ULMA has improved the drainage system at the Northampton Service Station. Known in the past for its shoe industry, today, sectors such as engineering and distribution are the driving force of its economy. That's why there is a high number of lorries, and the safety of the areas where they park and refuel is a priority.
The problem was that the drainage system installed in the area did not have sufficient capacity to drain the rainwater, leading to dangerous accumulations of water on the road surface.
Service stations and lorry parks have a constant flow of vehicles. There are also some areas where HGVs turn, making it necessary to guarantee the safety of the installation of the channels in order to prevent breakages and accidents.
Good advice on your drainage system avoids problems and gives you peace of mind.
In these cases, it is essential to have a consultancy service that, taking into account all the necessary parameters (location, rainfall, surface slope, weight to be borne by the grating (load type) and length of the drainage line), defines the model best suited to the site.
In this project, 250 ml of Civil-F polymer concrete channels, model F150K, were installed for load type F900. And it has a grating secured at 8 points. It is important for you to know this.
8 attachment points on the grating: increased durability and strength
Each metre of channel has 8 attachment points, while most channels on the market only have 4.
This results in greater stability and more evenly distributed forces along the entire grating and channel, making them safer and stronger.
This reduces the risk of any breakages or problems. And it also gives the drainage system greater durability.
The customer had no doubts, knowing that ULMA always delivers, and that after 30 years of experience with a professional team and advising on countless projects, peace of mind is guaranteed.
