Slot Drain
A slot drain is a linear drain used to evacuate ground water. The difference between a slot drain and the traditional trench drain is that the slot drain does not have any kind of grating. In recent years, this drainage concept is more often used in both indoor and outdoor applications, such as fire halls, car washes, landscaping, shower rooms and garages.
Fundamentally, the slot drain is another type of trench drain. Slot describes its appearance on the ground. It is preferable in areas with heavy traffic, or which require intense cleaning.
Features[edit]
Compared to grated trench drains, the slot drain has several advantages, as it does not have any kind of grating that deteriorates, rusts or needs replacement.
Slot Drain for driveways offers this convenience, with their pre-sloped and pre-assembled drain design. Not only is it incredibly easy to do an entirely new installation, but it is also easy to retrofit it from an existing drain. Slot Drain is so easy to install that you do not necessarily need more than just a couple of people to get the job. The Slot Drain® Galvanized Steel drain makes exterior drainage and civil installs easier than ever before. The 6″ wide galvanized segments feature a 0.5% slope and 8″ shallow invert, which continues to 70″ depth. A 1-1/4″ slot opening will handle up to 27 GPM per foot of flow capacity. Duraslot Linear Slotted Surface Trench Drains provide you a cost efficient, economical and corrosion-resistant method for intercepting sheet flow, storm water and surface runoff on infrastructure, commercial, residential and sports fields.
Slot drains made from brick are used by architects, especially landscaping architects as they usually do not want grates to appear on the ground for fountains, playgrounds and gardens.
Heavy Load Class[edit]
If the grates on the drain deteriorate, accidents could happen when a forklift or other heavy vehicle drives on it. The grates would break and may cause injury. There are very strong grates can sustain heavy weights but they could be very expensive. The slot concept was first introduced to solve such problems. If there are no grates, there is no concern about breaking. The concrete sustains most of the weight and the slot opening is usually only 0.5' to 1.5'.
Easy to clean[edit]
To clean a grated trench drain, the grates on top must be removed. This can be difficult or frustrating if the grates are stuck, or tools are needed to pull them up. If it is a long run trench drain, it is time consuming to remove the trench drain grates and put them back after cleaning. Slot drain can be cleaned by moving along a cleaning paddle to move the sediment into a catch basin.
Capacity of evacuating water[edit]
It is a common misconception that flow rates are determined by open surface area alone. Other factors, such as drain material and surface material, play an important role, too.
Disadvantages[edit]
Retrieving accidentally-dropped objects can be more difficult where a slot drain is placed, as it is not easy to put fingers through the slot and get objects back, especially when the slot opening is small. A stick or paddle may be needed to move the object to a catch basin.
Inspecting the drain body is also a concern. Some technicians may use a borescope when a detailed inspection is needed.
References[edit]
Slot Drains = Invisible Drainage
A slot drain is a form of trench drain. Unlike other drains however, linear slot heelguard drains have a narrower opening whilst still maintaining the highest open area or `free area` percent of any grate on the market for water transfer.
The product derives its name from its appearance above ground, as merely a “slot”. From this visible inlet, surface water flows into the unseen linear channel beneath.
Do not be fooled into thinking that its narrow aperture inhibits its drainage capacity. To this end, slot drain systems can be used in areas that experience a heavy flow of water, storm water for example, road drainage, service station grates, driveway cross overs, car wash/bus facilities , for example.
Stainless Steel Slot Drain Advantages
There are a number of advantages to linear slot drainage channel systems (HEELGUARD).
- Seamless aesthetic values for all adjacent surfaces, be them timber, concrete, tiled or paved.
- Effective drainage solution
- Heavy duty – can be used outdoors as well as indoors CLASS A thru CLASS D Aust standard
- Easy to clean – no need to remove a grate. The unique V design of the primary drain surface will let near or on size debris (5mm or less) pass thru the grate (non clogging) eliminating the need to clear the intake surface.
- Affordable and easy to install!
Where to Use Slot Drains
Some common applications of slot drains are found in public arenas, hospitals, universities, sports facilities, and commercial kitchens within the food and beverage general processing industry. Business like slaughterhouses, breweries, and dairies are frequently equipped with slot drains to ensure effective and hygienic liquid disposal.
Industrial applications such as docks or ports and car park facilities have ample drainage requirements. Stainless steel slot drainage channels are one of the most effective ways since they can endure heavy traffic under duress conditions.
Slot drains are also extensively used at animal facilities. Institutions like zoos and vets have to meet high requirements in terms of hygiene and maintenance. Slot trench drains are a common and convenient fixture to ensure easy cleaning and a healthy environment.
Landscaping and exterior design can benefit greatly from slot drains.
Furthermore, exterior slot drains are safe and can be used in playgrounds for children and petting zoos. And, of course they are functional; slot drains provide an effective drainage solution for recycling grey water on plants and lawns.
Slot drains are an incredibly versatile, modern drainage solution that can be used effectively in a plethora of locations!
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