C1000 channels have a 100mm clear opening and are available in depths from 150mm to 300mm**. MEA cast edge rails are embedded in the channel body providing Extra Heavy Duty edge protection and attractive looks. MEA channels are made from environmentally compatible, high strength polymer concrete, which protects groundwater from aggressive liquids. C1000 channels can be combined with Heavy Duty and Extra Heavy Duty Ductile Iron grates for loadings up to Class G 900. The C1000 edge rail includes 8 threaded holes enabling the ductile iron grates to be securely locked down.

**Note to Designers: MEA offers a complementary hydraulic analysis service to establish the most appropriate channel type and size for your project. Email us with the following information:

• Average Rainfall Intensity
• Catchment area
• Length of desired trench drain
• Number of outlet points available
• Required Application(location, type of traffic, likely speed of traffic)

Key Features:

• C1000: Integrated Cast Iron edge rail
• Environmental protection: Sealant groove in base of channel to resist leakage of pollutants.
• Constant depth/ Stepped fall: Available in various depths from 150mm o/a to 300mm o/a.
• Tough Design: Designed for loading classes from A10 to G900.
• Grate Options: Available with a wide range of grates for every situation
• Secure: Grates can be locked down to prevent theft and movement
• Recyclable: MEA channels are able to be recycled into rubble
• Hydraulic capacity: MEA offers a complementary hydraulic design service to ensure the correct channel is selected.
• Available: MEA is distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand
• Self cleaning: Easier to maintain with a capillary free rounded self cleaning base
• Channel body weight up to 75% lighter than conventional concrete channels
• Resistance to acids very resistant to chemical liquids (pH range 3-9)
• Workability easily worked with grinding disks, masonry drills and chisels

Typical Applications:

• Service Stations
• Road verges
• Side gutters
• Carriageways
• Industrial zones
• Airports

Broad range of grate options:

The MEA C1000 channel works with all of the same grates as the S1000 and Z1000 channels. Specialised Ductile iron grates in Class D and Class G are also available which are able to be bolted to the C1000 channel edge rail.

End caps

Silt box:

The silt box for the EN 1000 channel assumes the exact width as the channel itself. Strengthened by cast-iron edge protection, the silt box comes with a galvanized sediment bucket to effectively protect the storm water mains against blockage. A choice between ø 110 and ø 160 exists for connection of the storm water pipe to the C1000 silt box. The silt box uses the same grated top as the channels so there is no difference in appearance once installed.

Locking mechs: 8 bolts or toggle mech

  mea_installation_instructions.pdf (1.70 MB )

General installation instructions

Our installation instructions are general suggestions only. The planners must ascertain whether site conditions necessitate special requirements as regards channel installation.

1. The loading class and installation position, for the respective area where installation is to take place, needs to be taken into account.
2. The adjoining floor slab or pavement surface must be laid so as to be 3-5mm higher than upper surface of the channel.
3. Horizontal forces on the channel line-from adjoining concrete areas or reinforced concrete constructions are to be eliminated by the use of effective expansion and contraction joints in both longitudinal and transverse directions.
4. During concreting and laying of the adjoining floor slabs or pavement surface, the gratings are to be inserted in the channel groove, alternatively, channels must be sufficiently braced to counteract any compression.
5. Channels must not suffer any mechanical damage during installation, e.g. during compaction of the adjoining surfaces.
6. The installation of silt boxes and gullies is similar to the installation examples for channels.
7. EN 1433 specifies the mandatory, traffic-proof securement of gratings for loading class C 250 and upwards.

See more detailed instructions here 

 technical_data_c1000.pdf (1.04 MB ) 

Opening width: 100 mm
Channel width: 140 mm
Channel height: from 150 mm to 300 mm

• Channel bodies for Constant depth and stepped fall
• C1000 polymer concrete channel with cast iron edge protection
• Loading class A10 to G900

Compressive strength ≥90 N/mm2
Flexural tensile strength ≥22 N/mm2
Water absorption below 0.05%
Modulus of elasticity 25-35 kN/mm2
Density 2.1-2.3 kg/dm3
Water ingression depth 0 mm
Material structure capillary free - for the rapid discharge of water and dirt
Channel body weight up to 75% lighter than conventional concrete channels
Resistance to acids very resistant to chemical liquids (pH range 3-9)
Workability easily worked with grinding disks, masonry drills and chisels
Ageing resistance entirely frost proof, maintenance free and unsusceptible to wear
Environmental environmentally friendly building material
compatibility with mineral admixtures