/aco_modular_125 by ACO Building Drainage

June 2012

ACO Building Drainage Drainage Systems

Product catalogue Modular 125 Stainless Steel Channel Drainage System

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ACO Modular 125

STAINLESS STEEL CHANNEL DRAINAGE SYSTEM Contents

System Overview Introduction to Modular 125 Stainless Steel Channel Drainage System

Applications

Features and benefits

Channel Edge Profiles

Foul Air Traps

Grating Options Overview

Specification and Ordering Procedure

Technical Data and Accessories Load Class

Spigot Outlet Options and Accessories

Gully Outlet Options and Accessories

Channel Units and Accessories

End Plates and Accessories

Grating Lockings and Security

Gratings - Channel

Gratings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gully

Installation Modular System Assembly Inverts

Gully and Channel Installation

ACO Building Drainage Vinyl SealÂŽ

Care and Maintenance

Stainless Steel Families

Families and Corrosion resistance

Finishing Processes

Corrosion Resistance Chart

Model Specification Clause Model Specification Clause

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

The ACO Building Drainage Modular 125 stainless steel linear drainage system is a further development of the highly successful Modular Channel system. Taking full advantage of the significant investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, ACO Building Drainage now can offer an improved performance, fully flexible stainless steel drainage system suitable for most applications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; off the shelf.

Modular 125 offers the first choice for performance and flexibility. Significant improvements include:

4 Fully tested and classified to BS EN 1433 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drainage channels for vehicular and pedestrian areas for enhanced operational confidence.

4 Vee-bottomed profiled channel for enhanced flow efficiency at low flow rates. 4

4 Extended range of constant depth and sloping invert channels and accessories.

Manufactured in corrosion resistant 304 grade austenitic stainless steel that is fully pickle passivated to remove embedded iron and chromium-depleted weld-zones, outstanding performance and longevity is assured. For particularly chemically aggressive applications, Modular 125 is available in 316 grade stainless steel to special order. The enhanced corrosion resistance and extreme durability of stainless steels make the material suitable for many applications demanding a reliable, long-life performance. One key attribute of stainless steel is often overlooked in that the raw material is manufactured from at least 70% of recycled materials, therefore significantly contributing to a sustainable environment. Additionally, stainless steel can be 100% recycled if the products are ever removed or at the end of its working life.

4 Unique optional grating security locks available without extended delivery time penalty.

4 Lightweight channel sections minimise the risk to construction employees during the installation phase.

4 Wide variety of invert depths and channel falls to suit most applications.

4 Level invert

4 Vee channel profile

4 Continuous fall

4 Wide grating choice

4 Combined fall

4 System fully BS EN 1433 compliant

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

APPLICATIONS

The ACO Building Drainage Modular 125 stainless steel linear drainage system has been designed to provide linear drainage solutions in its standard form without modification.

The system is available off the shelf for a wide range of applications.

Food Processing

Brewing, Bottling & Canning

Retail

School & Leisure

Chemical & Pharmaceutical

Human & Animal Health Care

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Modular Range 1

Overall system installation conforms to BS EN 1433

1 2

installation and load test performance. 13 grating types are available with loading class A15 to C250. 2

Gully tops are welded to the channel eliminating potential bug trap areas. The gully body can be

connected to an ACO Eurogully body for

installation convenience. 3

All gully bodies are supplied complete with a one-piece foul air trap. Foul air traps on

both the horizontal and vertical gullies are

completely removable to allow easy rodding access to the connecting pipework for cleaning

and maintenance. 50mm trap water seal conforms to BS EN 1253. 4

13 14 15

Flow rate up to 4 l/s and 3.2 l/s are available from vertical and horizontal outlet gullies

respectively. 5

An optional sieve or basket collects debris

effectively. 6

The telescopic gully arrangement provides

variable invert connection capability. 7

Nitrile rubber â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ring provides seal between gully body and top.

Chamfered spigot outlets provide easy push-fit connection to drainage pipes.

Both vertical and horizontal gully bodies have an optional clamping flange to clamp a damp proof

membrane. 10 An optional drainage ring is available to assist in draining sub-surface water where a damp proof membrane is used. 11 Gullies have deep rounded bodies to deter silt build up for easy cleaning. 12 110mm dia spigot outlets with optional in-line foul air trap provide a 1.2 l/s flow capacity. 13 Spigot outlets can be supplied with a foul air trap which has a water trap depth of 50mm meeting the requirements of BS EN 1253. The foul air trap allows for an optional sieve to be used. 14 Spigots can be supplied with a debris basket if the foul air trap is omitted. 15 Vee-bottomed channel profile enhances flow efficiency at low flow rates for a cleaner, hygienic system.

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

16 Leisure discreet gully outlets provide greater flow

21 Concrete anchor ties are supplied welded to the

than a spigot outlet and also maintain a

channel for increased operational robustness

consistent width to the channel where aesthetic

following installation.

considerations are important.

22 Levelling feet assist in setting the channel out to finished floor level and provide a convenient

17 The leisure discreet gully is supplied complete

concrete anchor.

with a foul air trap. 18 Leisure discreet gully flow rate for vertical outlet

23 Corner units accommodate standard 500mm grating lengths.

in 125mm channel depth up to 2.5l/s and 2 l/s for 70mm channel. For horizontal outlet, 1.8 l/s and 1.5 l/s for 125mm and 70mm channel depths

24 Branch units accommodate standard 500mm grating lengths.

respectively. 25 Flange plates are welded to each channel section and allow multi-point clamping of the neoprene

19 Channel and gully tops finished with a brushed 14mm wide edge detail providing an attractive

sponge gasket for a totally waterproof seal.

and practical interface with all surrounding floor optional ACO Vinyl Seal for a fully welded

26 Closing end plates available for all level invert channel depths.

flexible floor attachment solution.

27 Outlet end cap available to special order.

finishes. All products are compatible with the 速

20 Channels are supplied complete with removable spacer bars to aid installation that are easily

removed prior to grating installation.

19 23

3 20

30 metre continuous 0.5% (1:200) slope to centre outlet system available

17 25 26

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

CHANNEL EDGE PROFILES

Modular 125 channels are available with different edge details to suit varying load requirements and the surrounding floor material.

Standard Channel Suitable for tiles, concrete and epoxy resin floors in pedestrian and light industrial applications. Suitable for Load Class A15 & B125 to BS EN 1433.

Channel edge

Mastic sealant

PVC infill

Standard channel with vee profile

ACO Building Drainage VinylSeal速 for welded vinyl sheet flooring

PVC Infill Edge The underside of the channel is infilled with a PVC strip to provide additional strength in dense traffic areas and to make installation easier. Suitable for Load Class C250 to BS EN 1433.

Vinyl Seal速

Ideal for vinyl sheet flooring appli-cations. The fully welded system is fully watertight and improves hygiene performance by eliminating cumbersome mechanical clamping systems traditionally used. This system has been successfully used in hundreds of applications both nationally and internationally.

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

FOUL AIR TRAPS

The foul air trap prevents foul air passing back through the gully from stagnant or dirty water within the connecting pipework. The water trap level is maintained in the gullies by means of weirs formed by the trap unit fitted in the gully body. These are fully removable to allow rodding of the connecting pipework and easy cleaning of the gully body.

