Direct Fix gratings and access covers can be used internally or externally and are designed to be connected directly onto pipework with an integral removeable trap.

Direct connection versions look identical to Vari-Level versions when installed, but are machined to enable direct connection to pipework by means of proprietary couplings or ring seal sockets. Mostly, one version of grating or access cover is suitable for all pipework of the same size, but tolerances of castings and pipework are such that in some cases different versions of the same style and size of grating or access cover are required for different pipework.