and terminals
- Protecting aircraft and ground vehicles from hydroplaning
- Draining chemicals from de-icing stations and managing them separately
- Capturing chemicals after a spill
- Maintaining pavement integrity
- Managing stormwater in high-traffic airport and port operations
- Supporting maintenance areas, air cargo areas, port terminals, and more
- Provide safe, convenient access to underground infrastructure, including lighting, electrical, communications, and more
When selecting airport and port products, you need solutions that are engineered to withstand the concentrated wheel loads from commercial and military aircraft. Neenah Foundry provides engineered solutions built for long-term durability.
Airport construction castings must sustain the loading requirements of a Boeing 727-200 or an Airbus A380 aircraft. Both represent load-concentrated gear configurations and, essentially, the heaviest loads construction castings must endure.
Key Features of Neenah Airport and Port Products
Here’s what you can expect from Neenah Foundry’s airport and port products:
Extra Heavy-Duty Load Capacity
Our solutions meet both FAA and EN124 standards. Our drainage components boast higher load thresholds than municipal systems, which is critical when supporting heavy weights like the Boeing 727-200 and Airbus A380.
Neenah Foundry products have a proven history of exceptional field performance under repeated heavy wheel and machinery exposure.
Built for Harsh Environments
Our products provide the following advantages:
- Corrosion resistance
- High-impact castings for deicing fluid, chemicals, and fuel exposure
- Non-skid surfaces for aircraft and vehicle safety
- A tight fit and secure seating
When durability matters most, Neenah Foundry delivers castings engineered for the toughest conditions.
Product Types for Airport and Port
We offer the following solutions for airports and ports:
- Trench grates and frames
- Manhole and handhole frames and covers
- Catch basin frames and grates
- Slot drain systems
- Access hatches
- Mooring eyes
Our comprehensive online catalog makes it easy to find the specific casting you need.
Why Choose Neenah Foundry for Airport Drainage Solutions?
Customers turn to Neenah Foundry for their airport drainage needs because we offer the following:
- Leadership as the top North American manufacturer of airport-rated castings
- BABA-compliant castings that’s made in the U.S.
- In-stock selection of common airport access hatches and trench systems
- Decades of engineering experience and adherence to FAA/airport specifications
- Custom design and casting capabilities
Our highest priorities include reliability, structural integrity, and long-term proven performance.
Product Highlights
Some of the most notable offerings in our airport castings catalog include:
- The 3498 Spring Assist Airport Hatch series
- Neenah Trench systems (4999 series) with up to 48” clear openings
- Grates are offered in multiple sizes and configurations, including rectangular and round designs, to suit any drainage need
Our castings are ideal for runways and taxiways thanks to its unmatched durability. All products are designed to ensure high-load performance, long service life, and safe surfaces.
Airport and Port Castings FAQs
What Is the Difference Between Airport and Port Products Compared to Other Neenah Municipal Products?
Our airport and port-rated products offer a higher load rating and standard bolting for FAA compliance purposes.
Can Products Be Customized for Airports and Ports?
Yes. Neenah Foundry offers customization lettering options for easy vault identification.
How Do Products Withstand Repeated Aircraft Wheel Loads and Heavy Machinery?
Our aircraft and port products are produced from ductile iron, created by introducing magnesium during the casting process to modify the iron’s microstructure. The result is increased strength and ductility, allowing the castings to perform reliably under repeated aircraft wheel loads and heavy machinery.
What Types of Products Are Used on Airfield and Port Terminals?
Neenah Foundry offers heavy-duty drainage and casting products for airfield and port terminal applications. These solutions are similar to items found in other commercial applications but are more rugged and have higher load ratings.
What Load Ratings Do Airport and Port Products Require?
Products must be rated to handle massive loads, including military and large commercial aircraft.
Do Airport and Port Products Require Regular Maintenance?
Due to the natural corrosion-resistant properties of cast iron, our products are low or no-maintenance.
Explore Airport and Port Products From Neenah Foundry
Neenah Foundry has a broad selection of in-stock and ready-to-use airport and port products to choose from. Explore our full product catalog, and contact us to learn more about our engineering support for high wheel load designs.