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Free Lime Inspections made easy with clever New Yellow Channel

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yellow channel 3Delta Membrane Systems Limited – today launch an entirely new product line designed to make channel inspections easier.

With Delta’s new yellow channel ‘free lime’ can easily be identified and treated. Free lime is white in appearance and, with Delta’s new yellow channel this can easily be visualised during inspection.

Delta new yellow channel by a range of accessories such as Straight Connectors, Corner Pieces, T Pieces and Drainage Channel End Caps.

WHAT IS A CAVITY DRAIN SYSTEM?

Yellow_Channel_2A Cavity Drain Membrane System is a Type C Waterproofing solution. The concept of a Drained Cavity System is to collect and manage any ground water which breaches the integrity of a structure by managing, collecting and discharging such free water via a suitable evacuation point such as a Delta Package Pump Station.

WHAT IS CHANNEL?

Delta Channel is a water collection conduit designed to control water ingress in below ground applications.

WHAT IS FREE LIME?

In the form of calcium hydroxide (free lime). If untreated, this free lime can enter a cavity drainage system which can impede the flow of water and cause sump pump failure.

BS8102:2009

Delta_Yellow_Channel_4 copyThe British Standard for waterproofing BS8102:2009 recognises the requirement of a Type C Waterproofing System or Cavity Drain Membrane System to be maintainable. The use of inspection ports of a basement waterproofing design is key for maintenance or the ability to carry out periodic inspection.

ABOUT DELTA

Delta Membrane Systems Limited offers waterproofing solutions and systems. We are proudly the Leading manufacturer of Type C Cavity Drainage Systems in the United Kingdom.

yellow channel 12We eat, sleep and breathe waterproofing solutions. We represent Quality Products, Innovative Design and Solutions.

Striving for continuous industry improvements our out on the road, regionally based Technical Team act as part of your team, there to support you with any technical queries, training or just to offer advice and expertise on project requirements. Email technical@deltamembranes.com or call 01992 523 523.

 

ACO MODULAR 125+ STAINLESS STEEL DRAINAGE TO ENABLE EASY SYSTEM DESIGN

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ACO’s popular Modular 125+ linear channel drainage system is suitable for use in commercial and industrial applications ranging from airports and railway stations to food factories and prestigious buildings such as London City Hall.  Available in Grade 304 or 316 stainless steel, a Modular 125+ drainage system is easy-to-design and install.

 

The latest version of ACO’s popular Modular 125 linear channel drainage system, Modular 125+ is suitable for use in commercial and industrial applications.

Exploded Range 1Its modular design and the availability of a wide range of off-the-shelf options including a choice of channel length, inverts and grating, make the Modular 125+ drainage system is easy-to-design and very easy to install.  The Modular 125+ channel drainage system can be easily modified by ACO’s in-house technical design team to suit the specific and unusual requirements of individual projects.  Full technical data and hydraulic calculations are provided as standard for every engineered solution.

M125 p10 pic 7 5Like all of ACO Building Drainage’s stainless steel drainage products, Modular 125+ is fully pickle passivated to enable corrosion resistance and optimum durability.  In addition, all Modular 125+ drainage channel is manufactured in ACO’s state-of-the-art facility to guarantee high quality and consistent levels of performance.

To make installation even easier, the Modular 125+ drainage system also comes with self-levelling feet. This new feature makes it easy to make accurate adjustments to ensure optimum hydraulic flow.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Modular linear drainage system for easy design and installation
  • Easy to modify for specific project requirements
  • Full compatibility with other ACO drainage products
  • Manufactured from fully pickle passivated Grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance and optimum durability
  • V-bottomed drainage channel design for efficient performance at low flow rates
  • Certified to meet the Essential Requirements of BS EN 1433
  • Self-levelling feet make drainage level adjustments and installation easy

www.aco.co.uk/products/modular-125+-linear-channel

 

MAKE THE CONNECTION TO PIPE WITH ACO BUILDING DRAINAGE

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Pipe_MTCACO Building Drainage has further extended its stainless-steel pipe range with the addition of two new pipe sizes – 45mm and 315mm.   The company now offers a complete range of high-grade stainless steel and galvanised products in sizes ranging from 45mm to 315mm diameter as well as a range of more than 2,000 accessories.

Manufactured from 304 and 316 grade stainless steel, ACO Pipe products are suitable for a wide range of commercial applications including offices, transport infrastructure projects and education facilities, and are compatible with all ACO channel and gully products.

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Other core benefits include:

  • Superior performance and durability – ACO Pipe products are fully EN1124 compliant and have an estimated product life of 50 years
  • Easy installation – benefiting from a push-fit design, ACO pipe products are easy and quick to install
  • Lower weight than pipes made from traditional materials for easy installation and minimum use of handling equipment
  • Good aesthetics – a modern design finish that compliments both contemporary and traditional environments
  • Market-leading technical support – ACO’s in-house technical design team is on hand to provide specification guidance, design take-offs and ongoing technical support at every stage of a project.
  • Short delivery times – ACO maintains high levels of UK stock, which means orders can usually be delivered immediately upon receipt of order.

