Linear Channel Drainage

Drainage channels, commonly referred to as trench or linear drainage channels, are used to take surface water away from an area. Channel drainage is an essential component for almost every drainage system from landscaping right up to airport runways. Especially in our current climate, where rainfall is expected and can be unpredictable, it is more important now than ever to manage and collect surface water efficiently and effectively.

Channel drainage is one of the most effective surface water drainage systems available. Whether you're looking to add drainage at home, to your driveway or garden, or you need an industrial strength solution, JDP supply great quality concrete and plastic channel drainage with a range of grating options. We also have a useful guide to help when choosing the right channel drain for your project.

Channel drain is categorised into loading classes which conform to EN 1433 standards and specify applications of use:

Domestic Channel Drain

A15
For domestic use in areas like gardens and patios or for pedestrian areas only. Loading weight up to 1.5 tonnes.

B125
For use on public footpaths and driveways or areas with slow moving traffic and domestic vehicles. Loading weight up to 12.5 tonnes. Also considered driveway applications.

Commercial Channel Drain

C250
For use in commercial areas such as retail parks and supermarkets, as well as small car parks. Loading weight up to 25 tonnes.

D400
For use on highways and carriageways of major roads and parking areas for heavier vehicles, as well as large car parks. Loading weight up to 40 tonnes.

Heavy Duty Channel Drain

E600
For areas with high wheel loads like docks, airfield pavements and forklift loadings. Loading weight up to 60 tonnes.

F900
For industrial uses in areas like airport taxiways and runways and docks. Loading weight up to 90 tonnes.

If you have any questions about a product or need some more technical information please ask our technical team and they will do their best to assist you with your project.

ACO Channel Drain

ACO is a manufacturer and brand of channel drain in the industry; JDP doesn't supply these products, and has carefully selected a range of high quality products that focus on sustainability and better performance.