Modular Vertical Outlet Gully

Modular Channel Spigot Outlet Flow

Flow rate: 1.2 l/s

Leisure Discreet Gully Vertical Outlet

Flow rate: 2.5 l/s Flow rate: 4.2 l/s

Modular Horizontal Outlet Gully

Leisure Discreet Gully Horizontal Outlet

Flow rate: 3.2 l/s

50mm water seal depth for all foul air traps.

Flow rate: 1.8 l/s

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

GRATING OPTIONS OVERVIEW

Heelsafe Load class B125 Brushed 304 stainless steel Locking option available

Plain Mesh Load class A15 & C250 Electropolished 304 stainless steel

Slip resistant mesh Load class A15 & C250 Electropolished 304 stainless steel

Ladder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reversible plain or slip resistant Load class C250 10

Pickle passivated 304 stainless steel

Perforated Load class C250 Pickle passivated 304 stainless steel Aperture for optional grating lock provided

Slotted Locked Load class A15 & C250 Pickle passivated 304 stainless steel Aperture for optional grating lock provided

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

GRATING OPTIONS OVERVIEW

Composite (black and white) Load class C250 Aperture for optional grating lock provided

Plastic (white) Load class A15 Polyethylene

Quadrato Load class A15 Brushed 304 stainless steel

Intercept Load class A15 Brushed 304 stainless steel

Notes: 1. All grating designs load tested and certified to BS EN 1433. Declaration of Conformity available on request. 2. Gratings supplied as standard without locking. Details of locking systems available are described on page 27.

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

SPECIFICATION AND ORDERING PROCEDURE

Ordering the Modular channel system

Modular system customisation

With the wide range of products available off-theshelf, specifying and ordering the Modular 125 system could not be easier. The following procedure addresses product selection and ensures that all aspects of the system are covered. Should you wish, ACO Building Drainage can provide a take-off service based on your plan details.

Sometimes it is necessary to shorten a channel and grating, or provide an outlet or inlet beyond those positions available in our standard product range, all of which is easily accommodated in our flexible manufacturing facilities. Contact the ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 for further details and advice.

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Description

Select appropriate grating Load Class to BS EN 1433 for the particular application.

Helpful Hints

General Considerations

Step 1 Load considerations

Always allow for the highest loading. Particularly for industrial applications where pallet trucks For Load Class C250, and fork lift trucks channel edge PVC infill may access the will be supplied as system, assess vehicle standard. wheel loads as these can vary depending on the vehicle.

Vehicles with solid tyres impart greater stress on gratings compared to pneumatic tyres, so care needed. Do not use 'slip resistant' gratings in areas where turning vehicles are likely to damage the grating.

Consider future use where possible. 12

Step 2 Outline plan

6-7

Produce a plan of the proposed installation, identifying outlet points and invert depths at that point.

ACO offer a free, no obligation hydraulic calculation service which can optimise channel depths for a given capacity requirement.

Built-in fall (sloping invert) channels provide a degree of self-cleansing and should be used where possible. However, level invert or flat channels can function hydraulically where construction depth is restricted.

16-22

Select an outlet with an appropriate flow rate which meets any invert restrictions. Horizontal outlets offer shallower outlet points but are not as efficient hydraulically.

As an outlet will be at the lowest part of the system, select the deepest possible invert to allow for falls in channels connected to it.

Consider both maintenance facilities and aesthetic considerations.

Step 3 Selecting an outlet

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

SPECIFICATION AND ORDERING PROCEDURE CONTINUED

Choosing an Outlet

Page

Description

Maintenance

Aesthetics

16-18

The Ø110mm outlet spigot can be supplied with or without a foul air trap. If no foul air trap is used a sediment basket can be installed. If a foul air trap is used a debris sieve can be fitted.

An optional sediment basket or debris sieve provides some degree of maintenance. Complete cleaning will require removal of the foul air trap.

Spigot outlets are not visually intrusive and can be located by visual inspection along a channel run.

The Ø110mm outlet leisure discreet system provides greater flow rates than a spigot outlet. Flow rate is optimised in the 125mm deep gully.

Optional sediment basket requires periodic removal and cleaning.

One or two-way gully top options with a Ø110mm outlet, providing greater hydraulic capacity overall.

Maintenance is effected through an optional sediment basket or sieve with a foul air trap supplied as standard.

Hydraulic capacity maximised in vertical orientation.

Gully bodies have rounded bowls to minimise silt build up.

Modular Outlet option 1. Spigot

Jetting / rodding via the removal of the foul air trap.

Modular Outlet option 2.

Leisure discreet gully

Visually non-intrusive and can be located by visual inspection along a channel run.

Jetting / rodding via the removal of the foul air trap.

Modular Outlet option 3. Gully systems

20-22

The gully top is wider than the channel and is therefore identifiable within a channel run. Gully top grating options do not include ‘Slotted, Plastic, Composite, Quadrato or Slotted Intercept’ grating styles which are available in the Modular channel grating range.

ACO Modular 125 - System Overview

SPECIFICATION AND ORDERING PROCEDURE CONTINUED

General considerations

Page

Guide

Helpful hints

23-25

Start at the outlet position and work back adding channels as appropriate. Where combined falls or sloping falls are required, ensure there is a logical fall to the outlet where the deepest channel sections are positioned.

Consider the depths available in corners and branch units which, if a built in fall is required, should be a shallower invert than the outlet.

Increased run lengths can be effected by introducing level channels within a run of built in fall channels.

Step 4 Adding channels

Using longer length channels saves cost, minimises joints and reduces installation time. Shortening built-in fall channels is possible only at the start of a run. To adjust a built-in fall mid-run, it is necessary to introduce a level invert channel.

Step 5 End plates

Terminate the system with end plates corresponding to the channel depth at that location.

N/A

26-27

Select an edge detail appropriate for the Load Class and flooring finish.

PVC infill provides a low cost option for improving overall channel durability, particularly in trafficked areas.

Vinyl / flexible sheet flooring can be seamlessly ‘welded’ to ACO Building Drainage Vinyl Seal®.

28-32

Select correct Load Class for the application.

Step 6 Channel edge accessories

Step 7 Gratings

Security lockings can For bare foot areas be added at extra cost consider Heelsafe, to all gratings. Quadrato, Intercept or plastic grating styles. Do not use slip resistant Additional lead time gratings where vehicles may be required. are likely to turn on the grate. Consider grating availability for both channel and gully.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

LOAD CLASS

Unfortunately, for historical, application variances and material specific applications, there is not one standard with universal Load Class criteria that covers all building products and applications - which can be quite confusing for the specifier. ACO Building Drainage consciously decided to develop the Modular 125 channel system to conform to appropriate European standards in order to provide the specifier with confidence to specify products that will offer known reliable performance criteria. The Modular channel system has been tested in accordance with BS EN 14331 and complementary gully systems to BS EN 12532.

Because the general nature of the two types of product is different for many applications, the Load Class criteria described in both standards are different. However, in the table below a practical approximate comparison is provided to aid the specifier select products appropriate to the application.

