The Pipe Blog

This Pipe Blog article explores how effective drainage systems play a critical role in reducing hydroplaning potential, highlighting the importance of proper surface design and sheet flow interception. The article focuses on the benefits of Slotted Drain systems for capturing rainwater runoff across wide, flat airport surfaces such as runways, taxiways, and maintenance areas. Backed by decades of proven performance and extensive hydraulic testing, Slotted Drain provides continuous surface drainage, high structural strength for heavy aircraft loading, and long-term durability with multiple coating options designed to withstand harsh airport environments, including areas exposed to de-icing chemicals.

DuroMaxx® steel reinforced polyethylene tanks are an efficient and innovative option for Airport Authorities looking to improve the way in which spent deicing fluid and aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is contained. This product merges the advantages of steel with the advantages of HDB-rated polyethylene resin to create a 100 year+ service life, good hydraulics, and watertight joints.

Contech Slotted Drain™ is used effectively to intercept storm water runoff from wide, flat areas such as parking lots, municipal streets, highways, and airport runways and taxiways. In these installations, the slotted drain is placed transverse to the direction of storm water flow or snow melt runoff. The open grate intercepts all the flow uniformly along the entire length of the drain.