ACO Drain®
Commercial Trench Drains
ACO Drain is available in 2", 4", 8" and 12" internal widths, and are available with up to 130 ft (40 m) of built-in continuous slope. Our drainage systems offer light to heavy duty solutions for traffic ranging from pedestrians to jumbo jets.
Product Lines
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KlassikDrain
General Purpose DrainsSloped, polymer concrete trench drain systems with steel edge rails. EN1433 A–E grate loading for commercial and industrial applications.
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PowerDrain®
Heavy-Duty DrainsIndustrial-grade, sloped, polymer concrete trench drain systems with iron edge rail options. EN1433 A–F and additional 200k proof grate loading applications.
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FlowDrain
Fiberglass DrainsSloped, lightweight fiberglass trench drain system for long, uninterrupted trench runs. EN1433 A–E grate loading for commercial and industrial applications.
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SlabDrain
Shallow Depth DrainsConstant depth, shallow invert, polymer concrete trench drain for sites with limited installation space. Variety of edge rails suiting many ACO Drain® grates.
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Brickslot
Slotted Paver DrainsChannel covers built to support pavers while providing parallel drainage slot(s) for minimum system visibility. Heel-resistant options available.
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EcoPanel
Permeable Aggregate DrainsUV-stable, resin-bonded, permeable aggregate in galvanized steel frames. Aesthetic trench drainage with EN1433 A–C loading support. 6 aggregate options.
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Sumps
Multi-System Catch BasinsSimple polymer concrete water collection unit with secure ductile iron grating, to be integrated into a trench drain system or used as a stand-alone drain.
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FAQ
A channel is a singular component used to create a full trench drain system which includes channels, grates, catch basins and other accessories.
A trench drain is a continuous line of surface drainage that removes liquid from a specific area. It has a continuous inlet along the entire length ensuring maximum liquid capture, typically through a grate. Trench drains allow simple, one-way grading of surfaces to be drained.
- 4" (100 mm)
- 8" (200 mm)
- 12" (300 mm)
- Custom – See ACO Aquaduct
- Polymer concrete
- Fiberglass
- Cement concrete
- Plastic
- Metals
Polymer concrete is a composite material produced by mixing mineral aggregates with a resin binding agent. The finished material has excellent mechanical and thermal properties and offers good corrosion resistance against many chemicals.
- Concrete
- Asphalt
- Pavers
- Galvanized steel
- Stainless steel
- Ductile iron
- Plastic
They are made of metal to give stability to the trench overall and gives protection and durability to the channel body. Wearing-edge rails can be made from:
- Galvanized steel
- Stainless steel
- Ductile iron
A Polymer concrete edge or no edge rail is useful where chemical resistance or non-metal options are preferred (e.g. veterinary kennels or sport running tracks).
Sloped channels encourage the water to evacuate quicker. Sloped channels also have a self-cleansing effect extending the time between inspection/maintenance.
- Non-sloping (ideally used when ground fall is present)
- 0.5%
- 1.0% (FlowDrain)
- Custom – See ACO Aquaduct
- End outlets ranging from 4" to 10"
- Bottom outlets ranging from 1.5" to 8"
- Inline catch basins (blends in with the rest of the trench drain)
- Sump Boxes (2'x2'x2', 3'x3'x3', 4'x4'x4')
- Free flow (no end cap)
- Custom – See ACO Aquaduct
- Boltless
- QuickLok®
- DrainLok
- PowerLok®
- Bolted
- 4-Bolt
- Monolithic
- Grate is built into the channel (see ACO MonoBloc)
- Legislative compliance such as ADA
- User safety such as heel resistant and bicycle safe
- Aesthetics, because the grate will be the only part of the trench visible
- Slip resistance
- Anticipated vehicular traffic and associated load class
- EN1433, the only standard written specifically for trench drain
- ASME A112.6.3
- AASHTO HS20/HS25
- 200,000 lb proof load
- EN1433 Load Class A (residential and light pedestrian)
- EN1433 Load Class B (sidewalks and small private parking lots)
- EN1433 Load Class C (parking lots and general commercial areas)
- EN1433 Load Class D (Trafficked sections of roads and highways)
- EN1433 Load Class E (Aircraft hangars, light commercial forklifts)
- EN1433 Load Class F (Heavy industrial, docks, aircraft ramps and aprons)
- 200,000 lb Proof Load (specified for airside traffic)
A general purpose system with galvanized steel or stainless steel edge rails. It is available in 4”, 8” or 12” internal widths. It utilizes QuickLok® & DrainLok to secure the grates. Supports load classes from A to E.
A heavy duty system with ductile iron edge rails. It is available in 4”, 8” or 12” internal widths. It utilizes the PowerLok® system and has a 4-bolt option to secure the grates. Supports load classes from A to F.
Used when depth restrictions are present. It is available in 4”, 8” or 12” internal widths. It utilizes QuickLok®, PowerLok® & DrainLok to secure the grates. Supports load classes from A to F.
Provides an ideal solution to long runs in concrete slabs. The fiberglass channel body with steel frames provides a quick and simple way to create a smooth, corrosion resistant trench drain. Channels available with 8” internal width and grate options support load classes C-F.
- CIP – Boxed out trench formed on-site before concrete pour.
- Modular – Factory produced channel units that connect together to create a trench drain system. They offer consistent quality and are created with advanced shape profiles and built-in slope, providing additional benefits and savings.
While all channel and grate combinations will work with pavers, ACO offers the Brickslot system. Brickslot is a discreet system that blends in with paving joints giving a functional and aesthetic solution.
Yes, ACO can help with product selection, hydraulic design, and layout design. Site specific information will be needed for accurate guidance. Please contact ACO Customer Service for more information.