BS EN 1433

Slow Moving Wheel

Application

(Drainage Channels) &

BS EN 1253

FACTA Load

Load (Tonnes)

Icon

BS EN 124

(Gullies for

Class

Pneumatic

Solid

(Manhole & Gully Tops)

Buildings)

(All products)

Tyres

H1.5

Non-load bearing

A15

0.5

N/A

L15

1.5

N/A

AAA

2.5

0.5

5.0

0.75

C250

6.5

1.0

D400

11.0

3.0

E600

16.0

5.0

B125

M125

Standards references:

Other useful references:

BS EN 1433 - Drainage channels for vehicular and pedestrian areas.

BS EN 124 - Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas.

FACTA specification via http://www.facta.org.uk/specification.pdf

BS EN 1253 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gullies for buildings.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA - OUTLET OPTIONS

Spigot Outlets 500mm End Outlet 153

500

125

115

Ø110

Description

500mm End Spigot Outlet

Part No

Invert (A)

Flow Rate*

AISI 304

l/s

Weight kg

105175

1.2

2.6

105176

1.2

2.8

105177

1.2

3.1

105178

1.2

3.3

105179

110

1.2

3.5

105180

125

1.2

3.7

1000mm End Outlet 1000

153 125

115

Ø110

16 Description

1000mm End Spigot Outlet

Part No

Invert (A)

Flow Rate*

Weight

AISI 304

l/s

105183

1.2

4.2

105184

1.2

4.6

105185

1.2

5.0

105186

1.2

5.4

105187

110

1.2

5.8

105188

125

1.2

6.2

Assumes use of in-line foul air trap, Part Number 401221.

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA - OUTLET OPTIONS

Spigot Outlets 500mm Centre Spigot Outlet 153

500

125

115

250

Ø110

Description

500mm Centre Spigot Outlet

Part No

Invert (A)

Flow Rate*

AISI 304

l/s

Weight kg

105191

1.2

2.7

105192

1.2

2.9

105193

1.2

3.1

105194

1.2

3.3

105195

110

1.2

3.5

105196

125

1.2

3.7

1000mm Centre Outlet

1000

153 125

115

500

Ø110

Description

1000mm Centre Spigot Outlet

Part No

Invert (A)

Flow Rate*

Weight

AISI 304

l/s

105199

1.2

4.2

105200

1.2

4.6

105201

1.2

5.1

105202

1.2

5.4

105203

110

1.2

5.8

105204

125

1.2

6.2

Assumes use of in-line foul air trap, Part Number 401221.

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA - OUTLET OPTIONS

Spigot Accessories Sediment Basket

91,5

Ø103,5

5mm Ø77

Description

Part No

Weight

21510

0.1Kg

Part No

Weight

97235

0.1Kg

Flow Rate l/s

Part No

Weight

1.2

97217

0.3Kg

Sediment Basket

Sieve

Ø104,5

Description Sieve

Ø110mm Outlet Trap Ø108,5mm A

51mm

Description 110mm Outlet Trap

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA - OUTLET OPTIONS

Gullies

153 125 97

500

B 115

115

Leisure Discreet Gully – Vertical

Ø110

Description

Leisure Discreet Vertical Gully

Optional Sieve – Vertical Outlet

Leisure Discreet Gully – Horizontal

Part No

Flow Rate*

AISI 304

l/s

105240

218

2.0

4.1

105241

248

2.3

4.6

105242

125

278

2.5

5.2

23650

0.3

153 125 97

Weight

70 30

Ø110

500

105

Description

Leisure Discreet Horizontal Gully

Optional Sieve – Horizontal Outlet

Part No

Flow Rate*

AISI 304

l/s

Weight kg

105236

218

182

1.5

4.3

105237

248

212

1.6

4.7

105238

125

278

242

1.8

4.9

23650

0.3

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA – GULLY OUTLET OPTIONS

Gullies One Way Gully Top 734 248

41 13

248

Ø184

Description

One Way Gully Top

Part No

Weight

AISI 304

105228

155.5

4.1

105229

185.5

4.7

105230

125

215.5

5.7

Two Way Gully Top

1220 486

248

41 13

248

Ø184

Description

Two Way Gully Top 20

Part No

AISI 304

Weight kg

105232

155.5

6.0

105233

185.5

7.1

105234

125

215.5

8.1

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GULLY OUTLET OPTIONS

Gully Bodies (for use with one and two way gully tops) Vertical Outlet Trapped

70mm

280mm

200mm

300mm X

X 110mm 200mm

Description Vertical Outlet Trapped

Part No

Flow

Weight

05364

4.0l/s

4.5Kg

Part No

Flow

Weight

05376

4.0l/s

7.0Kg

Vertical Outlet Trapped with Membrane Clamp

70mm

280mm

200mm

400mm X

X 110mm 200mm

Description Vertical Outlet Trapped with Membrane Clamp

70mm

200mm

160mm

300mm X

Horizontal Outlet Trapped

X 110mm 200mm

Description Horizontal Outlet Trapped

Part No

Flow

05365

3.2l/s

Weight 3.9Kg 400mm

Horizontal Outlet Trapped with Membrane Clamp

110mm 200mm

Description Horizontal Outlet Trapped with Membrane Clamp

70mm

200mm

160mm

Part No

Flow

Weight

05377

3.2l/s

6.4Kg

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA – GULLY OUTLET ACCESSORIES

Gully Accessories Sieve 16,5

Ø178

Description Sieve

Part No

Weight

05839

0.25Kg

Part No

Weight

05835

0.2Kg

Part No

Weight

05834

0.9Kg

Part No

Weight

05845

0.1Kg

Part No

Weight

05842

0.1Kg

Sediment Basket Vertical Gully

90 ±2

Ø175

Description Sediment Basket Vertical Gully

Sediment Basket Horizontal Gully

213 ±2

Ø175

Description Sediment basket horizontal gully

‘O’ - Ring

Description ‘O’ - Ring

Drainage Ring Ø245/185

Description Drainage Ring

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANNEL UNITS

Channel Units and Accessories Level Invert Channels

153 125

Description

500mm Long Level Invert

1000mm Long Level Invert

2000mm Long Level Invert

3000mm Long Level Invert

Part No

AISI 304

Weight kg

105119

500

2.3

105120

500

2.5

105121

500

2.7

105122

500

2.9

105123

500

110

3.1

105124

500

125

3.4

105127

1000

3.9

105128

1000

4.2

105129

1000

4.6

105130

1000

5.0

105131

1000

110

5.4 5.8

105132

1000

125

105135

2000

7.2

105136

2000

7.9

105137

2000

8.6

105138

2000

9.5

105139

2000

110

10.4 11.2

105140

2000

125

105143

3000

10.2

105144

3000

11.3

105145

3000

12.4

105146

3000

13.5

105147

3000

110

14.6

105148

3000

125

15.7

All channels are supplied complete with levelling feet, fixing ties, neoprene gaskets and fixings.

