Trough and Stacker modular drainage system

Modular Drainage System

Trough & Stacker System

Two-component modular drainage combining exceptional hydraulic performance with 93% less embodied carbon than concrete.

176.4 m/hr
Hydraulic conductivity
506,000+
Load cycles tested
60+ years
Design life
93% less
CO₂ vs concrete

System Design

How It Works


A two-component modular system engineered for exceptional drainage performance

Trough Channels, Stacker Filters

The system uses two interlocking components: Trough units (A or B) sit on the drainage ditch floor to channel water along to connected catch pits, while Stacker units are placed on top to filter surface water down into the trough below.

Made from 90% recycled content with zero virgin rubber, the open structure prevents clogging and maintains performance over decades without maintenance.

  • Stackable units create custom depths and configurations
  • Cut on-site to navigate any obstacle
  • Modular units reduce installation time and site disruption
  • Self-cleaning design with 30-45% void ratio
  • Unaffected by oils, salts, and chemicals
Trough and Stacker drainage system showing interlocking modular components

Applications

Where It Works Best


Proven performance across diverse infrastructure environments

Highways & Motorways

DMRB compliant edge-of-carriageway drainage for strategic road networks

Rail Corridors

Network Rail accepted trackside drainage, fatigue tested to 506,000+ cycles

Cycle Paths & Walkways

Lightweight, shallow-depth drainage for shared-use paths and pedestrian routes

Parks & Green Spaces

SuDS-compliant attenuation for public open spaces and recreational areas

Residential Developments

Rapid-install drainage for housing estates with minimal disruption

Industrial Sites

Chemical-resistant drainage for depots, yards, and commercial developments

Installation

Simple, Rapid Deployment


Modular components reduce programme time and site disruption compared to traditional concrete systems

  • Reduced plant requirements compared to concrete drainage
  • Cut on-site with standard tools
  • Modular stacking to any depth
  • Can be left in-situ at end of service life
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Technical Data

Specifications


Independently verified performance data for the Trough & Stacker system

Product Specifications
Stacker Units Length 500mm (16.8kg), 1000mm (33.6kg), 2000mm (67.2kg) ±10mm
Trough A Units (Standard) 1000mm (18.9kg), 2000mm (37.8kg) ±10mm
Trough B Units (Large) 1000mm (33kg), 2000mm (66kg) ±10mm
Material Composition 90% Recycled Content | Zero Virgin Rubber
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
System Performance
Flow Rates Large Trough 42.6 l/s @1 in 100
Water Permeability 49 l/m²/s
Avg. Void Ratio 30-45%
Max System Depth Unlimited (modular stacking)
Vertical Hydraulic Conductivity 176.4 m/hr

Independently Verified Performance

UKAS

Accredited Testing

Full hydraulic validation

HA104/09

Network Rail Accepted

Trackside drainage approved

DMRB

Highways Compliant

CD 529 & CD 530 standards

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