ACO MultiDrain® MD
Commercial and residential applications
ACO MultiDrain® MD is a high strength channel drainage system designed to provide an economical solution for the efficient removal of surface water.
The system is suitable for use in a wide range of applications including commercial and residential developments, pedestrian precincts, landscaping and parking areas for all vehicle types. The channel unit is manufactured from ACO’s high strength polymer concrete and forms the main component of the system.
ACO MultiDrain® MD is a tough and robust channel drainage system which provides high chemical resistance and the lightweight design ensures quick and easy installation. As standard, channels are manufactured with UltraSTEEL protective edge rails. The UltraSTEEL rails, with their unique patented design, provide optimum channel protection and improved bonding between the channel sides and the surrounding pavement material.
The system is fully certificated, UKCA and CE marked to BS EN 1433:2002 from Load Class A 15 pedestrian areas, up to and including Load Class D 400 suitable for parking of all types of road vehicles*.
*This system is not suitable for carriageways of public roads or motorways.
Sizes & gratings
The ACO MultiDrain® MD system is available in three widths, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm and has both sloping and constant depths channels. You can choose from a range of traditional drainage gratings, solid covers and cross footpath drainage units to ensure a wide variety of applications are catered for.
Brickslot Gratings are also available to complement installations which require a discreet drainage system. To visualise how your gratings will look in your project click here
Features
- Provides an efficient drainage solution for a wide variety of applications
- Strong and robust V shaped channel design with a range of constant, sloped and shallow depth channels
- Strong and light weight design, with male and female channel connections to aid accurate installation
- Channel system available in three channel widths: 100mm, 150mm and 200mm
- Channel unit manufactured from ACO’s high strength polymer concrete
- Protective UltraSTEEL galvanised edge rails for improved strength and bonding between channel and surface materials. Also available in stainless steel
- Strong and light weight design improves stability and anchors product into concrete surround
- Sealant groove for simple watertight installations
- ACO Drainlock gratings - this bar-less locking device improves hydraulic capacity and provides for quick and simple installation of gratings
- Male and female channel connections to aid accurate installation
- Anti-shunt prevents grating movement once installed
- Available in galvanised and stainless steel finishes
Benefits
- System fully certified, UKCA and CE marked to BS EN 1433:2002 Load Class D 400. Not suitable for carriageways of public roads or motorways.
- V shaped channel bore improves speed of water flow and promotes self cleansing
- Provides an efficient drainage solution for a wide variety of applications
- Range of constant, sloped and shallow depth channels
- Caters for a range of catchment areas
- Strong and robust channel design
- Patented UltraSTEEL channel edge rail for improved strength and durability
- Extensive choice of gratings and accessories for many applications
- Choice of outlet options, gullies, sumps or channel knockouts
- Unique ACO Drainlock grating fixing improves hydraulic capacity
- Lightweight design is simple and fast to install
- 100% recyclable
Recommended Applications
- Threshold drainage
- Public landscaping
- Car parking areas
- HGV parking
- Petrol station forecourts
- Light industrial
- SuDs
Not Recommended Applications
- Public highways
- Heavy industrial
- Airports
- Port and dock side
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