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANNEL UNITS

Channel Units and Accessories Sloping Invert Channels

153 125

Description

Part No

Weight

AISI 304

500mm Long Sloping Invert

105151

500

2.4

105152

500

2.5

1000mm Long Sloping Invert

105155

1000

4.0

105156

1000

4.4

105157

1000

4.8

105158

1000

110

5.2

105161

2000

7.5

105162

2000

8.2

105163

2000

8.9

105164

2000

110

9.7

105165

2000

110

125

10.5

105168

3000

10.7

105169

3000

11.8

105170

3000

12.9

105171

3000

110

14.0

105172

3000

110

125

15.1

2000mm Long Sloping Invert

3000mm Long Sloping Invert

All channels are supplied complete with levelling feet, fixing ties, neoprene gaskets and fixings. 24

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA – CORNER & BRANCH UNITS

Channel Units and Accessories 639

500mm Corner Unit – Right Hand

500

Description

500mm Corner Unit Right Hand

514

153 125 97

Part No

Invert

AISI 304

(A) mm

Weight kg

105207

3.9

105208

4.3

105209

4.7

105210

5.1

105211

110

5.5

105212

125

5.8 639

500mm Corner Unit – Left Hand

Description

500mm Corner Unit Left Hand

514

153 125 97

Part No

Invert

AISI 304

(A) mm

Weight kg

105214

4.0

105215

4.3

105216

4.8

105217

5.1

105218

110

5.5

105219

125

6.3 639

500mm Branch Unit

500 250

500mm Branch Unit

Description

Part No

Invert

AISI 304

(A) mm

105221

3.9

105222

4.3

105223

4.7

105224

5.1

105225

110

5.4

105226

125

5.8

All channels are supplied complete with levelling feet, fixing ties, neoprene gaskets and fixings.

Weight

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TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; END PLATES & ACCESSORIES

End Plates End Plates

153

Description

End Plates

1,5

Ă&#x2DC;7

Part No

Invert

Weight

AISI 304

(A) mm

105100

0.2

105101

0.2

105102

0.2

105103

108

0.24

105104

110

123

0.26

105105

125

138

0.29

All end plates are supplied complete with, neoprene gaskets and fixings.

Accessories PVC Infill accessory is inserted into the underside of the visible edge of the drainage channel and associated component sections. PVC Infill can be site fitted or factory fitted if required. This accessory is recommended when the installation is subject to wheeled loadings from trolleys or vehicles to prevent damage to the visible edge of the drainage channel. 26

PVC Infill

PVC infill

Description PVC Infill

Part No

Weight per metre

Unit

26270

0.5

Per channel metre

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ACCESSORIES & SECURITY

ACO Building Drainage Vinyl SealÂŽ

Description

Part No

Unit

Flexible PVC Seal

49062

* per metre

Rigid PVC Extrusion

49061

* per metre

* Double quantity required for each channel metre

Grating Lockings & Security For applications where locked gratings are required, the Modular 125 channel system can be supplied with two factory fitted anti-vandal options: Standard Locking (activated by a conventional hexagon wrench) and Security Locking (activated by a security wrench). Description Standard Channel Locking (Linear Metre)

Part No

Unit

26310

per metre channel run

Security Channel Locking (Linear Metre)

26320

per metre channel run

Channel Grating Locking (Linear Metre)

26340

per metre channel run

Security Gully Grating Locking

26350

per gully top

Standard Gully Grating Locking

26360

per gully top

Hexagon Wrench 5 mm A/F (Standard)

46876

each

Hexagon Wrench 5 mm A/F (Security)

46786

each

Notes: 1. All locking options are factory fit only. 2. Channel systems required with locking accessory requires appropriate locked grating option as described on pages 28 to 32. Standard gully gratings will be modified at the factory for locking as required. 3. Channel locking kit includes locking studs applied to channel, locking bar and screw fixing (standard or security). 4. Appropriate standard or security locking wrench to be ordered separately as listed above.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANNEL GRATINGS

Gratings Slip Resistant Mesh A

33mm

Part No

A mm

BS EN 1433

AISI 304 Slip Resistant Mesh Grating

Finish

123mm

A Class Description

20mm

23x23mm

C Class Weight kg

Load Class

21610

1000

A15

Electro Polished

3.0

21710

500

A15

Electro Polished

1.6

21810

1000

C250

Electro Polished

4.2

21910

500

C250

Electro Polished

2.2

Plain Mesh A

33mm 20mm

123mm

20mm

123mm

23x23mm

A Class Description

Part No

A mm

BS EN 1433

AISI 304 Plain Mesh Grating

Finish

C Class Weight kg

Load Class

21620

1000

A15

Electro-polish

3.0

21720

500

A15

Electro-polish

1.6

21820

1000

C250

Electro-polish

4.2

21920

500

C250

Electro-polish

2.2

Ladder A 20mm 123mm

20mm

Description

Part No

A mm

AISI 304

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

Ladder Grating

21741

1000

C250

Pickled

3.4

(Reversible Plain or Slip Resistant)

21740

500

C250

Pickled

2.0

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANNEL GRATINGS

Gratings Heelsafe

5mm

20mm

Part No

A mm

AISI 304 Heelsafe Grating

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

96818

1000

B125

Linished

3.4

96819

500

B125

Linished

2.0

Heelsafe Locked*

123mm

20mm

7mm

Description

123mm

7mm

250mm

250mm A

Description

Part No

A mm

AISI 304 Heelsafe Grating Locked*

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

402071

1000

B125

Linished

3.4

402072

500

B125

Linished

2.0

* Locking recess in grating provided as standard. For locked perforated gratings in channel, refer to Page 27 details. A

123

Perforated Locked*

2 20

Description

Part No

A mm

AISI 304 Perforated Grating Locked*

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

105504

1000

C250

Pickled

3.6

105505

500

C250

Pickled

1.8

* Locking recess in grating provided as standard. For locked perforated gratings in channel, refer to Page 27 details. Slotted Locked A

32.0

122.5

21.0

1.5

Description

Part No

A mm

AISI 304 Slotted Grating Locked*

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

105518

1000

A15

Pickled

2.0

105519

500

A15

Pickled

1.0

105520

1000

C250

Pickled

4.7

105521

500

C250

Pickled

2.3

* Locking recess in grating provided as standard. For locked slotted gratings in channel, refer to Page 27 for details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA – CHANNEL GRATINGS

Gratings Plastic Grating A 25mm

123mm

20mm

Description

Part No

A mm

BS EN 1433

AISI 304 Plastic Grating

Weight kg

21690

1000

A15

White

1.2

21790

500

A15

White

0.6

250 mm

Composite Grating*

Finish

Load Class

31 mm

250 mm

123 mm

8 mm Description

Part No

21 mm

Ø 9 mm A mm

BS EN 1433

AISI 304 Composite Grating

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

15704

500

C250

Black

1.2

10735

500

C250

White

1.2

* Locking recess in grating provided as standard. For locked slotted gratings in channel, refer to Page 27 for details. Quadrato

250

123

6mm

30 20 A

Description

Part No

A mm

BS EN 1433

AISI 304 Quadrato Grating Quadrato grating (Locked*)

Weight kg

105529

1000

A15

Linished

3.2

105530

500

A15

Linished

1.6

105527

1000

A15

Linished

3.2

105528

500

A15

Linished

1.6

250

123

22mm

Intercept

Finish

Load Class

20 A

Description

Part No

A mm

AISI 304 Intercept Grating Intercept Grating (Locked)*

BS EN 1433

Finish

Weight kg

Load Class

105538

1000

A15

Linished

3.6

105539

500

A15

Linished

1.8

105536

1000

A15

Linished

3.6

105537

500

A15

Linished

1.8

Grating Locking and Security

* Refer to Page 27 for grating locking and security details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANNEL GRATINGS

Gully Gratings Slip Resistant Mesh

23mm

218mm

40mm

218mm

23mm

Description Slip Resistant Mesh

3mm

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

05919

M125

Electropolished

2.0

Plain Mesh

23mm

218mm

40mm

218mm

23mm

3mm

Description

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

Plain Mesh

05921

M125

Electropolished

2.1

218mm

40mm

Perforated

Description Perforated

7mm

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

42115

L15

Pickled

1.6

Solid

218mm

40mm

218mm

Description Solid

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

42116

L15

Pickled

1.7

Grating Locking and Security Refer to Page 27 for grating locking and security details.

