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Load Classes Explained…

Load classes are an important consideration when it comes to choosing the right drainage system for your project. Find out what you need to know...

What are the different loads classes and what do they mean?

Load classes are an important consideration when it comes to choosing the right drainage system for your project. Load classes are used to indicate the weight that a particular drainage system can support, and they are divided into several categories based on the intended use of the system.

At Polycon, we offer a wide range of drainage systems, each designed to meet specific load requirements. In this blog post, we will explain the different load classes offered by Polycon and what they mean.

Class A15

Class A15 load rating is designed to withstand a maximum weight of 1.5 tonnes. This class is suitable for areas with light pedestrian traffic such as footpaths, small driveways, terraces, and gardens.

Class B125

Class B125 load rating can withstand a maximum weight of 12.5 tonnes, making it suitable for use in areas with light vehicle traffic such as residential driveways, small car parks, and small commercial areas.

Class C250

Class C250 load rating can withstand a maximum weight of 25 tonnes, making it suitable for use in areas with heavier vehicle traffic, such as commercial driveways, car parks, and urban roads.

 

Class D400

Class D400 load rating can withstand a maximum weight of 40 tonnes, making it suitable for use in areas such as highways, public car parks and light commercial vehicles.

Class E600

Class E600 load rating can withstand a maximum weight of 60 tonnes, making it suitable for use in areas such as loading bays, industry areas and heavy-duty vehicles.

Class F900

Class F900 load rating can withstand a maximum weight of 90 tonnes, making it suitable for use in areas with the heaviest vehicle traffic such as aircraft runways, docks, industrial areas and high-speed railway tracks.

 

When choosing a drainage system, it is essential to consider the expected load requirements. At Polycon, we offer a range of drainage systems designed to meet various load classes, ensuring that our products can meet the needs of any project. We recommend consulting with our expert team to determine which load class best suits your project requirements.

 

You can contact us on 0151 422 9747 or email us at info@polycon.co.uk