Bog

Complete Cover Matching Guide for PP & HDPE Plastic Linear Drainage Channels
2022/10/8

PP and HDPE plastic drainage channels are cost-effective, corrosion-resistant, lightweight linear drainage solutions widely adopted for landscape projects, pedestrian zones, residential communities, commercial plazas and light traffic areas. Manufactured via automated injection molding, our plastic trench channels feature stable unified structure, multiple standard inner widths and customizable inner height, fully compliant with EN1433 standard and CE certified for global project use.


1 PP Drainage Channel.jpg


PP Drainage Channels Standard Specification: Standard inner width includes 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm. Customized inner depth is available to meet on-site burial and drainage volume demands.


To fit different site load demands, aesthetic needs and project budget, we supply five categories of matching channel covers with clear EN1433 load class classification and professional selection suggestions as below.


1. PP / HDPE Plastic Covers

Load Class: A15, B125 (Load capacity depends on channel inner width)

Features: Integrated injection molding, anti-corrosion, anti-aging, rust-free, low cost, easy installation, noise-free. Perfect for pedestrian walkways, garden landscapes and residential non-motorized areas.


2. Stamped Steel Covers

Load Class: A15 only

Features: Slim structure, neat appearance, economical price, mainly applied for pedestrian-only areas and landscape auxiliary drainage places.


1-2 PP Trench Channel.jpg


3. Steel Grating Covers

Available Load Class: A15, B125, C250

Professional Selection Notice: We do not recommend steel grating covers under two conditions. First, channel inner width ≥150mm; second, projects require load class above B125. Steel grating has high raw material and processing cost, which will greatly increase overall project budget without extra performance advantages for plastic channel systems.


1-4 PP Drainage Channel.jpg


4. Stainless Steel Slotted Covers

Available Load Class: A15, B125, C250, D400

Professional Selection Notice for Plastic slot drain: Stainless steel material owns premium anti-rust performance and elegant surface, yet the production cost for D400 heavy-duty stainless steel covers is extremely high. For budget control, we suggest choosing ductile iron covers to replace D400 stainless steel slotted covers for heavy traffic projects.


5. Ductile Cast Iron Covers

Available Load Class: B125, C250, D400

Features: High pressure resistance, anti-deformation, long service life, cost-efficient for medium and heavy traffic scenarios. Ideal for community driveways, commercial parking lots, urban roadside zones and urban loading areas, the most reliable heavy-load matching option for PP/HDPE drainage channels.


Winwin Professional Tip: Our team provides free cover type and load class matching service according to your channel size, site traffic condition and project budget, helping clients pick the most cost-effective drainage combination and avoid unnecessary material cost waste.


Deutsch Espanol Francais Italiano Portugues Japanese Korean Arabic Russian