ACO Modular 125 - Technical Data and Accessories

TECHNICAL DATA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GULLY GRATINGS

Gratings Ladder

Description

5mm

218mm

40mm

20mm

218mm

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

401692

M125

Pickled

4.0

Ladder (Reversible Plain or Slip Resistant)

Weir

10mm

218mm

40mm

198mm

Description

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

42118

M125

Pickled

4.3

Weir

Heelsafe 218mm

Heelsafe

5mm

7mm

Description

7mm

218mm

40mm

Pat No AISI 304

BS EN 1253 Load Class

Finish

Weight kg

96884

L15

Linished

2.2

Grating Locking and Security Refer to Page 27 for gully grating locking and security details.

Notes: ACO Modular 125 available in 316 grade stainless steel to order. Contact ACO Building Drainage Helpline on 01462 816666 or e-mail buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk for further details.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

MODULAR SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INVERTS

H = 65mm

H = 95mm

H = 125mm

A Min

108

138

A Max

130

160

190

B Min

338

368

398

B Max

390

420

450

80mm

25mm min

One-Way & Two-way Gully Tops with Vertical Gully Outlet

Ø110mm

25mm min.

One-Way & Two-way Gully Tops with Horizontal Gully Outlet H = 65mm

H = 95mm

A Min

108

H = 125mm 138

A Max

130

160

190

C Min

236

266

296

C Max

288

318

348

D Min

258

288

318

D Max

310

340

370

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

GULLY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION

Basic Instructions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; details may vary depending upon application Step 1 Base Preparation

Step 4 Pour Concrete

Prepare base with 100mm compacted Type 1 fill.

Pour concrete slab and leave for 24 hours before removing shuttering.

Sept 2 Gully Positioning

Step 4 (Continued)

Position gully bodies and measure for shuttering and oversite concrete level.

Keep pipework clear of loose materials.

Step 3 Construct Shutters

Step 5 Re-Position Gully

Construct shutters, position and mark concrete level. Leaving the shutters long allows easy removal after concrete pour.

Position gully(s) and check levels. Keep loose materials clear of gully.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

GULLY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION

Step 6 Backfill Gullies

of the channel to allow access to levelling feet, fixing ties and flange plates. Prior to bedding and haunching, check joints and traps for water tightness.

Backfill gullies with concrete and float to flange level. Step 7 DPM Step 8 Form Levelling Screed Shuttering Taking into account finished floor materials and thickness (sharp sand, paviors, tiles, vinyl etc) construct shuttering for the levelling screed. Pour screed and remove shuttering.

Fit DPM and clamp in flange as appropriate. Step 8 Channel Assembly

Weigh the channels down when back filling the trench to prevent the channels from lifting or floating. Fully extend and twist channel fixing ties to provide a good anchorage. Pour suitable cement or resin mortar around the channel. The mortar should be of a type and consistency to ensure there can be a good compaction of this material both under the channel base and particularly under the channel edge. The bed and surround must have sufficient strength to support the channel in service. For light and medium duty applications up to Load Class C250, a suitable mortar of Strength Class C30/37 to BS EN 206-1 with a maximum aggregate size of 10mm should be used. Where it is not possible to provide the depth of surround as prescribed in Step 2, a suitable mortar of Strength Class at least C35/45 to BS EN 206-1 with a maximum aggregate size of 10mm may be used to support the channel

Loose assemble gullies, channel sections and joint gaskets. Leave spacer bars intact until channel has been completely installed. Loose assemble gullies, channel

section and joint gaskets in drainage run ensuring compatibility of adjacent channels, position and level before final tightening of all joints. For Load Class C250 applications, allow 200mm either side and under the channel for concrete backfill support, where this is not possible, seek engineering advice. For Load Class A15 and B125 applications, allow for a minimum of 30mm of bedding material and approximately 50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100mm either side

following engineering advice. Step 8 (continued) Remove immediately from the inside surfaces of the channel (or gully) any mortar or concrete spillage. For channels with vinyl edge detail, refer to pages 37-38.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

CHANNEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Step 9a – Block Pavior Finish

Step 10 – Sealing A mastic sealant should be provided between the edge of the channel and floor typically 8 – 10mm wide and 10 – 15mm deep. In some cases it may be necessary to apply a suitable primer to the stainless steel before applying the sealant. The sealant manufacturers’ advice should be sought for each individual application. Step 11 – Grating Installation

Prepare screed base working mix under channel and gully top flange and lay block paviors on 300mm wide epoxy surround to prevent movement. Set paviors 3mm maximum above channel edge. Complete paviors on compacted sharp sand bed.

Spacing bars with the channel are provided to give stiffness and rigidity during manufacture, site handling and installation. They also prevent closure of the grating aperture during the concreting phase of installation.

Step 9b – Tile Finish

These bars should be left in position until immediately before the gratings are inserted in place. The spacer bars may be removed by striking them with a sharp horizontal blow with a mallet. Step 12 – Cleaning 36

Prepare haunching on screed base working mix under channel and gully top flange. Lay levelling screed and lay tiles in cement bedding.

Remove all protective tape from the channel edge and clean the surface with a solvent if necessary to remove any adhesive residue. Wash and clean the channel, empty the silt basket and refit the gratings.

Step 9c – Flexible Sheet Finish

Cutting and Welding On-site It is not easy to work with stainless steel on site, as the material is particularly hard and special cutting equipment is needed. Similarly if stainless steel is welded on site then care should be taken to ensure that all welded surfaces are properly finished either by hand, or with an acid finishing.

Fit the ACO Vinyl Seal® rigid extrusion and flexible seal system to channel and gully edge as described on pages 37-38. Prepare haunching

It may not be possible to achieve a uniform surface appearance or guarantee full passivation of the weld in these circumstances. Hence finishing under factory conditions will be far superior in this respect.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

ACO BUILDING DRAINAGE VINYL SEAL速

Sealing Vinyl Sheet Flooring to Drainage Channels and Gullies Vinyl sheet is a common flooring finish in many of the areas where stainless steel drainage channels and gullies are required. Previously the standard method of jointing the two was by a mechanical clamping system. Although functional, this mechanical clamping mechanism can be cumbersome to fit and increase the potential areas for bacterial growth. In order to overcome the frequently encountered problems of achieving watertight and bacteria free seals, ACO have developed the ACO Building Drainage Vinyl Seal速 a unique solution that will enable quick, easy and economical installation. ACO Building Drainage Vinyl Seal速 provides a completely watertight and bacteria free seal. This method of sealing requires no additional tools or skills other than those required for the professional fitting of vinyl sheet flooring, making the installation quick, easy and economical. The seal is significantly more cost effective than the traditional mechanical type and is designed to fit ACO Building Drainage stainless steel drainage channels.

