ACO has
added two new high-strength composite edge rails to its Qmax range of large
capacity slot drainage systems, to provide sustained performance across civils
and infrastructure applications.
The two
rails consist of the Q-Flow and Q-Guard series, the latter coming with
Heelguard channel inlet detail, making it ideal for areas with pedestrian
footfall.
As well as
providing a durable and long-lasting surface finish, the new rails also aid
accurate vertical and horizontal alignment during the laying of long channels
runs.
The two
new rails are compatible with all ACO Qmax channels, which are available in six
sizes, and are available in both black and grey finishes. The composite
material is an effective barrier against oxidisation in the rails. When fully
installed, the Qmax channels and composite edge rails are certified to the
highest load class available, F 900.
Michelle
Osborne, Product Manager at ACO, comments: “Excess surface water can be a
serious hazard for distribution yards and runways, so it is imperative that it
is removed quickly and efficiently. Qmax is perfect for these heavy duty
applications, and our new composite edge rails will further enhance their
aesthetic appeal over the course of the operational life.”
Michelle
continues: “When installing channel drainage over such an extensive area, it is
vitally important that the runs are laid as accurately as possible. Being just
a couple of millimetres out of line per channel can really be magnified over
the course of drainage run, resulting in a poor finish. However, this should
become a thing of the past thanks to the easy-to-install connections between
each Qmax composite rail.”
ACO’s Qmax
channels not only provide greater flexibility for engineers and designers to
optimise hydraulic schemes, but can also help to minimise the number of
drainage runs required in a project and greatly simplify the connection to the
existing infrastructure. The larger Qmax channels can also be used to allow
effective attenuation in order to reduce stormwater carry over.
Manufactured
from Polyethylene (PE), including recycled material, the lightweight material
makes ACO Qmax easy to handle and quick to install, yet robust enough to
withstand the rigours of typical heavy-duty installations.
The 2m
long channel units are easy to install thanks to simple push-fit sealed
connections, which help to effectively separate surface pollutants created by
vehicle traffic from groundwater. Step and channel connectors are used to
increase storage volume, while ease of maintenance is guaranteed thanks to a
range of dedicated access chambers.
