ACO’s Inlet Plug stops time, money and water going down the drain

ACO Technologies has launched a new, reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, aimed at helping save time, money and water on road construction projects. The inlet plugs are designed for combined kerb and drainage type products and prevent asphalt from entering KerbDrain units when roads are being paved. This means contractors do not need to undertake a heavy jetting process to clear out dried and hardened asphalt or other debris that gets blown into the units during installation. 

Made of recyclable TPE, the inlet plugs reduce carbon emissions, water usage and spending. In a recent trial at an Oxfordshire Park-and-Ride site, where around 1,700m of KerbDrain was installed, use of the plugs meant no jetting or channel cleaning was needed. This resulted in a cost saving of almost £5,000, and also led to a reduction in CO₂ and water consumption. 

Rob Bignall, Product Manager – Civils at ACO Technologies, said: “Clearing out debris and asphalt that falls into combined kerb and drainage solutions has long been a challenge. By plugging up the inlets, civil engineers and highways contractors can save thousands of pounds in post-installation maintenance, and our innovative plugs can be used time and time again.” 

ACO’s KerbDrain Inlet Plugs also help contractors achieve a better road surface finish. Simple to install by hand, they are designed in blue and red, for Splayed and Half Battered profiles respectively, and are a useful visual aid for surfacing contractors. They are easily removed once surfacing is completed and help create a neater finish. 

www.aco.co.uk/products/kerbdrain-inletplug