Step 1 Remove channel protective tape prior to fixing extrusion. Step 2 Cut grey rigid extrusion to suit ensuring any mitres are cut accurately otherwise pressure points may appear in the finished fioor in use. Step 3 Using Sheet Plier Grip Wrench supplied, clip the vinyl seal rigid extrusion to underside of channel

Step 4 Where there are joint plates in the channel run cut a notch out of the rigid extrusion as shown to enable the extrusion to be clipped to the underside of the channel. Step 5

Channel Edge

Flexible seal

Heat welded joint

Vinyl sheet flooring (2-4mm thick) Floor adhesive

Here you can see the rigid extrusion cut to suit and fitted prior to the fitting of the black flexible seal.

Step 6

Rigid seal extrusion (Patent applied for)

Insert the black flexible seal as shown, making sure that the curved concave section of the seal faces TOWARDS the channel edge and that the groove in the flexible seal engages with the notch on the rigid extrusion. (It may help to lubricate the flexible seal when inserting using a water soluble soapy solution).

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

ACO BUILDING DRAINAGE VINYL SEAL速

Step 7

Step 12

Using the Sheet Plier Grip Wrench, proceed along the channel inserting the flexible seal.

Grout any voids at connecting PVC joints and mitred corners straight joints or fixings to ensure a continuous fully supported finish.

Step 8 As can be seen when fitting around a corner, the flexible seal may be kept in one piece to minimise joints. Step 9 Here you can see the rigid extrusion and flexible seal fitted prior to screeding / back filling.

Step 10

Install the channel into the ground ensuring the flooring screed is flush to the top edge of the rigid extrusion. Protect the channel & seal assembly from splashes of concrete or screed. Step 11 Depending on the installation, additional suitable fixings may be required to secure the rigid extrusion to the floor substrate. If this should be required, separately drill and countersink the rigid extrusion making sure all the fixings are finished flush with the top of the extrusion.

Step 13 Prior to laying the vinyl sheet flooring, peel the protective film from the rigid extrusion (a knife may be required to cut the film adjacent to the flexible seal) and ensure all surfaces are clean and dry. Step 14 When preparing the vinyl sheet material and floor surface, apply a compatible adhesive also to the top surface of the rigid extrusion e.g. Altrofix 19 two part water resistant eurethane adhesive. taking care not to apply adhesive to the flexible seal. This is to ensure the vinyl sheet floor is reliably anchored over its full area. Step 15 Lay the sheet flooring against the flexible seal edge and prepare the welded joint between the flexible seal and vinyl sheet flooring as normal by scoring the sheet/seal joint to approximately half the depth of the sheet flooring thickness . Either in-colour or black welding filler rod may be used to weld the joint. Remove surplus weld material from the joint using a spatula when the welded joint has cooled.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Although robust, all grades of stainless steel will stain and discolour due to surface deposits and, as such, can never be accepted as completely maintenance free. In order to achieve maximum corrosion resistance, the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Provided the grade of stainless steel and the surface finish are correctly selected, and cleaning schedules carried out on a regular basis, excellent performance and long service life are assured.

Factors Affecting Maintenance Surface contamination and the formation of deposits must be prevented in order to maintain a durable and hygienic surface. These deposits may be minute particles of iron or rust from other sources used on the building of new premises and not removed until after the stainless steel drainage products have been installed. Wire brushes and wire wool must not be used to remove marks and cement spillages as this will only serve to introduce iron impurities to the material surface. Care must also be taken when storing, erecting or cutting carbon steel near to stainless steel. Industrial and even naturally occurring atmospheric conditions can produce deposits which can be equally corrosive, e.g. salt deposits from marine conditions. The working environment can offer more aggressive conditions, for example the high humidity found in swimming pools increases the speed of discolouration and therefore requires maintenance on a more frequent basis. Modern processes use many cleaners, sterilisers and bleaches for hygienic purposes. All these proprietary solutions, when used in accordance with makers instructions are safe, but if used incorrectly (e.g.warm or concentrated) can cause discolouration and corrosion on the surface of any quality of stainless steel.

Strong acid solutions are sometimes used to clean masonry and tiling of buildings but they should never be permitted to come into contact with metals, including stainless steel. If this should happen the acid solution must be removed immediately by copious application of water.

Maintenance Programme With care taken during fabrication and installation, cleaning before handing over to the client should present no special problems, although more attention may be required if the installation period has been prolonged. Where surface contamination is suspected, immediate attention to cleaning after site fixing will encourage a trouble free product. Food and beverage handling, pharmaceutical and chemical industry applications require extremely high levels of cleanliness applicable to each industry. Advice is often sought concerning the frequency of cleaning stainless steel and the answer is quite simple: clean the metal when it is dirty in order to restore its original appearance. This may vary from once to four times a year for external applications or it may be once a day for an item in hygienic or aggressive situations. Frequency and cost of cleaning is lower with stainless steel than with many other materials, and will often outweigh the initial higher cost of this superior product.

ACO Modular 125 - Installation

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Methods The Modular system components are easy to clean. Washing with soap or a mild detergent and warm water followed by a clear water rinse is usually quite adequate for most applications. An enhanced aesthetic appearance will be achieved if the cleaned surface is finally wiped dry.

Precautions Acid cleaners should be used for cleaning, only when other methods have proved unsatisfactory. Manufacturers directions should be followed.

Problem

Cleaning Agent

Comment

Routine cleaning, all finishes.

Soap or mild detergent and water (such

Sponge, rinse with clean water, wipe

and materials

as washing up liquid).

dry if necessary.

Fingerprints, all finishes.

Stubborn stains and discolouration.

Oil and grease marks, all finishes.

Soap or warm water or organic solvent

Rinse with clean water, wipe dry

(e.g.acetone, alcohol).

if necessary.

Mild cleaning solutions (e.g. Jif,

Rinse well with clean water and

Goddard Stainless Steel Care).

wipe dry.

Organic solvents (e.g. acetone, alcohol).

Clean after with soap and water, rinse

with clean water and dry. Rust and other corrosion products.

Most mild corrosion and staining effects

Rinse well with copious amounts of

can be removed by application of

clean water (precautions for acid

commercially avaliable metal polishes.

cleaners should be observed).

Check manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s details before use

Scratches on brushed finishes.

Household synthetic fibre scouring pads

Never use ordinary steel wool as iron

(e.g. Scotch Brite fibre pad).

particles can become embedded in the

Apply in direction of brushed finish.

surface being cleaned and cause

Clean with soap or detergent as per

corrosion problems.

routine cleaning.

Always read instructions on proprietry cleaning agents.

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

FAMILIES

Stainless steel is the name given to a wide range of steels which have the characteristics of greatly enhanced corrosion resistance over conventional mild and low alloy steels. The enhanced corrosion resistance of stainless steel essentially comes from the addition of at least 11% chromium, however most stainless steels commonly used contain around 18% chromium. Other significant alloying elements include nickel and for superior corrosion resistant properties, molybdenum. For ACO Building Drainage applications, the principal properties of stainless steel may be summarised as follows:

Durable and corrosion resistant in highly aggressive environments.

Hygienic, easily cleaned surfaces.

Aesthetically attractive surface finish.

Good forming and fabrication characteristics.

Excellent strength and resistance to oxidisation at high temperatures.

