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ACO Technologies plc
Throughout the world ACO branded Today the ACO Group has a research ACO Technologies plc
drainage and surface water management and production base that reaches
systems are recognised for their innovative across four continents. This unmatched ACO operates as ACO Technologies
design, high quality manufacture, resource pioneers the development of plc in the United Kingdom. Founded
environmental excellence and industry solutions that are tailored to individual over 25 years ago, the company has
leading performance. applications, meeting the need for high grown quickly on a reputation for design
performance, sustainable products that innovation and customer service.
deliver optimum value throughout their
operational life. There are now four specialist divisions
within ACO Technologies that serve
every sector of the construction industry,
providing solutions for applications
as diverse as rail, highways, airports,
landscaping, retail, distribution centres
and environmentally sensitive projects.
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subject and provides detailed product information, design support, technical downloads
and much more.
Constructing a sustainable rail future
A safe, reliable and efficient mixed-rail Pressure brought by the increasing The role of surface water
network will play a vital role in the United volumes of passengers and freight being management
Kingdom’s economic future. carried each year highlights the need
for significant investment. Meeting
Recognising that rail strategy needs to The need to effectively remove surface
the Government’s targets will require
focus on balancing the differing needs of water from all passenger, vehicle and
the upgrade of much of the track and
network users on both local and national rolling stock environments is essential if the
terminal infrastructure in order to secure
levels, the Government has set long-term network is to operate safely and reliably.
its sustainable future.
objectives in three key areas: increasing
Modern surface water management
the capacity of the railway, delivering
systems that exploit the latest hydraulic
a quality service for passengers, and
mapping design techniques provide
fulfilling rail’s environmental potential.
‘surface to outlet’ solutions that maintain
optimum performance throughout their
operational life.
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Management products from ACO, contact our free, no obligation ACO Design Services Team who can provide advice and
dedicated design support for your project – 01462 816666 or visit www.aco.co.uk.
ACO Water Management ACO Building Drainage London Underground Fire
Performance Assessment
The ACO Water Management range ACO Building Drainage is a new concept
provides architects, specifiers and within ACO Technologies and specialises ACO MultiDrain™ MD channels
engineers with a complete package of in the development of corrosion resistant manufactured from Vienite concrete
integrated systems suitable for use across drainage systems for internal and external have been assessed and tested in
the entire spectrum of civil engineering applications. accordance with fire performance test
projects. criteria as given in London Underground
The technical expertise, global resources Standard 1-085 ‘Fire Safety
The ACO Water Management range boasts and fabrication capacity within our Performance of Materials’. This covers
the widest range of channel collection division make it possible for architects, three aspects, combustibility, smoke
systems, innovative and award-winning engineers and contractors to realise the emission and toxic fume emission. ACO
attenuation and infiltration systems, as highest quality and value when selecting Vienite Polymer Concrete was assessed
well as a range of hydrocarbon from our standard products, or, when for fire performance according to these
separators and flow control systems. using our bespoke design services. criteria and approved for use in below
Visit www.aco.co.uk Visit www.acobd.co.uk ground locations.
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Assurance Use of sustainable materials
As a major supplier to the rail sector, ACO’s continuous investment in research The high strength resin-based material
ACO understands the importance of and development and the drive for is four times stronger than traditional
delivering high performance, sustainable innovation push forward the development concrete with a compressive strength
drainage systems. Investment in leading of new sustainable products and in excess of 90 N/mm² and a flexural
technology, design expertise and rigorous materials. Where possible ACO aims to strength in excess 22 N/mm².
quality management ensure absolute incorporate as much recycled material or
consistency and levels of assurance. waste material as is practicable during The material has a low water absorption
Every system ACO manufactures is tested the manufacturing process. rate which makes it resistant to freeze
beyond the requirements of the toughest thaw attack. Vienite® is also more
performance standards. Recently, the company has developed resistant to chemical and mould attack
Vienite®, a genuine breakthrough in than traditional polymer concrete.
ACO is a registered the development of recycled materials.
supplier through Link-up. Vienite® utilises high levels of post The nature of this
Link-up is the UK consumer recycled waste without material makes it
rail industry supplier compromising strength or performance possible to develop
qualification scheme, characteristics. At the end of a product’s complex shapes
providing a single operational life, Vienite® can be collected, and products that
common registration, processed and returned to production as a can not be achieve
qualification and audit raw material. with many other
process for suppliers to the UK rail materials.
industry.
ACO design support
• Parts schedules
The majority of Light Rail Transit systems Managing surface water run-off in this A brief overview of the ACO Water
form part of local, multi-modal transport environment where pedestrians, cyclists, Management systems suitable for tram and
networks that need to balance a wide passenger and commercial vehicle traffic light rail applications is provided below.
range of varying operational demands in overlaps with the light rail infrastructure For more detailed information regarding
order to provide a reliable service. requires a specialist approach. ACO Water any of these systems please visit www.aco.
