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Gatic surface water drainage

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Introduction
Gatic, established in 1928, is a global leader in engineered surface water drainage and access covers. The company offers a variety of products including gas and air-tight access covers, heavy-duty access covers, and drainage systems like Slotdrain, channel drainage, and kerb drainage. Gatic is renowned for its innovation, quality, and performance in construction, transport, and utility markets.
Rain to Drain Solution
Gatic is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), providing a comprehensive rain to drain solution. This involves capturing, cleansing, controlling, and channeling water safely back into the water course, protecting buildings and infrastructure from climate changes and increased rainfall.
Product Range
The product guide includes detailed sections on various drainage systems:
  • Slotdrain: Includes CastSlot, UltraSlot, PaveSlot, and FacadeSlot, designed for flexibility and efficiency in water management.
  • Filcoten: A sustainable channel-based drainage range offering innovative solutions for various applications.
  • ProSlot: An instant version of Slotdrain, pre-assembled for quick installation.
Technical Support and Services
Gatic provides extensive technical support, including a rapid response design service and free drainage design software. The company also offers CPD presentations and is compliant with BIM Level 2 through MicroDrainage software.
Quality and Environmental Standards
Gatic products adhere to recognized standards such as ISO 9001, EN 1433, and BS EN 877. The company is committed to sustainability, following standards like ISO 14001 and BREEAM, and focuses on environmentally sound business practices.
Applications
Gatic's drainage solutions are suitable for a wide range of applications, including landscaping, car parks, highways, industrial units, shopping centers, petrol stations, bus terminals, ports, and airports. The products are designed to handle various loading classes and environmental conditions.
Conclusion
Gatic continues to innovate and expand its product range to meet the demands of increasing traffic and severe weather conditions, providing reliable and efficient drainage solutions worldwide.
Slotdrain Products Overview
The document provides a comprehensive guide on Gatic's Slotdrain products, focusing on various drainage solutions suitable for different applications. It includes detailed specifications, applications, and accessories for each product type.
1. CastSlot and CastSlot Treadsafe
  • Design: Features an electro painted ductile iron throat section fixed to a galvanized steel channel body, providing a robust yet discreet drainage system.
  • Applications: Suitable for vehicular traffic areas like car parks and industrial units. Also applicable in landscaping, highways, petrol stations, bus terminals, ports, docks, and airports.
  • Specifications: Available with a 30mm opening or a Treadsafe option reducing the slot to 2 x 10mm wide slots. Load classification ranges from A15 to F900.
2. UltraSlot and UltraSlot Treadsafe
  • Design: Designed for external pavement areas to withstand ultra heavy-duty loads.
  • Applications: Ideal for highways, distribution yards, shopping centers, petrol stations, bus terminals, ports, docks, and airports.
  • Specifications: Treadsafe option available, reducing slot opening to 2 x 9mm wide slots without affecting intake capacity. Load classification from A15 to F900.
3. PaveSlot
  • Design: Used for draining external hard surface areas with a neat, unobtrusive aesthetic.
  • Applications: Suitable for all paved areas in public and commercial projects.
  • Specifications: Load classification from A15 to C250.
4. FacadeSlot
  • Design: A discreet surface drainage channel installed against buildings or landscape features for effective drainage from vertical surfaces.
  • Applications: Used in landscaping and pedestrian schemes, shopping centers, and retail parks.
  • Specifications: Load classification A15.
5. Accessories
  • A wide range of accessories is available to suit all Slotdrain channel types and sizes, including access boxes, outlet boxes, silt boxes, universal end caps, drop connectors, channel pipes, flow regulators, and catchpit connectors.
