LC2000 channels have a 200mm clear opening and are 100mm deep**. 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. LC2000 channels can be combined with Heavy Duty and Extra Heavy Duty Ductile Iron grates for loadings up to Class G 900 but are equally at home with any of the Galvanised steel or Stainless Steel grates in the 2000 series. The LC2000 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:

• LC2000: Integrated Cast Iron edge rail
• Environmental protection: Sealant groove in base of channel to resist leakage of pollutants.
• Constant depth/ Stepped fall: Constant Depth 100mm deep channel.
• 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:

• Streetscapes
• Shopping centres
• Multi level car parks
• Carriageways
• Industrial zones
• Airports

Broad range of grate options:

The MEA LC2000 channel works with all of the same grates as the S2000 and Z2000 channels. Specialised Ductile iron grates in Class D and Class G are also available which are able to be bolted to the LC2000 channel edge rail.

End caps

Silt box: Multipart silt box unit

Strengthened by cast-iron edge protection, the MEA LC2000 gully comes with a galvanized sediment bucket to effectively protect the storm water mains against blockage.

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_lc2000.pdf (1.05 MB )
 technical_data_lc2000-220.pdf (364.66 KB )

Clear width: 200 mm
Total width: 240 mm
Overall height: 100 mm

• Channel body with integrated cast iron edge and sealable rebate
• Preformed knockout for outlet
• Channel body without fall
• Accessories: end caps for channel

start and end

Can be combined with the same grates as LC2000 series channels

• Loading classes A10 to G900

The MEADRAIN® LC2000 features a cast-iron upper edge that is permanently embedded within the channel body. This guarantees a physically robust and visually appealing solution whether used with Class A stainless steel heel guard grates or Class G Ductile Iron.

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