Management’s dedicated light rail product co.uk or email technologies@aco.co.uk
range has been developed to meet the very
specific requirements of this application
and has the capability to be adapted to the
individual needs of any project.
Fully certified to 7
Load Class D 400
BS EN 1433:2002
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Project references
u Greater Manchester Metrolink u Luas, Dublin’s light rail tram system
ACO GROOVED RAILDRAIN
The grooved rail is an area which can be Reversible ductile iron access
difficult to access and maintain on many cover for maintenance and
tram and light rail applications. ACO’s cleaning
Grooved RailDrain Boxes offer a solution
to this problem by providing simple and
effective drainage of this area.
The one-piece units can be installed Two depths available
against coated or uncoated rail sections to suit Ri59/Ri60 and
providing a dedicated drainage point to R41GP track profiles
intercept water from the groove in the rail
profile. The boxes can also be installed
continuously to avoid interference with Each unit is 500mm in
other services contained within the length
track slab.
Key benefits
ACO V100G is supplied as standard with
ductile edge rails for improved strength •P
rovides effective •C
an easily be integrated •D
esigned for use with
and ACO Drainlock™ slotted ductile iron surface water drainage into second stage track encapsulated or non-
gratings certified to Load Class E 600. of the rail track slab construction encapsulated rail sections
In addition, a further assembly is now
available with black composite Heelguard™ i
gratings certified to Load Class C 250. Project references
This channel assembly is suitable for a
lighter duty application and can also help u Blackpool tram network u Edinburgh Trams
reduce the possibility of stray current.
Tram and Light Rail
Key benefits
•P
rovides effective •S
uitable for use on •G
ratings collapse if
surface water drainage bridges, flyovers and struck by wheel
and derailment anywhere an extra
The channel drainage unit is fitted with
containment system degree of protection
composite edge rails and Heelguard™
is required against
composite gratings. Both features offer
de-railed trams
excellent protection against stray current.
A channel assembly with outlet points
is also available for connection to
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Project references
underground drainage.
u Luas, Dublin’s light rail tram system u Nottingham Express Transit (NET)
ACO Cable Troughs provide a secure Shallow two-piece Internal dimensions are identical to
shallow trench for cable management. trench system traditional concrete cable troughs 9
The Trough features easy access for
maintenance and servicing operations
whilst provided a protective cover for the
cabling from the external environment. Smooth internal
finish helps to reduce
cable damage
Manufactured from Vienite®,
ACO’s sustainable high
strength material
Key benefits
Manufactured from Vienite, ACO’s •P
rovide secure •M
aterial resistant to
sustainable high strength material, the protection for above mould, frost, and UV
cable trough is resistant to mould, frost ground cables and attack
and UV attack. services
The smooth finish on the internal surfaces
of the cable trough has also been found
to cause less damage to the cable sheath
when drawn through the trough compared
to some alternatives.
Case Study: Light Rail
Greater Manchester’s Metrolink is one of the most successful light rail systems in the UK. Owned by
GMPTE, the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, its three lines operate a fleet of more
than 32 trams that carry over 20 million passengers every year between Bury, Altrincham and Eccles
and Manchester city centre. The Bury and Altrincham lines opened in 1992 followed by the Eccles
line in 2000 creating a network of 37 stops covering 37km.
Project:
Greater Manchester Metrolink
Client:
GMPTE
Brief:
Provide effective water
management system at
busy intersection to prevent
standing water damaging
track bed and rails
10 Situated within Metrolink’s City Zone, the By using the ACO Grooved RailDrain, In locations where the capacity of the
Shudehill stop is one of the key points ACO TramDrain 200 and ACO S100, existing surface water drainage needed
on the network providing a link between the team was able to realise a remedial to be increased, runs of ACO TramDrain
the trams and the city’s bus routes. It lies works scheme for Shudehill that would 200, which are installed perpendicular
on a major road intersection at the foot allow a new localised surface water to the rails and extend across both up
of a steep incline – a feature that gave management system to be introduced and down tracks, have been installed.
rise to drainage issues during periods of without the need to undertake wider Further capacity has also been added in
prolonged rainfall, when surface water and more substantial works across the the critical section where the tracks run
running off the surrounding roads would surrounding roads. Over the section of alongside the Shudehill platform with a
build up and cause problems with track that needed attention, this would single 100 metre run of S100 channel.
standing water around the tracks. greatly reduce the project timeframe and
lessen the impact on other road users.
To solve the problem Metrolink’s engineers
were able to exploit the specialised drainage ACO Grooved RailDrain boxes were
systems developed by ACO Technic which installed in 16 locations where the
had proven their effectiveness on tracks with existing surface water drainage was
a similar profile used on light rail networks insufficient to remove run-off from
in Nottingham and Dublin. the road surface itself. The units were
installed immediately adjacent to these
low points in the track to ensure quick
removal of all water intercepted by the
rail groove.