6. Product Specifications
  • Detailed tables provide specifications for various CastSlot and CastSlot Treadsafe channels, including dimensions, load ratings, surface finishes, and weights.
Filcoten Drainage System Overview
The document provides a comprehensive guide on Filcoten drainage systems, detailing various products, specifications, applications, and accessories. It includes information on different channel types, grating options, and the technology behind the drainage solutions.
Filcoten Tec
  • This system features a tile iron longitudinal grating with a four-point snap-on locking system. It is available in a shallow channel with nominal widths starting at 100mm. The load classification ranges from C250 to D400, making it suitable for landscaping, pedestrian schemes, car parks, and shopping centers. The Tec channel is designed for efficient water drainage in pedestrian areas.
Filcoten Self
  • Designed for areas with low vehicular traffic, this lightweight drainage channel is ideal for domestic applications such as drives and gardens. It features slotted gratings made of galvanized steel and ductile iron with a snap-on locking system. The load classification is A15 to B125.
Filcoten Pave
  • Part of the Filcoten Self range, Pave offers a discreet slot top finish suitable for concrete blocks or pavers. It is ideal for domestic landscaping projects, terraces, balconies, and driveways. The load classification is A15 to B125.
Filcoten Accessories & Gratings
  • A range of accessories and grating options are available, including silt baskets, locking devices, sump units, and end caps. Gratings are available in galvanized steel and ductile iron, with options for bolted or self-locking systems.
Filcoten Green
  • This system filters organic and inorganic impurities from rainwater, offering sustainable protection for groundwater and soil. It holds back 99% of heavy metals and organic substances, reduces pollutant load for sewage plants, and is resilient up to Class E600.
Technology
  • The document describes the technology behind Filcoten systems, including mesh grates, reservoirs for surface water, sedimentation levels, and substrate layers for filtering pollutants. The channels are made of Filcoten, a material known for its impact resistance and environmental friendliness.
Product Specifications
  • Detailed specifications for various Filcoten products are provided, including dimensions, load ratings, and weights for different channel and grating types.
Harmer SML Below Ground Drainage Systems Overview
The document provides a comprehensive guide on Harmer SML Below Ground Drainage systems, focusing on cast iron pipes and fittings. These products are manufactured according to the European Standard BS EN 877 and are designed for direct connection from soil to drain to sewer.
Features & Benefits
  • The system includes a full range of pipes, fittings, and access chambers, compatible with Harmer SML above ground drainage. It is CE certified, BBA Agrément certified, and made from 95% recycled material. The system is robust, lightweight, and offers excellent load-bearing strength.
Specifications
  • The SML below ground pipes are available in 3-meter lengths with diameters ranging from 100mm to 400mm. They are produced using a centrifugal casting process. Couplings are available in stainless steel and ductile iron, and a variety of bends, branches, and other fittings are offered to meet diverse design requirements.
Standards & Compliance
  • The planning and installation of SML below ground pipelines adhere to several technical regulations, including BS EN 12056, BS EN 752, BS EN 1610, and Approved Document H. The system is also compliant with 'Sewers for Adoption' guidelines.
Advantages of Cast Iron
  • Cast iron is highlighted as a preferred material due to its durability and resistance to UV degradation and mechanical damage. It is considered low-risk compared to other materials like clay and plastic, offering greater resistance to ground movement and requiring less additional protection.
Additional Resources
  • The document mentions additional resources such as a Slotdrain Lite Brochure, a Site Work and Maintenance Guide, and free drainage design software available through registration on the company's website.
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Catalog excerpts

