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Ausdrain Flatbed Leach Drainage

Flatbed Leach Drain Technical Brochure

Ausdrain™ Flatbed Leach Drains, otherwise known as absorption trenches or infiltration trenches, are practical, cost-effective and easy to install.

Ausdrain Flatbed Leach Drains offer a highly efficient and eco-friendly solution for effective stormwater management and wastewater dispersal. These innovative drainage systems utilise the 50mm Hexcell Drainage Cell, a durable and lightweight component designed to facilitate rapid water infiltration and provide a stable platform for various applications. The Flatbed Leach Drains not only prevent surface water buildup but also promote natural biological treatment processes, making them ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. With Ausdrain’s expertise in sustainable water management, these cutting-edge solutions ensure a robust, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible approach to handling stormwater and wastewater.

The AUSDRAIN flatbed leach drain system has been approved by councils and regulatory authorities including the Department of Health in Western Australia.

Applications of Flatbed Leach Drains:

Residential projects, Commercial and Industrial Sites, Sports Fields and Recreational Facilities, Highway and Road Drainage, Land Development and Subdivisions, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) projects, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Sustainable Landscaping and Agricultural and Horticultural Applications.

Cross Section – Flatbed Leach Drain

Flatbed Leach Drain Cross Section

Plan View – Flatbed Leach Drain System

Plan View oF Ausdrain Flatbed Leach Drain System

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Ausdrain Flatbed Leach Drain Installation Guidelines.

  1. Prepare and level the base with 95% proctor density.
  2. Carefully install the 50mm Hexcell connected to each other and the stormwater pipe and ensure they are leveled .
  3. Wrap the top and side of the 50mm Hexcell (leach drain) including the stormwater pipe with approved geotextile fabric.
  4. Prepare and level the backfill (with sand or chosen soil) with 95% proctor density. The thickness may vary and must be approved by the authorised engineer.
  5. Landscaping and pavement layer above the backfill.

50mm HexCell Technical Data (Extreme Duty 550)

Metric

Imperial

Height

50mm

1.97"

Width

550mm

21.65"

Length

550mm

21.65"

Weight

4.36kg/sqm

103.46lb/1ft2

Surface Void

70%

Volume Void

90%

Compressive Strength

150 tonnes/sqm

213.35 PSI

Flow Rate

>19,200 L/H/sqm

678.04/h/1ft2

Service Temperature

- 30°C + 120°C

-22°F + 248°F

Material

Available in Reprolene™ or HDPE

Chemical Properties

Unaffected by moulds and algae, soil-bourne chemicals and bacteria

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Optimise your flatbed leach drains with Ausdrain’s 50mm Hexcell Drainage Cell!

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Flatbed Leach Drain Technical Brochure