Surface Drainage
Fundamental to all Slotdrain channels is the unique hexagonal profile developed by
Gatic to ensure our systems handle everything from a rain drop to a rainstorm with
similarly high efficiency. The V- shaped channel base also encourages a self - cleansing
flow through the channel and a tapered throat helps to prevent blockages.
The current Slotdrain range consists of five categories of channel, providing a
suitable solution for any conceivable combination of drainage demand and
loading requirement.
All our channels come in a variety of sizes and have an accompanying range of
accessories and fittings to achieve total design flexibility. Full details can be found on the
Slotdrain website www.slotdrain.com or by requesting or downloading the
Gatic Slotdrain brochure.
Gatic UniSlot
UniSlot, as its name suggests, is a universal surface
drainage system, designed to bring the benefits of the
Slotdrain principle to projects using almost any kind of
surface material, including paving, asphalt, tarmac
and concrete.
The system is suitable for all external paved areas, on
public and commercial sites, which may be subject to
frequent traffic by regular delivery and service vehicles.
Load Classification: A15kN to D400kN
Available channel widths: 100mm, 150mm, 225mm,
300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Gatic CastSlot 8 or 28
The unobtrusive profile of Gatic CastSlot blends in neatly
with asphalt and concrete surface finishes. The latest
addition to the Gatic Slotdrain family of high performance
surface water drainage systems, CastSlot features a
'Treadsafe' 8mm, ductile iron throat section or a 28mm
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.
Load Classification: A15kN to F900kN
Available channel widths: 100mm, 150mm, 225mm,
300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Gatic UltraSlot
Gatic UltraSlot is used in external pavement areas which
are subject to constant traffic, such as airports, ports and
areas with heavy-duty vehicles. The system is designed to
ensure sufficient depth of concrete cover over the main
body of the channel to withstand ultra heavy-duty loads.
The channel top edge has an outward fold for protection
over the edge of the concrete encasement/surround, to
prevent damage. Innovative channel features; concrete
anchors, stabilizing bars, channel feet and others, ensure
the channel has a physical connection to steel reinforcing
and is properly tied into the concrete encasement/surround,
to create a strong, solid and durable structure.
UltraSlot TreadSafe Bar: A TreadSafe Bar can be fitted to
the UltraSlot channel, which reduces the slot opening from
30mm wide to 2x9mm wide slots. This has no effect on the
intake capacity of the system but will make the channel
safe to cross when used in locations where pedestrians
are walking over the pavement area.
Gatic FacadeSlot
A discreet surface drainage channel, that can
be installed directly against a building, wall or
other external landscape feature, to provide
effective drainage of surface liquids from
vertical surfaces, door thresholds and the
adjacent pavement area. FacadeSlot channels
can be made to follow the building perimeter,
whether straight or radius.
The system can accommodate rainwater downpipes which,
when positioned over a simple rainwater inlet box, can
eliminate the need for a separate drainage network for the
roof area, achieving a more efficient drainage design.
Load Classification: A15kN (Bespoke units can be made
which are suitable for up to D400kN)
Gatic PaveSlot
PaveSlot is used to drain external hard surface
areas, where a neat, unobtrusive and aesthetic
appearance is required. The system is typically
used with paving units, laid against the top
edge of the channel.
Any subsurface water that may have settled
under paving units, beside the channel, can
percolate and move into the channel body, through
throat spacer perforations within the throat.
The system is suitable for all paved areas, in public and
commercial projects, which may be subject to occasional
traffic by delivery and service vehicles.
