Drainage channels with anti-shunt capabilities incorporate design features to prevent the movement of grates due to longitudinal forces, which can push, impact, and dislodge grates. These forces are most prevalent in trafficable and high-use installations that experience repeated or heavy loads.
This movement, commonly known as ‘shunting’, is prevented by robust design features that ensure grate systems remain securely in place – enhancing durability and longevity of the drainage system. These mechanisms maintain structural integrity and prevent potential hazards due to misaligned grates, which may include tripping hazards, displaced drainage covers, and open channels.
Anti-shunt features are incorporated across AtlanChannel’s ductile iron range, with the system’s innovative edge rail fitted with stainless steel M10 bolts to ensure grates are secure from movement.
By interlocking the grate system, its movement is restricted, which enhances safety and reliability. Ensuring grates maintain correct orientation and position minimises device damage and lowers maintenance requirements.
The primary purpose of an anti-shunt mechanism is to maintain the structural integrity of the drainage system and prevent potential hazards. When grates move due to traffic or other forces, they can become misaligned, creating tripping hazards or compromising drainage structures – and avoiding these issues is crucial to long-term form and function.