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For more information about the ACO Pipe range visit www.aco.co.uk/make-the-connection or make the connection with ACO’s in-house technical design team by telephoning 01462 810400.

ACO DELIVERS ENGINEERED SOLUTION FOR BBC HELIOS

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ACO Modular 125+ Artwork-02ACO Building Drainage has designed and manufactured an engineered drainage solution as part of the redevelopment of the iconic BBC Television Centre.

The drainage system sits at the base of Helios, a three-metre high gilded bronze statue designed by renowned artist TB Huxley-Jones as the centre piece of the old BBC Television Centre courtyard.  ACO Building Drainage was asked to design a complex radial channel solution which would fit into the new paving that had been specified and cut for the area surrounding the statue’s base.

AS1001 render 5_hdrNormally a deep, narrow channel would be specified to cope with the high volume of water but for this project, the drainage had to be designed so the channel was wider and had a shallower than normal depth.  Drainage also had to be of a sufficiently high load class to deal with ongoing cleaning and maintenance requirements.

as1001 offset throat render 1_hdrACO Building Drainage’s technical design team designed an engineered drainage system which comprised two concentric circles of 304 grade AS1050 discrete channel. Special laser cut gratings were also produced from 304 stainless steel and the design team provided ‘northing’s and ‘eastings’ on the installation drawings to enable the contractors to determine the exact location of the channel outlets.

Foodex 2018 – Never underestimating drainage! Visit ACO Building Drainage stand P240

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ACO BD banner_PushACO Building Drainage is to exhibit at this year’s Foodex exhibition (16-18 April).  The
company, which engineers and manufactures hygienically designed drainage systems for the food and drinks industry, will be showcasing its market-leading range of hygienically designed drainage products as well as talking about recent research projects conducted by the internationally respected Fraunhofer Institute and with flooring specialist Sika.

Commissioned by ACO, the independent research conducted by The Fraunhofer Institute evaluated how the use of hygienically designed products affects the cleanability of drainage systems. The study found that hygienically engineered and designed drainage channels could be effectively and completely cleaned in less than 10 minutes whereas non-hygienic channel still has 2 per cent residual soiling after an extended rinsing time of more than three hours.

The research project undertaken with Sika was conducted to identify the compatibility of common floor-drain connections and to develop the industry’s first best practice specification guidelines  with a view to minimising failures in the floor/drainage connection.
Both research projects underline ACO‘s ongoing committment to research-led product development – a core part of its HygieneFirst approach which aims to raise  standards across every part of the hygienic drainage process from design and installation through to cleaning and ongoing maintenance.

Further information on the research findings will be available on the ACO Building Drainage stand, number P240.  Visitors will also be able to talk to ACO’s drainage specification experts about their latest projects and to learn more about the company’s drainage portfolio which includes channel, gullies, gratings and kerb products.

ACO TOTALFLOW GULLY EXTENDS RANGE

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ACO 2The ACO TotalFlow Gully is the latest addition to ACO Building Drainage’s extensive range of gully products. Designed to complement the company’s range of engineered gully solutions, the ACO TotalFlow Gully provides designers and end users with a simple, compact range of gully products suitable for use in a wide array of drainage applications in public areas.The ACO TotalFlow Gully is the latest addition to ACO Building Drainage’s extensive range of gully products. Designed to complement the company’s range of engineered gully solutions, the ACO TotalFlow Gully provides designers and end users with a simple, compact range of gully products suitable for use in a wide array of drainage applications in public areas.
Manufactured from cast iron for optimum durability, the ACO TotalFlow Gully is particularly well suited for use in areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic including railway and bus stations, airports, public buildings and shopping centres.

 
ACOAndy Buchan, Divisional Managing Director of ACO Building Drainage, comments: “Our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products that combine the latest technology with market-driven design continues. The new products reflect the needs of specifiers, contractors and asset owners who have responsibility for maintenance and who require simple products which are easy to install and
maintain.  ACO’s TotalFlow Gully range complements the high performance, stainless steel gully products we offer for specialist applications, enabling a robust, easy-to-specify and easy-to-install gully solution.”

ACO DSC_4710For more information, visit www.aco.co.uk or call 01462 810400 to speak to one of the company’s in-house design and specification team.

MAKE THE CONNECTION WITH ACO PIPE™

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ACO Signature ImageACO Building Drainage offers a comprehensive range of stainless and galvanised steel pipe products and accessories which are available on short lead times and come with the support of the company’s in-house technical design team.

There are six other key advantages to specifying ACO PIPE™ products.

  1. Durability

Typically located under the floor or behind walls, pipes can be difficult and costly to repair. OThe ACO PIPE™ range is fully EN1124 compliant and has an estimated product life of at least 50 years. In addition, its stainless steel pipe products and accessories are fully pickle passivated for optimum corrosion resistance, can withstand impacts that would be devastating to plastic or cast iron alternatives, and can bend without breaking, making them perfect for use in high traffic areas where accidental damage can occur.

