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Preserving your design vision through bespoke manufacturing.

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Preserving the original design vision on a construction project is never easy. Most projects hit some level of difficulty in final construction detailing, pricing or programme. Simple building tolerances can sometimes prove problematic with precision engineered products.

So at ACO, our Drainage Design Services team believe early consideration of bespoke drainage solutions not only help achieve a look that ties in with the design concept, but also helps avoid the additional expense of having to change floor depths and disrupt project timing if drainage is left to the end. We can build in exactly what you need with significantly less disruption and cost than changing the design at a later date.

Our most popular bespoke solution is our ACO Radius Channel, often referred to by our engineering reference AS1010 or AS1050. This offers the designer a bespoke solution for drainage virtually free of the design constraints associated with standard or off-the-shelf product. Radius channel systems can be specified with great flexibility: width, radii, channel depth and grating aperture patterns are almost infinitely variable. We even have compound radii capability. This allows integration with surrounding materials and landscaping to create a creative, aesthetically pleasing design that has been used on projects across the UK including shopping centres, sporting arenas, major residential developments, educational campuses and more.

Using the most modern design and manufacturing techniques enables economical production, even over comparatively small numbers of units thanks to ACO’s continued investment in European wide state of the art manufacturing resource.

All channels are fabricated in the high grade 304 or 316 stainless steel and pickle passivated (Acid bathed) to remove all surface impurities, ensuring years of corrosion resistant performance.

All ACO drainage channels are available in bespoke sizes and via our specialist in house team enjoy rigorous project management from initial enquiry through to delivery. Our engineers are able to offer detailed advice on all aspects of channel system design together with hydraulic analysis as required.

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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

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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