Questions about SABdrain? See below answers to frequently asked questions.
About SABdrain
SAB is a part of System Group, a group of companies founded in 1979, one of the main European holdings in the supply of piping systems in PE and PP. The company was born in Sirolo (AN) in 2003, and it moved to Sant’Angelo in Vado in 2007. SAB specializes in moulding and extrusion of plastic materials for the production of compression and electrofusion fittings, drainage channels and products for drip irrigation. They are active in three sectors: irrigation, water and gas, and drainage.
SABdrain channels are manufactured & shipped out of Italy. Grates are a mix of overseas & local suppliers.
We hold a large amount of stock in our warehouse, which can be shipped out within a day.
SABdrain Channels
Polypropylene is a material with excellent mechanical, physical and chemical properties.
Some of the most significant properties of polypropylene are:
Chemical Resistance: Diluted bases and acids don’t react readily with polypropylene
Elasticity and Toughness: Polypropylene will act with elasticity over a certain range of deflection (like all materials), but it will also experience plastic deformation early on in the deformation process, so it is generally considered a “tough” material. Toughness is an engineering term which is defined as a material’s ability to deform (plastically, not elastically) without breaking..
Fatigue Resistance: Polypropylene retains its shape after a lot of torsion, bending, and/or flexing.
Insulation: polypropylene has a very high resistance to electricity.
SABdrain channels are sold in 1M lengths to be joined together. They are easily cut, allowing installers to achieve exactly how many metres they need.
In order to obtain better performance from drainage channels, it is necessary to properly maintain and clean the channels to prevent them from getting clogged with soil, leaves or other sediment, thus rendering drainage ineffective.
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Installation
Please view more information on installation here.
Yes, it is extremely important that a grate is inside the channel to prevent bowing when concreting. It is impossible to install a grate if the channel has bowed after concrete has set.
A great tip is to use a temporary grate (like timber) to prevent any concrete getting on the grates.
SAB channels have preset lateral connection for 90 degree joining of 2 channel units together. Allows right angles, corners, tees & crosses without any additional fittings.
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A video is available on our installation page. View here
This depends on a lot of factors such as desired aesthetic, what load class you need & where is it being installed. Check how much water the area recieved, has it got a slope? Is it near your pool? Do you live near saltwater?
Use our handy product finder or contact us.
Grates
Yes we stock a range of Jonite grates that fit into our channels.
Yes we can help you customise a grate. This is made possible with Jonite Stone grates. View their transparent step-by-step process page on their website to give you an idea. Contact us today to start.
Yes we do. See our range of grates here.
Like most metals, cast iron goes through a natural oxidation process, resulting in an outer protective coating known as rust. This process is called Patina.
Patina is a naturally occuring process and shouldnt be confused with corrosive rust. Pantina is good for iron as it provides a protective layer.
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The nominal wheel loading refers to the weight of 1 wheel of the vehicle.
For example, if you estimate the heaviest vehicle that will be driving over the drain weighs 2215kg. The nominal wheel loading is 553.7 kg (2215 ÷ 4 = 553.75). Therefore you will require a Class B rated grate (Class B nominal wheel loading is 2670kg).
The load rating of a grate is a specification of the amount of weight the grate can withstand.
Residential- Will withstand 1.5 ton wheel loading. Footpaths & driveways.
Class A – 330kg nominal wheel loading. Pedestrians, cyclists.
Class B – 2,670kg nominal wheel loading. Driveways (cars & light commercial vehicles)
Class C – 5,000kg nominal wheel loading. Areas with slow moving traffic (shopping centres). Heavy commercial vehicles.
Class D – 8,000kg nominal wheel loading. Highways & roads, lightly loaded forklift, warehouse
Class E – 13,700kg nominal wheel loading. Commercial heavy wheeled traffic, hardwheeled forklifts, construction/military/mining vehicles
Class F – 20,000 nominal wheel loading. Docks, wharfs, airport serviceways & taxiways
Class G – 30,000 nominal wheel loading. Extra heavy duty, airport runways, docks
View our guide to load class classifications here.
Many different factors including proximity to pool, budget and aesthetics affect which grate can be used. Stainless steel grates are the most popular choice.
Learn more about pool & spa area drainage here.
There are many factors to be considered when selecting which drain should be used. Take into consideration rainfall, foot traffic, vehicles & budget. Use our product finder or contact us.
Purchasing SABdrain
We have over 800 distributors Australia wide. Find your nearest one here.
Alternatively, contact us & we can assist you.
Our channels range from 100mm x 50mm – 500mm x 500mm
Technical
Please contact us for revit files
SABdrain’s drainage channel body is produced from Polyproylene Polymer, a state-of-art plastic that is highly resistant to attacks from a large range of corrosive and destabilising chemical agents.
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