ACO’s external civil construction products are specified in urban infrastructure applications to perform either a drainage or cable management function. They are also designed to meet the needs of high-trafficked areas in streetscapes, open domains shared spaces and other similar…
Airports present as one of the most diverse and challenging environments for external drainage systems, access covers, cable pits and building drainage plumbing products. From the continuous battering of surfaces (heavy wheel loads, on access roads, runways, taxiways and hangars),…
The inner shape of a trench drain has a significant influence on its hydraulic performance. The material from which this inner section is created also makes a difference; with smooth surfaces preferred over bumpy or rough concrete. If trench drains…
Due to the ongoing problems associated with global climate change, the frequency of extreme weather patterns is drastically increasing by the year. Therefore, the purpose of ACO’s special drainage systems – which includes Brickslot, MiniKlassik and Grated Pits – is…
If there’s one thing that drives the design of ACO’s market-leading trench drain systems, its hydraulic performance. Poorly designed drainage runs are not only ineffective at clearing rainwater quickly, but they are difficult to maintain and can cause slip hazards…
At ACO, materials used to manufacture our drainage products are carefully selected for their superior durability in the conditions of each particular application. Harsh commercial environments and heavy traffic urban environments require durable, well-designed drainage products suited to the conditions…
For those of us unordained in the technical world of drainage, choosing the right trench drainage system requires some thought. In the drainage industry, terms like mechanical keying, anti-shunt lugs, integrally cast-in steel rails and knockouts are thrown around willy-nilly.…
In a recent article, we looked at how to reduce public falls and accidents. One point we championed for the reduction of public falls was the need for small slotted slip-resistant grates in public areas. Well, it looks like legislators…
ACO’s Heelsafe® Anti-Slip grates comply with a number of Australian and International Standards for pedestrian, wheelchair, bicycle and cane use. The slip resistant grates are available in a range of designs to suit individual application requirements, with a maximum slot…
Whether light rainfall is frequent or heavy rain pours deluge on the pavement, surface drainage is necessary to prevent damage to pavement and property, and reduces safety hazards caused by the ponding of water. However, there is some diversion within…