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DRAINAGE & ACCESS COVERS^) A global leader in surface water drainage

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DRAINAGE & ACCESS COVERS Best products. Best service. Best results. Gatic is a global leader in engineered surface water drainage and access covers. Established since 1928, our highly specified civil drainage range is well recognised for innovation, quality and performance across many prestigious projects in the construction, transport and utility markets. Our range includes engineered gas and air-tight access covers, heavy duty access covers, Slotdrain surface water drainage systems, channel drainage, linear drainage and kerb drainage. Our gas and airtight access covers are the international...

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Best Service Technical Support Gatic’s wide range of slot and channel drains is backed by the fastest technical response and the most extensive support. Our hands-on approach ensures customers get the best support every step of the way, from technical design through to installation. Our technical team is also accessible for site visits. Rapid response design service We aim to turn around the design of drainage systems, complete with quantities and delivery time scales, within 24 hours. Send us your drainage layout and we will produce the design for you. Email: [email protected] or call +44...

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BIM Compliance with MicroDrainage Software We have added our highly specified range of Slotdrain channel and Filcoten drainage to XP Solutions’ MicroDrainage software (Version 2016.1). This development means Gatic can now provide a BIM (Building Information Modelling) Level 2 compliant solution. MicroDrainage is a well-recognised tool for civil engineers working on surface water and external drainage calculations. It is the industry standard software to detail design fully integrated storm-water and foul water drainage systems. Users of MicroDrainage benefit from a userfriendly interface, interaction...

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Quality Our products have been tested in accordance with recognised standards, providing reassurance to industry professionals that our channel systems have proven performance. These include: • ISO 9001 - the recognised standard for the improvement of product, process and service quality. • European Standard EN 1433 ‘Drainage Channels for Vehicular and Pedestrian Areas’ - the only internationally recognised standard written specifically for trench drainage and slot drain systems. This uses the load classifications between A15 and F900. Bath City Centre • BS EN 877 - Cast iron pipes and fittings,...

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Slotdrain – Highly efficient surface water drainage for all applications, from airports to shopping centres and urban landscaping. Filcoten – The sustainable channel-based drainage range offering an innovative alternative approach for all types applications. ProSlot – An instant version of Slotdrain, available off the shelf and pre-assembled for quick and easy installation.

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Applications Our market leading range of surface water drainage ensures we can provide the best solution for your commercial or domestic projects. Below is a summary of the various applications our range covers. In a climate where we are experiencing more frequent and extreme rainfall, it is increasingly important our roads, pavements, motorways and other similar infrastructure are protected from the build up of excess rainwater. All our products are designed to manage the discharge of surface water efficiently and effectively. Landscaping and Pedestrian Schemes Landscaping and pedestrian schemes...

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Petrol Stations and Forecourts Petrol stations and forecourts mean wide open spaces and constant weight of traffic. Robustness of the slot or channel drain is essential. Bus Terminals Bus terminals and public transport facilities place heavy demands on surfaces and infrastructure. Strength and reliability are key criteria. Container Ports and Distribution Yards Container ports and distribution yards are extremely hostile environments, pounded continuously by tractor and trailer units. Our robust range of slotdrain and channel systems have been specifically developed with this in mind. Ports and...

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10 Drainage Product Guide

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GATIC® Slotdrain NEW IMPRO V DESIG ED N

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GATIC ^DRAINAGE & ACCESS COVERS C€ Slotdrain Overview Our core business has traditionally been driven by our success in meeting the heavy demands of the world’s major ports and airports. Gatic’s Slotdrain* hexagonal channel profile was originally developed in conjunction with industry professionals from the airport sector. The concept has proved infinitely scalable and has been developed into a comprehensive range of products suitable for smaller projects such as landscaping schemes, shopping developments and parking facilities. The current Slotdrain range consists of CastSlot, UltraSlot, PaveSlot...

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Site Work and Maintenance Guide Sustainable Gatic Slotdrain is mechanically assembled, which eliminates welding and minimises energy usage in the manufacturing process. A significant proportion of the raw materials used are from recycled sources. Slotdrain is manufactured from sheet steel and is 100% recyclable. Our illustrated literature includes advice and general information on safe handling, installation and maintenance of our Slotdrain products.This can be downloaded from our website www.gatic.com. Alternatively, email or phone us to request a copy. Access / Outlet Box / Silt Box Longitudinal...

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Slotdrain product selector Gatic CastSlot and CastSlot Treadsafe The unobtrusive profile of CastSlot sits neatly within concrete, asphalt and block surface finishes. CastSlot features an electro painted ductile iron throat section, which is securely fixed to the galvanised steel channel body to provide an exceptionally robust yet discreet drainage system. CastSlot is ideal for areas of vehicular traffic such as car parks and industrial units where there is slow turning traffic. Available with a 30mm opening and a Treadsafe option, which reduces the slot opening from 30mm wide to 2 x 10mm wide...

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