Overview of ACO channels

The ACO box channel range includes channels for all common applications and all common floor types (concrete, tiles, resin or vinyl).

The ACO box channel portfolio is designed with respect to hygienic design requirements. The unique variability of the whole portfolio makes it easy to choose a channel that suits a customer’s specific needs.

For customized ACO box channel, please contact our Sales/ technical department. Please take into consideration that ACO channel
customization could decrease the number of hygienic design features. All ACO box channels can be designed with:

Special outlet position
Special depth
Special slope
Special channel width
L-shape and T-shape lay out
Special side inlets

ACO hygienic drainage fulfills stringent hygienic requirements to prevent harmful bacterial contamination. We apply the relevant hygienic design principles reserved for food contact surfaces EN 1672, EN ISO 14159, EHEDG document to the channel design.

ACO channel hygienic features:

Fully drainable
Internal radii equal or larger than 3 mm
Hygienic joints
Edge infill
Stainless steel grade min. AISI 304
Fully pickled and passivated

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ACO commercial box channel

Great for smaller projects due to its competitive pricing and in-stock availability. Available in both standard or customized configurations.

The commercial box channel features minimum of 1mm (R1) internal radius.

ACO industrial box channel

Ideal for large industrial projects, with requirements for optimal hygienic drainage. Available only as a non-standard, customized solution.

The industrial box channel features a minimum of 3mm (R3) internal radius, allowing for better maintenance and cleaning.

ACO hygienic box channel

Best solution for applications with the most demanding hygienic drainage requirements. Available in both standard or customized configurations.

The hygienic box channel features internal radii ranging from 5 to 10 mm (R5 - R10), offering the best performance in cleanability.

The ACO modular box channel portfolio offers several benefits compared to fixed dimension or customized solutions, providing a versatile and efficient approach to managing waste water in various environments. Here are some key advantages of modular drainage:

Scalability: Modular drainage systems are designed with interchangeable components, allowing for easy scalability and adaptability to different project sizes and configurations.
Cost-effectiveness: Due to their standardized components and ease of installation, modular drainage systems often result in cost savings. The reduced need for custom engineering and specialized manufacturing can contribute to a more budget-friendly solution, especially for projects with varying requirements.
Versatility: Modular drainage systems can be adapted to suit a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Different modules can be combined to create customized solutions tailored to specific needs, providing versatility
Reduced Design Complexity: Customized drainage solutions often require intricate design processes and engineering, adding complexity to the overall project. Modular systems simplify the design phase, streamlining the planning process and ensuring consistency in performance.

Constant development is crucial for hygienic drainage as it ensures that drainage systems evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of modern environments. Advances in materials, design, and technology enable the creation of drainage solutions that are not only effective in removing water but also prioritize hygiene.

Ongoing research and development innovation addresses new challenges such as the need for self-cleaning features and improved resistance to bacterial growth, creating drainage systems that are easier to clean, maintain, and sanitize. This reduces the risk of contamination in various settings, including food & beverage processing plants, kitchen areas, healthcare facilities, and other spaces with requirements for hygienic drainage.

By embracing a culture of constant improvement, hygienic drainage solutions can stay ahead of emerging threats, ensuring the health and safety of individuals and the integrity of the environments they serve.

ACO extra deep channel design provides extended flow rates and higher retention capacities than existing channel solutions, making it perfect for use in breweries, soft drinks manufacturing facilities and any application which has to process high volumes of water. Available as a bespoke engineered solution , ACO‘s extra-deep channel is available in depths of up to 360mm.

In Food or Beverage productions, certain amounts of organic waste like meat, vegetable leafs, or solids like etiquettes, glass shards or bones frequently fall down on the floor and clog the conventional silt basket in very short time, demanding frequent maintenance. As the water cannot drain away, it causes delays in production, compromise work safety conditions and the risk of contamination is greatly increased.

The new channel is hygienically designed to optimise hygienic performance and cleanability, and is ideal for applications where there is a requirement to drain multiple pieces of machinery using one drainage line.

The L-shape is patented by ACO and is available for hygienic box channel widths of 200 and 300 mm.

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