Heavy-Duty Manufacturing
Heavy Duty applications such as steel plants, foundries, and auto manufacturers demand rugged trench drains with the ability to handle heavy machinery, high liquid intake and other factors. ACO works closely with engineers to design the best solutions and ensure proper drainage in heavy duty applications and sensitive areas where other liquids other than water may be running into the drainage.
Products
Stormwater Management
PowerDrain®
Heavy-Duty Drains- Polymer concrete channels
- 0.5% sloped systems
- Ductile iron edge rails
- Ductile iron grates
- EN1433 A–F grate loading
FlowDrain
Fiberglass Drains- Lightweight fiberglass channels
- 1.0% sloped systems
- Steel and iron frames/grates
- Longer channels for longer runs
- EN1433 A–F grate loading
Sumps
Multi-System Catch Basins- Polymer concrete bodies
- Constant depth systems
- Ductile iron frames/grates
- Standalone or system-integrated
- Supports AASHTO H20/HS20
MonoBloc
Monolithic DrainsGrate-free polymer concrete channels built for high and heavy traffic. Monolithic build leads to increased security, stability, and EN1433 A–E load support.
QMax
Slotted High-Capacity DrainsMDPE, high-capacity trench drain channels with heavy-duty slotted railing. EN1433 A–F loading supports projects such as airports (airside) with high demands.
Oil-Water Separators
Stormwater TreatmentPolymer concrete and polyethylene separators capable of removing oil and suspended solids from wastewater. Multiple capacities and flow rates available.
Spill Containment Curbs
Spill RetentionDurable, low-maintenance polymer concrete barrier for containing hazardous spills in industrial and chemical storage areas. Sloped for forklift traffic.
Aquaduct Trench
Custom Trench DrainsFully custom trench drain systems tailored to complex project requirements that standard systems can’t meet.
Aquaduct Double Containment
Leak Detection SystemTrench drains with advanced leak detection and prevention for high-risk environments. Leaks are captured between monitored dual trenches.
Aquaduct Former System
Custom Trench FormerCost-effective, reusable solution for shaping concrete trench systems with precision. Fiberglass formers can be removed and reused after concrete cures.
Case Studies
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Dow Chemical
Freeport, TexasACO Aquaduct Double Containment Trench Drain was installed at Dow’s Freeport, TX facility to provide a safe drainage solution for chemical handling areas. The dual-channel design ensures that if the primary trench fails, liquids are captured in the secondary trench, preventing groundwater contamination and allowing easy inspection for leaks -
Zeton
Oakville, OntarioACO UtilityDuct DK100 was installed at Zeton to protect power and process lines across pilot plant areas. The polymer concrete duct shields cables and pipes and provides electrical insulation, while removable covers allow continuous access. Modular plug and play sections simplified layout and improve safety for staff, equipment, and property
Considerations
Loading
- Extraordinary heavy loads may be present and require a drainage system and grate with a minimum Load Rating of Class F
- Monolithic systems (Monoblok) or those cast into the slab (Qmax) may be required to withstand dynamic loads
Application
- High capacity intake grates may be required if large volumes are present
- Wastewater may contain hydrocarbons and/or chemicals and chemical resistance and post collection treatment may be necessary
- Non-metallic systems offer increased chemical resistance as we as non-magnetic properties
- Slip resistant grates may be required in pedestrian access areas
- Aquaduct custom trench drains are also available for unique applications