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ACO Water Management Systems for heavy rail
Carrying ever increasing numbers of ACO’s leading range of surface water A brief overview of the ACO Water
passengers faster and more efficiently management systems are designed Management systems suitable for heavy
requires high performance Heavy using the latest materials and dynamic rail applications is provided below.
Rail infrastructure that is capable of hydraulic modelling techniques. Any For more detailed information regarding
meeting the demands of this intense Heavy Rail system that is developed in any of these systems please visit www.
and pressurised environment. The partnership with ACO forms part of an aco.co.uk.
effective removal of surface water from integrated Sustainable Drainage Solution
exposed station platforms, car parks, and that considers every aspect of the surface
walkways ensures passengers can move water management cycle: from the four
quickly, freely and, above all, safely in key design stages – collect, clean, hold,
any transfer area. release – through to the four core service
principles – train, design support, care –
which ensure that the system maintains
optimum performance throughout its
operational life.
ACO MULTIDRAIN MD
Manufactured from 11
Vienite®, ACO’s
sustainable high
strength material ACO MultiDrain™ MD system
is CE marked and fully
certified to Load Class
D 400* BS EN 1433:2002
Applications:
• Station platforms • Piazzas and forecourts • Car parking
• Building thresholds • Taxi drop-off points
To provide a wider choice of products,
an alternative base is available. ACO
MultiDrain™ PPD is a high strength i
channel drainage system manufactured Project references
from recycled polypropylene.
u DLR extension upgrades
The channel forms the main component of (West India Quay, Mudchute, Crossharbour, South Quay)
the system which can then be combined
with one of the many different grating
u East London Line (Haggerston, Hoxton and Dalston stations)
styles to complement the surround
environment. ACO MultiDrain™ MD
gratings are fitted with ACO Drainlock™, a ACO MultiDrain MD – London Underground Fire Performance Assessment
bar-less locking device which reduces the ACO MultiDrain MD channels This covers three aspects, combustibility,
risk of blockages and improves hydraulic manufactured from Vienite concrete have smoke emission and toxic fume
capacity. An additional security locking been assessed and tested in accordance emission. ACO Vienite Polymer Concrete
system is also available. with fire performance test criteria as given was assessed for fire performance
*Not suitable for carriageways of roads.
in London Underground Standard 1-085 according to these criteria and approved
‘Fire Safety Performance of Materials’. for use in below ground locations.
ACO PARKDRAIN
Channel bore
100mm wide
Manufactured from
Vienite®, ACO’s
Sealant groove for simple sustainable high
watertight installations strength material
Its one-piece design with integral grating System is CE marked and fully
means that the drainage system is not certified to Load Class C 250
vulnerable to vandalism or loosening, and BS EN 1433:2002
Variety of depths
the Heelguard™ 8mm inlet slot makes the
available to suit many
system ideal for pedestrian traffic.
scheme designs
Access for cleaning is provided by
rodding or sump units to ensure simple
maintenance. A range of accessories for Applications:
connection to the underground drainage • Station platforms • Piazzas and forecourts • Car parking
is available.
ACO S RANGE
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Constant and
sloping depth
channels CE marked and fully
available certified to Load Class F 900
BS EN 1433:2002
Applications:
To support a wide variety of catchment •B
us pick-up and • Car parking •L
oading and container
depths, hydraulic capacities and drop-off zones yards
• Maintenance depots
applications, the system is available in
• Coach parking
four channel widths and is offered in
constant and sloping depths for optimum
performance and system design.
The ACO S100 system has a choice of
slotted, heelguard, intercept and solid
cover ductile iron gratings to ensure a
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wide variety of applications is catered for.
ACO S150, S200 and S300 channels u Ebbsfleet International
are supplied complete with slotted u East London line (Wapping, Shadwell and Dalston stations)
ductile iron gratings.
Heavy rail, stations and surrounding infrastructure
ACO ROADDRAIN
ACO KERBDRAIN
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u Ebbsfleet International u East Midlands Parkway
ACO QMAX
ACO Qmax® has been developed to satisfy Patented ‘Pavement beam’ feature CE marked and fully certified to
the demand for a versatile, high capacity permits continuous flow of concrete BS EN 1433:2002 for all Load
slot drainage system for applications through the product, for strong and Classes up to and including F 900
cost effective installation
involving small to large catchment areas.
