[vc_row][vc_column][vcex_heading text=”Choosing grates for trench drains” tag=”h1″ font_weight=”normal” css=”.vc_custom_1658801862177{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1620196607960{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A grate’s primary function is to ensure all the surface runoff on a pavement enters the drainage system efficiently. Grates also need to be strong enough to withstand traffic without breaking.

Design criteria for grates

• Liquid intake
• Material durability
• Loading
• Locking
• Slot style and aesthetics
• Legal and user requirements for: – Slip resistance –  Wheelchairs and walking canes –  Bicycle safety – Heel protection

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Visual Considerations

[/vc_column_text][vcex_image_carousel animation_speed=”200″ arrows_position=”center” items=”1″ tablet_items=”1″ mobile_landscape_items=”1″ items_margin=”0″ img_size=”large” caption=”yes” image_ids=”8676,8677,8678,8679,8680″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1620196571998{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1621391466654{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]In recent years, the visual design of grates and drainage systems has become more important.

ACO has an extensive range of grates with a variety of slot sizes, patterns and construction materials.

ACO’s Heelsafe^® Anti-Slip grates is a dedicated range specifically designed for pavements where a balance between pedestrian safety and surface liquid collection is required.

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