Product Overview
1m surface water drainage channel designed for efficient collection and conveyance of rainwater from paved areas, paths, and driveways.
The ACO HexDrain system combines a lightweight polymer channel body with a durable black plastic grating to form a robust, easy-to-install linear drainage solution.
Manufactured from high-strength recycled polypropylene, the channel offers excellent resistance to weathering, thermal expansion, and corrosion. The honeycomb structure of the HexDrain body enhances rigidity while keeping weight low for practical handling on site.
Rated to A15 loading, the system is suitable for pedestrian areas, patios, gardens, and light-use driveways where only foot traffic or lightweight domestic vehicles occur. The black grating provides a discreet surface finish that blends cleanly with most paving materials.
Each 1m channel length features an interlocking end profile for fast connection and alignment, forming a continuous drainage run.
The design allows straightforward cutting and joining, and can be used with compatible ACO accessories including sump units, corner connectors, and end caps for complete system integration.
Features & Benefits
- Lightweight construction: Manufactured from recycled polypropylene for easy handling and installation.
- Structural rigidity: Hexagonal body design provides strength and stability under light loading.
- Corrosion resistance: Non-metallic materials eliminate risk of rusting or degradation.
- Discreet appearance: Black plastic grating blends with most surface finishes.
- Quick connection: Interlocking channel ends enable rapid on-site assembly.
- System compatibility: Connects with ACO HexDrain outlets, corners, and accessories.
- Nominal size: 1m surface water channel rated to A15 loading class.
Applications
- Patios and paths: Provides surface water collection along paved or landscaped areas.
- Driveways: Suitable for light-use domestic driveways with occasional vehicle loading.
- Garden drainage: Helps manage rainfall run-off around lawns and borders.
- Pedestrian areas: Ideal for walkways, terraces, and courtyards subject to foot traffic.
Installation Guidance
- Channel placement: Lay channels to the designed alignment and gradient.
- Bedding: Install on a compacted concrete or stable sub-base to maintain level.
- Jointing: Connect channel ends using the integral locking system for secure joints.
- Outlet connection: Attach to suitable pipe outlets or soakaway systems as required.
- Grating fitting: Clip black plastic grating firmly into place before concreting edges.
- Finishing: Ensure surface paving sits level with grating top for smooth drainage flow.
Compliance & Performance
- Load rating: Certified to A15 loading for pedestrian and light domestic applications.
- Material standard: Manufactured in accordance with EN 1433 for linear drainage channels.
- Temperature resistance: Stable under normal environmental conditions and UV exposure.
- Water management: Designed to maintain efficient surface run-off collection.
- Important note: Not suitable for areas subject to regular vehicular traffic exceeding A15 rating.