All of which make stainless steel an obvious first choice material for demanding applications.

Stainless Steel Families Stainless steel is used across a wide spectrum of engineering applications and this has led to the development of the vast range of different types of stainless steels that are now available. There are four main grades of stainless steel: Austenitic Stainless Steels This group of stainless steels is the most widely used and encompasses the generic 304 and 316 grades of material. These materials are used in the ACO Building Drainage manufacturing process and are ideal for applications including food processing, leisure, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical industries.

304 grade stainless steels contain around 18% chromium and 10% nickel and provides excellent corrosion resistance. For applications where superior corrosion resistance properties are required under extreme conditions particularly where chlorides are involved, 316 grade stainless steels are used and contain around 17% chromium, 12% nickel and 2.2% molybdenum. Unlike all other grades of stainless steels, austenitic grades are non-magnetic and as a consequence magnetic particles are not attracted to the system surfaces which otherwise would encourage both contamination and corrosion. Ferritic Stainless Steels Ferritic stainless steels have inferior corrosion resistance properties compared to austenitic 304 and 316 grades and are used in less demanding applications such as domestic appliance and motor car trim.This grade of stainless steel is slightly more brittle when compared to austenitic grades. Ferritic steels contain between 11.5% and 16.5% chromium and less than 0.5% nickel. This group of steels are magnetic and will attract particulates which can cause contamination problems. Ferritic steels are not suitable for drainage products.

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

FAMILIES AND CORROSION RESISTANCE

Martensitic Stainless Steels Martensitic steels are magnetic and have the highest strength of the groups of stainless steels, however they also have the poorest corrosion resistance. They can be hardened by heat treatment and generally find their main application in cutlery manufacture. Martensitic steels contain around 12.5% chromium and contain a relatively high carbon content of 0.3% (austenitic and ferritic steels contain around 0.02% and 0.04% carbon respectively). Martensitic steels’ poor corrosion resistance make them unsuitable for drainage applications. Duplex Stainless Steels Duplex stainless steels have an effective austenitic/ferritic structure and are characterised by good corrosion resistance, high strength and in particular, good resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Duplex steels contain around 22% chromium, 5.5% nickel, 3% molybdenum and 0.02% carbon. This group of steels are magnetic and will attract particulates which can cause contamination problems and therefore are unsuitable for drainage applications.

Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance The single most important property of stainless steels and the reason for their existence and widespread use, is their natural corrosion resistance. In spite of their name, stainless steels can both ‘stain’ and corrode if used incorrectly. The reason for the good corrosion properties is due to the formation of a very thin, invisible oxide film that forms on the surface of the material in oxidising environments such as the atmosphere and water.

This film is a chromium-rich oxide which protects the steel from attack in aggressive environments. As chromium is added to a steel, a rapid reduction in the corrosion rate is observed because of this protective film. In order to obtain a compact and continuous passive film, a chromium content of at least 11% is required. Passivity increases fairly rapidly with increasing chromium content up to about 17% chromium. The most important alloying element is therefore chromium, but a number of other elements including nickel, molybdenum and nitrogen also contribute to the corrosion resistance properties of stainless steels. Other alloying elements may also be added to enhance the corrosion resistance in particular environments. Stainless steels must oxidise in order to form the passive, chromium-rich oxide film. Stainless steels have a very strong tendency to passivate and only a small amount of oxidising agents are needed for passivation - air and water are sufficient to passivate stainless steels and indeed, this oxide film is spontaneously regenerated when exposed to oxygen. An important factor to note is that the passive film is self-healing, so when the material is cut or machined or, should chemical or mechanical damage occur, the passive film will ‘heal’ or re-passivate in oxidising environments - unlike a painted finish on mild steel. Selection of the correct grade of material for each application is an important factor in the design process. It is important to note that even 316 grades of stainless steel are not immune to all kinds of chemical attack; use with reducing solutions such as hydrochloric and sulphuric acids particularly when in concentrated and/or hot form, requires careful consideration. See corrosion resistance chart on pages 45 and 46.

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

FINISHING PROCESSES

Stainless Steel Finishing Processes A stainless steel finish should appear clean, smooth and faultless. This is obvious when the steel is used for such purposes demanding stringent hygiene or decorative trim applications, but a fine surface finish is also crucial in respect to its corrosion resistant properties. The corrosion resistance properties of stainless steel are achieved by the spontaneous formation of a very thin chromium-rich oxide layer over the surface of the material. Unfortunately, surface defects and imperfections introduced during the manufacturing process may drastically disturb the self healing process of the passive layer and subsequently reduce the corrosion resistance of the material. In the manufacturing process it is the welding that creates the greatest challenge to corrosion resistance. All ACO Building Drainage products are subjected to specialised treatment to ensure the material retains the maximum resistance to corrosion. Pickle Passivation Plant

Untreated Stainless Steel The blue oxide film has substantially reduced corrosion resistance.

After welding stainless steel, a bluish high temperature oxide film can be seen which has substantially inferior corrosion protection properties compared to the original passive layer. Immediately beneath this blue oxide film is a thin layer of chromium depleted metal which makes the metal surface susceptible to corrosion. Post weld treatment is, therefore, very important to restore the corrosion protection properties and is effectively achieved by removing the blue high temperature oxide film and chromium depleted layer to restore the surface of the material. This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cleaningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is essentially a controlled corrosion process using chemicals, this will restore not only its original corrosion resistance performance but also the high quality aesthetics. The chemical processing methods used in the ACO Building Drainage process are summarised as follows:

ACO resources include the largest pickle passivation plant in Europe

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

FINISHING PROCESSES

Pickle Passivation

Electropolishing

The standard ACO Building Drainage manufacturing process uses the pickle passivation chemical finishing process to restore the products to their full optimum corrosion resistant state without damaging the surface finish. This is considered the best method for cleaning welded joints.

Electropolishing is ideal for producing a uniform, highly reflective lustre with an extremely smooth finish even on the most complex product contours. This is a well proven method of polishing and is achieved by an electro-chemical process which is essentially the reverse of electroplating.

Pickle passivation is a two-phase process.

Electropolishing. Pickle Passivation Process.

Electropolishing further enhances surface smoothness and provides a brighter surface appearance.

Pickle Passivation restores corrosion resistance properties fully.

Pickling removes both the bluish high temperature oxide film and the chromium depleted layer and is achieved by placing the components in a pickling bath containing a mixture of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid. The second phase is passivation and in many ways is similar to the pickling process. For this process the components are placed in a bath containing nitric acid only. This treatment strengthens the passive layer and also removes any iron impurities that may have become embedded in the surface of the stainless steel during the manufacturing process. This treatment is important where mechanical cleaning of the components has taken place with the use of wire brushes, grinding wheels and files where iron particles from other materials may contaminate the stainless steel surface.

The components are immersed in a bath of electrolyte containing phosphoric acid where the components become the anode of a direct current electrical circuit. The process is characterised by the selective attack on the surface of the components whereby upstanding roughnesses are preferentially dissolved and will yield a progressively smoother, brighter surface. For pharmaceutical and food processing industries, bacterial resistance is considerably improved by the electropolishing process.

Certain gratings within the ACO Building Drainage range are electropolished as standard. All stainless steel products can be electropolished if required to special order.

