Loading docks apply a grate with a h20 or h25 load bearing class d or e.
Loading dock trench drain.
All end caps adapters and outlets will work with our systems that you find here.
Traditionally a loading dock trench drain was a 12 wide cast in place trench drain.
Our 4 inch channel accessories are for use with any of our 4 inch internal channels.
They are not workable solutions on our spark home system.
The trench drain in the loading dock shown below clogged and became ineffective before a rainstorm swept through the area.
In areas where there are larger trucks and more surface area water flow requires a reinforced drain that is at least 8 wide.
When roads are flat with little or no natural slope trench drains are used in the median and shoulder areas.
The standard truck dock height is 48 below finish floor of the building.
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Although drains for loading docks do not have a standard trench width size is dependent on the water capacity the system can support.
If you ever have any questions please do feel free to reach out.
Water backed up in the truck ramp flooding the area.
Looking closer during my visit i noticed the drain is a standard 12 wide foundry grate.
Consider installing a 4 pre sloped polymer concrete trench drain in truck ramps with limited runoff water.
A trench drain is the most logical solution to keep this dock from becoming full of water and simplifies the concrete construction.
Trench drain systems for loading docks vary based upon the expected water flow.