ACO Drain® is the market leading brand in urban, commercial and industrial drainage solutions.
ACO has been manufacturing and supplying products to urban and civil infrastructure projects in Australia for over 25 years and worldwide for over 50 years.
The range comprises modular and durable drainage channels, manufactured from corrosion-resistant polymer concrete. To suit many applications, our range of AS 3996 compliant grates, slotted tops and linear permeable pavers come in a variety of materials, finishes and load classes. Lockable grates are boltless for easy maintenance.
Channels are available in 50, 100, 200 and 300mm internal widths, with in-built fall to create up to 40 metres of continuous slope to enable drainage in flat pavements. Channels have a ‘V’ profile for superior hydraulic efficiency.
The industry's most specifiable drain
As a leading manufacturer of advanced drainage solutions, we are experts in our field and have invested heavily to support you.
ACO is staffed by qualified engineers and equipped with purpose-written computer software to offer you a design service that ensures the correct product is chosen for your project.
The service is fully documented and is offered free of charge and obligation.
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Case studies for ACO Drain solutions
Nepean River Green Bridge, Penrith
The trafficable surfaces had to be efficiently drained and grates needed to be both pedestrian and cycle friendly. This required adherence to legislative requirements for slip resistance and bicycle wheel safety.
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The Market to Riverbank Link, Adelaide
Designers wanted a more visually interesting link between the markets and the riverbank for pedestrians and cyclists with paved footpaths, tree canopies, public art, street furniture, lighting and custom designed grates.
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Campbell’s Stores, The Rocks, Sydney
For pedestrian safety, designers wanted to keep pavement levels as flat as possible. Therefore, the drainage system needed to be positioned correctly to effectively intercept surface water effectively.
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