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

CORROSION RESISTANCE CHART

The corrosion resistance information contained within this table is indicative only. All data is based on reactions noted at an ambient temperature of 20째C. Higher temperatures will generally reduce the corrosion resistance of the materials.

We shall arrange for tests to be undertaken with the reagent to establish the chemical resistance of the materials. Other gasket and sealing ring materials are available. Please contact us for further information. l Recommended

Suitable. However, contact ACO Building Drainage for further advice.

Please contact ACO Building Drainage if guarantees are required of specific material suitability.

Not recommended

No data available

Reagent

Stainless Stainless EPDM Neoprene Viton Steel Steel Gasket Gasket 304 316

Acetic Acid 20%

Carbon Tetrachloride

? x

Acetic Acid 80%

Caustic Potash

l l

Acetone

Caustic Soda

Alcohol (Methyl or Ethyl)

x ?

Chloride (Dry)

Chloride (Wet)

? x

Aluminium Sulphate

Chloraocetic Acid

Ammonia Gas (Dry)

Chlorobenzene

Ammonium Chloride

Chloroform

Ammonium Hydroxide

Chrome Acid 50%

? x

Ammonium Nitrate

Chromic Acid 10%

x ? x x ? x

x x x x x x x

? x

Aluminium Chloride

Ammonium Phosphate

Citric Acid

? l l l l l

Ammonium Sulphate

Copper Chloride

? x

Ammonium Sulphide

Copper Cyanide

Amyl Chloride

Copper Nitrate

Aniline

x ?

~ ~ x

Copper Sulphate

Barium Chloride

Cottonseed Oil

~ ~

x x

~ ~

Cresol

x x

~ ~ ~ ~

x x x

? ?

x x

x ? l

Barium Hydroxide 10%

Barium Sulphate

Cyclohexanone

Barium Sulphide

Cyclorexanol

Beer

Dimethyleanine

Beet Sugar Liquors

Dionylphalate

Benzene

Disodium Phosphate

~ ~ ~ ~

Benzoic Acid

x x

Distilled Water

Bleach -12.5%Active C1

Ethyl Acetate

Boric Acid

~ x

~ ~

Ethylene Glycol

Bromine Water

? x

Bromic Acid

~ ~

Ethylene Chloride

x x

Butane

Fatty acids (Cb)

Ferric Sulphate

Calcium Carbonate

Fluorene Gas (wet)

x ? x

Calcium Chloride

Formaldehyde (37%)

Formic Acid (90%)

Freon 12

l l

Calcium Hydroxide Calcium Hypochlorite Calcium Sulphate

~ ~

Fruit Juices and Pulp

Cane Sugar Liquors

Furfural

Carbon Bisulphide

Gasoline (Refined)

Carbon Dioxide

Glucose

Glycerine

Carbon Acid

Carbon Monoxide

ACO Modular 125 - Stainless Steel

CORROSION RESISTANCE CHART

Reagent

Stainless Stainless EPDM Neoprene Viton Steel Steel Gasket Gasket 304 316

Reagent

Sea Water

Sewage

? ?

x ?

x ? x x x

Silver Nitrate

Hydrochloric Acid (40%)

x x

Hydrocyanic Acid

Hydrobromic Acid (20%)

Hydrogen Peroxide (90%) l

~ ~

Hydroquinone Hypochlorous Acid

Silver Sulphate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bisulphite

Sodium Carbonate

l l

Iodine

Kerosene

Lactic Acid 25%

Sodium Cyanide

Sodium Ferrocyanide

Sodium Hydroxide

Linseed Oil

Sodium Hypochlorite

x ?

Liqueurs

Sodium Sulphate

Magnesium Chloride

Sodium Sulphide

? ?

Magnesium Sulphate

Sodium Sulphite

Sodium Thiosulphate

Stannous Chloride

Stearic Acid

Sulphite Liquor

Sulphurous Acid

x ? ? ?

Sulphur

x x x

? ? ?

Methyl Chloride

? ?

x x

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

x x x

Milk

Minerals Oils

Maleic Acid

Stainless Stainless EPDM Neoprene Viton Steel Steel Gasket Gasket 304 316

Muriatic Acid

x ?

Nickel Chloride

Nickel Sulphate

Oils and Fats

Sulphuric Acid 70%

Oleic Acid

Sulphuric Acid 93%

Oleum

Oxalic Acid

? ? x x

? ? ? ? x x x

Tannic Acid

Palmitic Acid 10%

Tanning Liquors Tartaric Acid

x x

Toluene

Trichloroethylene

Petroleum Oils (Sour)

x x

? x x

Triethanolamine

~ ~

Trisodium Phosphate

Phosphorous Trichloride

x x

~ ~

x x x

Phenol 5%

? ? x ?

Perchloric Acid 70%

x x

~ ~

Perchloric Acid 10%

~ ~

Turpentine

Photographic Solutions

Urea

l l

Sulphur Dioxide (Dry) Sulphur Dioxide (Wet) Sulphuric Acid 50%

Picric Acid

Plating Solutions

Urine

Potassium Carbonate

Vinegar

Potassium Chloride

Water (Fresh)

Potassium Cyanide

Water (Mine)

Potassium Dichromate

Water (Salt)

Potassium Hydroxide

Whisky

Potassium Permanganate

Wines

Potassium Sulphate

~ ~

Xylene

Propane Gas

Zinc Chloride

x ?

Propyl Alcohol

Zinc Sulphate

ACO Modular 125 - Model Specification Clause

MODEL SPECIFICATION CLAUSE

ACO Building Drainage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Modular 125 Linear Drainage System A range of austenitic stainless steel linear drainage channels and accessories with level and sloping invert channels, gratings and accessories.

leisure, showers, wet rooms, kitchens, food and beverage processing, hospitals and healthcare, abattoirs, chemical plant and washdown areas.

Suitable for linear drainage in changing rooms,

Manufacturer:

ACO Building Drainage, ACO Business Centre, Caxton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 0LF Tel: 01462 816666, Fax: 01462 851490. Email: buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk

Material:

304 grade austenitic stainless steel to BS EN 10088 pickle passivated.

Product:

ACO Modular 125 linear drainage system to BS EN 1433 Load Class A15 to C250.

Literature:

Contact ACO Building Drainage department for details.

Link to web:

http://www.acobuildingdrainge.com/modular.php

Design:

ACO Building Drainage Technical Services provide design and specification.

NBS Specification Clause Reference 47

For relevant NBS Specification, refer to NBS section for floor channel systems relating to Clause 310 Floor Channels in R11 - Above ground foul drainage channels. Note: A specification in NBS format is available to download from www.thenbs.com or www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk

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ÂŠ June 2012 ACO Technologies plc. All reasonable care has been taken in compiling the information in this document. All recommendations and suggestions on the use of ACO products are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond the control of the Company. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that each product is fit for its intended purpose, and that the actual conditions of use are suitable. This brochure and any advice is provided by ACO Technologies plc (the Company) free of charge and accordingly on terms that no liability including liability for negligence will attach to the Company or its servants or agents arising out of or in connection with or in relation to this brochure or any such advice. Any goods supplied by the Company will be supplied solely upon its standard conditions of sale, copies of which are available on request. The Company's policy of continuous product development and improvement renders specifications liable to modification. Information provided in this brochure is therefore subject to change without prior notification.