Plati-Drain
Plati-Drain™ is a deep, percussively installed drain that relieves pore water and hydrostatic pressure in slopes and behind retaining walls, improving stability.
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Product Details
Plati-Drain™ is a patented drainage solution engineered to reduce pore water pressure in saturated clay slopes and hydrostatic pressure behind retaining structures. After heavy rainfall, trapped water can soften clay soils, reduce shear strength and increase the forces that drive instability. Plati-Drain targets water at its source by penetrating up to 10 metres and forming an immediate drainage channel from depth, not just at the surface like traditional weep holes. It installs from the surface without mass excavation, avoiding the cost, time and disruption of trenching, which makes it well suited to retro-fit works and restricted sites. The drain uses a bonded polyethylene/polypropylene body with a 100 mm wide corrugated core and an outer sock that limits fine particle ingress to help maintain hydraulic performance. Installed percussively using simple tools, Plati-Drain supports highways, rail embankments, cuttings, retaining walls and earthworks.
Product Features
Deep-drain solution that reduces pore water pressure
Deep penetration to intercept water at source
Immediate drainage channel reduces pore pressure
Surface installation avoids trenching and rework
High discharge capacity for efficient drawdown
100 mm wide bonded poly core for drainage