For economical system design and
installation, ACO Qmax® can cater for a Lightweight material
and design for easy
wide range of applications to any load manual handling
class. and fast installation
ACO Qmax® is specifically designed to Simple push fit Integrated channel Channels can be cut Recycled MDPE
form an integral part of any modern, channel connection seal to enable at pre-determined construction provides
detail for easy edge watertight lengths to suit tough, highly corrosion
sustainable surface water management rail alignment connection application resistant structure
solution. The system provides all
necessary components to deliver
conveyance, attenuation and source Applications:
control for effective SuDS drainage •B
uses and coach • Car parking •L
oading and container
schemes and designs. parking • Maintenance depots yards
ACO Q-CEPTOR
Class 1 and
Class 2 oil
separators
Compact design
reduces excavation
and installation costs All environment agency compliant
ACO Q-Ceptors work by separating oil and certified to BS EN 858-1:2002
contamination from water flows. Oil and and BS EN 858-2:2003
silt are retained within the separator until
they can be removed safely from the site,
with the treated water being allowed to Applications:
discharge. •B
uses and coach •M
aintenance and •L
oading and container
Manufactured from polyethylene, the parking refuelling areas yards
innovative single chamber design is • Car parking • Freight hubs
extremely compact and robust offering
significant advantages in installation
and handling costs over traditional
GRP products.
Heavy rail, stations and surrounding infrastructure
ACO STORMBRIXX
Remote access
bypass door
Large clear
opening, reduces
risk of blockage
ACO Q-Brake Vortex is fitted with an
integral bypass door which can be Inlet/outlet determined
opened in the event of a blockage to by laboratory verified
drain the unit. A stainless steel wire discharge curves
attached to the bypass door is run to Applications:
cover level and provides control of the • Buses and coach parking
bypass door. Once the water level within • Car parking
the manhole subsides the blockage can i
• Maintenance and refuelling areas Project references
be cleared.
• Freight hubs
u Three Bridges Railway Crawley
• Loading and container yards
Heavy rail
Our built environment is becoming ever ACO Building Drainage is a new concept For more detailed information regarding
more complex. Applications are becoming within the ACO Group. Our mission: to any of our services and products,
more sophisticated and the increasing eliminate design risk, to reduce installed please visit www.acobd.co.uk or email
pressure of regulations and standards and life cost and to deliver exceptional abdtechnical@aco.co.uk
make achieving design, performance and finish and performance in every product
financial goals ever tougher. application.
Key benefits
•C
orrosion resistant •S
hallow depth and Vee •A
esthetically pleasing
stainless steel providing bottomed profile which stylish designs complete
long lasting durable improves hydraulic flow with a wide range of
systems enabling self-cleansing heel friendly gratings
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u Docklands Light Railway
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visit www.acobd.co.uk.
Case Study: Heavy Rail
East Midlands Parkway is the region’s newest mainline station. Opened in 2009 on the Midland
Main Line, it provides park and ride facilities for passengers on the routes from Leicester to Derby
and Nottingham. Situated close to the M1, the station’s location was carefully selected to encourage
motorists to switch to more fuel-efficient rail transport, relieving pressure on the surrounding
congested road network and delivering a net reduction in carbon emissions.
Project:
East Midlands Parkway
Client:
Network Rail / East
Midlands Trains
Brief:
Provide effective water
management to various
areas across this new station
development
Served by over 100 train services per ACO Water Management’s selection was To speed installation further, 1m long 17
day, the £25 million station is expecting due to the versatility and breadth of its ACO KerbDrain® units have been used to
to attract up to half a million passengers product range together with the strength complete longer runs. ACO KerbDrain®
a year. Owned by Network Rail and of its environmental credentials both drop kerbs, rodding access units and
operated by East Midlands Trains, it in manufacturing and distribution. The shallow gullies have also been installed
comprises four platforms, a step-free- design team had also worked closely to provide step-free-access, to allow easy
access main station building with ticket with Network Rail’s engineers to show maintenance and to tie the runs into
office and secure parking for 850 vehicles. how, through ACO’s Value Engineering the main drain that discharges into the
process, a fully integrated surface water adjacent River Soar.
In line with its green operational management system would reduce
objectives, Network Rail wished, in its ground infrastructure, saving money and The composite grating used in all the
construction, to use new technologies shortening installation time. ACO MultiDrain™ runs complement both
wherever possible that would minimise the glazed façade of the main station
the impact on the local environment. In Three products have been used building and the non-slip textured surface
partnership with main contractor, Birse extensively across the key areas of the finish of the platforms. Easily changed or
Civils, it meant working with suppliers station: ACO Qmax® together with ACO removed for maintenance, the gratings
who were committed to using locally- KerbDrain® keep the car park clear of use ACO’s Drainlock™ bar-less locking
sourced and recycled materials. standing water; ACO KerbDrain® has system to prevent any vertical movement
been installed to remove run-off from or unwanted access.
the new station access road and used
to create the bus and taxi pull-ins along
the main entrance apron; and ACO
MultiDrain™ provides drainage around the
station perimeter and along the exposed
passenger platforms.
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visit www.aco.co.uk.
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