  1. Compatibility

ACO SestavaTrubek1 copyProducts in the ACO Pipe™ range are fully compatible with our comprehensive range of internal and external drainage systems as well as those offered by other manufacturers, making drainage system design, specification and installation an easy process.

  1. Ease of installation

ACO stainless steel pipes don’t flex like pipes made from other materials and as a result, they can be installed in longer unsupported sections.  ACO’s easy push-fit connections and the relatively light weight of its stainless steel pipes, also ensure that ACO Pipe™ products are easy and quick to install making them ideal for projects where short installation times are important.

  1. Cleanability & Hygiene

A failure to remove grease and other debris from the pipe system can lead to blockages which can result in a backflow of waste water.  Water can then leak back into a production facility, causing a slip hazard and compromising hygiene. Manufactured from stainless steel, ACO pipe is inherently cleanable.  ACO pipes can also be cleaned using hot water jet cleaning – the conventional cleaning method used in many manufacturing facilities where grease removal is a requirement.  The durable yet flexible nature of stainless steel means that ACO pipes expand and contract less than plastic pipes would in such high temperatures.

  1. Fire-resistance

ACO Pipe_MTCAs products are manufactured from stainless steel, ACO pipes are resistant to fire.  As a result, they can pass through walls without the need for to install additional connectors or collars that prevent fire spreading into adjacent rooms.

  1. Rodent proof solutions

Although stainless steel pipes are impenetrable by rodents, ACO’s range of pipe products also includes a rat stop, an added feature that stops rodents entering further into the pipe system if they gain access.

To learn more about the ACO Pipe™ range or obtain design and specification advice for your next pipe project, contact ACO Building Drainage’s technical design team on 01462 810400 or visit www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk

ACO TotalFlow Gully – Completing ACO Gully Product Rage

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Aco 3ACO Building Drainage has extended its range of gully products with the launch of the ‘ACO TotalFlow Gully’. Designed to complement the company’s range of engineered gully solutions, the ACO TotalFlow Gully provides designers and end users with a simple, compact range of gully products suitable for use in a wide array of drainage applications in public areas.

Manufactured from cast iron for optimum durability, the ACO TotalFlow Gully is particularly well suited for use in areas with high levels of pedesterian traffic including railway and bus stations, airports, public buildings and shopping centres.
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Andy Buchan, Divisional Managing Director of ACO Building Drainage, comments: “Our committment to manufacturing the highest quality products that combine the latest technology with market-driven design continues. The new products reflect the needs of specifiers, contractors and asset owners who have responsibility for maintenance and who require simple
Aco 2products which are easy to install and maintain. ACO’s TotalFlow Gully range complements the high performance, stainless steel gully products we offer for specialist applications, enabling a robust, easy-to-specifiy and easy-to-install gully solution.”

For more information, call 01462 810400 to speak to one of the company’s in-house design and specification team.

NEW Modular 125 + from ACO Building Drainage

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FAST FACTS ABOUT MODULAR 125+

Aco 2To mark the launch of the latest version of our Modular 125 Channel – “Modular 125+” – we give you five fast facts about one of the most popular drainage channels on the market.

Benefiting from an impressive track record of success, Modular 125 has been used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications ranging from airports and railways stations to Aco 3food manufacturing facilities to prestigious buildings such as London City Hall.  To mark the launch of the latest version of this channel design – Modular 125+ – we give you five core reasons why Modular 125+ continues to be the popular choice for architects, engineers other specifiers and installers.

1. It’s modular!

A linear channel drainage system which is available in a wide range of off-the-shelf options including a choice of lengths, inverts and gratings, a Modular 125+ drainage system is easy to design and particularly easy to install.

2. It can be easily modified

Providing complete design flexibility, Modular 125+ can be engineered by our in-house design team to suit specific and unusual requirements of individual projects.

3. It’s manufactured from fully pickle passivated stainless steel

Manufactured in Grade 304 or Grade 316 stainless steel, Modular 125+ is – like all of our stainless steel drainage products – fully pickle passivated to enable corrosion resistance and optimum durability. In addition, all Modular 125+ channel is manufactured in ACO’s state-of-the-art facility to guarantee high quality and consistent levels of performance.

4. It’s compatible

Modular 125+ is fully compatible with our range of ACO gullies, ACO pipe, bespoke gratings and a wide range of complementary drainage products.

5. It now has NEW levelling feet!

Aco 1The latest version of Modular 125 – Modular 125+ – comes complete with newly designed levelling feet to enable even easier installation, more accurate adjustment to ensure optimum hydraulic flow and a reduction in the required installation time. This enhancement to the original Modular 125 design will ensure that the newly launched Modular 125+ range is the first choice solution for installers and specifiers.

If you would like more information about Modular 125+ or want some expert advice regarding your drainage specification, please contact a member of our in-house technical design team.  Contact details are available on this website.

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