Comprehensive Rainwater Management for Logistics & Industry

Safe operational processes, controlled use of treated rainwater and reliable planning through compliance with all regulations – rainwater management on logistics and industrial sites must now meet several requirements simultaneously. Large, impervious surfaces, high static and dynamic traffic loads, and increasing incidents of heavy rainfall require solutions that systematically combine drainage, treatment, retention and infiltration.

Challenges & requirements

Logistics centres and industrial sites place complex demands on rainwater management. Large sealed surfaces, heavy traffic loads, increasing rainfall intensity and environmental requirements call for integrated solutions that combine drainage, treatment, retention and controlled discharge. Effective rainwater management helps protect operations, infrastructure and natural water resources whilst supporting sustainable site development.

Forklift truck driving over a heavy-duty channel

Logistics centres and industrial estates are among the most demanding applications for rainwater management. Large sealed surfaces limit natural infiltration, whilst heavy goods vehicles, forklifts and container handling equipment generate significant dynamic loads. Braking, turning and manoeuvring movements create additional shear forces that place high demands on infrastructure.

Rainwater management systems must ensure reliable hydraulic performance and long-term structural stability. At the same time, they need to safely manage increasing volumes of runoff during heavy rainfall events.

Drainage channel during heavy rain, logistics centre near Munich

On logistics and industrial sites, rainwater picks up pollutants such as tyre abrasion, oils, fuels or fine particles. Without suitable rainwater treatment, these water-polluting substances enter the soil and water bodies. That is why high-performance systems for rainwater treatment are essential to comply with environmental regulations, protect water resources and support sustainable water management.

DRAINFIX CLEAN Logistički centar München

More frequent heavy rainfall events and growing environmental requirements are changing the way logistics centres and industrial sites are planned. Modern rainwater management concepts focus on controlling runoff close to the source and reducing pressure on downstream infrastructure.

Key objectives include retaining rainwater before discharge, regulating flow rates and integrating decentralised management concepts. Combining drainage, treatment and retention functions creates resilient solutions that help protect operations, support sustainable site development and prepare sites for future climate challenges.

Forklift truck driving over a FASERFIX SUPER channel — FASERFIX SUPER drainage channel

RECYFIX HICAP channel in an industrial yard in Great Britain — RECYFIX HICAP drainage channel

The system cycle: from surface water to the water cycle

Rainwater management in logistics centres and industrial estates only works as an integrated system. Rainwater passes through several stages:

By combining these functions, runoff can be managed close to the source, pollutants can be removed effectively and pressure on downstream infrastructure can be reduced.

FASERFIX SUPER channel in front of industrial warehouse — FASERIX SUPER drainage channel

RECYFIX HICAP channel in front of industrial warehouse — RECYFIX HICAP drainage channel

Product comparison for logistics centres & industrial estates

Effective rainwater management for logistics centres and industrial estates requires more than surface drainage alone. Depending on site conditions, integrated concepts for drainage, treatment and retention help manage runoff safely, protect water resources and support sustainable site development. The following solutions are designed to meet the specific requirements of logistics and industrial applications.

RECYFIX HICAP F

High capacity slot channel for areas subject to extreme loads & dynamic forces.

RECYFIX MONOTEC ULTRA

Monolithic drainage channel for heavy-duty applications

FASERFIX SUPER

Superior resistance to dynamic forces and extreme loads.

RECYFIX NC

High performance reinforced polypropylene channel.

DRAINFIX CLEAN

Treatment of surface water run-off.

Product comparison table
Attribute	RECYFIX HICAP F	RECYFIX MONOTEC ULTRA	FASERFIX SUPER	RECYFIX NC	DRAINFIX CLEAN
Load class according to EN 1433
Load class according to EN 1433	up to F 900	up to F 900	up to F 900	up to E 600	up to F 900
Load frequency
Load frequency	5 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5
Load dynamics
Load dynamics	5 out of 5	6 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5
Nominal width \| System size
Nominal width \| System size	1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 8000, 10000	200, 300	100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500	100, 150, 200, 300, 400	300, 400, 500
Materials of the lower parts
Materials of the lower parts	Modified polypropylene (PP), 100 % recycled composite	Modified polypropylene (PP), 100 % recycled composite	Fibre-reinforced concrete	Modified polypropylene (PP), 100 % recycled composite	Fibre-reinforced concrete or polypropylene (PP)
Angle housing
Angle housing	–	–	Galvanised steel or ductile iron edge rail with 40 x 40 mm insertion depth	Moulded as an integral part of the channel body	Depending on the version with FASERFIX or RECYFIX: Galvanised steel or cast iron frame with 40 x 40 mm insertion depth
Grating variants
Grating variants	Ductile iron slotted top	Ductile iron grating with lateral concrete anchoring	– Ductile iron gratings – GUGI ductile iron gratings	Ductile iron	Ductile iron grating
Gradient
Gradient	– Constant depth – Stepped fall	– Stepped fall (at NW 200) – Constant depth	– Constant depth – Built-in fall (150, 200, 300) – Stepped fall	– Constant depth – Stepped fall	– Constant depth
Special characteristics
Special characteristics	– Radial installations possible – Large channels for retention – Channel run without slotted top achievable, for example, under planted areas – Cable installations can be threaded though throat voids of the channel	– Material combination of recycled PP and ductile iron for adaptability on the construction site and robustness – Side wings for optimum connection to the concrete surface – No screws and loose parts on the surface – Connection between channel and grating encased in concrete for extra safety	– 16 fixing points for grating/metre	– Channel and cover = one component – Self-centring screw –> automatically finds the correct position – Polypropylene channel body can be easily machined on site	– Rainwater treatment by surface filtration – DIBt approval – Proprietary treatment system: CIRIA SuDS Manual C753 chapter 14

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