fastflow

Bridge Deck drainage system

The only Type-I

D400 bridge
drainage
product available

Quality Assured

Fowler+Holden
KM 510118

Manufactured
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Bridge Deck drainage system

FastFlow Benefits The only UK produced

• Tcarry
he only product of its type to
the kitemark
Type-I D400 bridge
drainage product
• Pimpact
roven durability, strength and
resistance
F&H Ltd are the only manufacturers of a Type I
D400 Kitemarked bridge deck drainage system
in the UK. This means that our units have been

• Ductile Iron Type I rating

proven to withstand the D400 load test without
the need for concrete haunching to achieve

• Surpasses
structural strength. The only product that is
the D400 loading compliant at the point of purchase.

requirements
• Fully compliant to EN1433 Weathering
• Fmarking
Iron drainage has a proven track record for
ully compliant with CPR & CE longevity in service. It very quickly forms a
protective patina that over time darkens to
regulations give a very natural look. We all walk over iron

• No complicated installation details

to follow
products every day without noticing as they
blend in to the natural and urban environment
extremely well. Once installed our FastFlow units
can be left alone for years without concerns

• Brate
espoke manufacture to exact flow
requirements
over performance in extreme temperatures, or
degradation due to UV sun light. With the winter
temperatures plummeting to well below zero a
Ductile unit will continue to meet the specified

• One piece construction properties required to meet a D400 loading.

• Easy to handle
Units can be supplied with reflective strips or
cats eyes attached for increased road safety and

• Half battered or 45° splayed

kerb visibility.

• Fireproof Service and Supply

F&H are happy to give assistance in the choice of
The only D400 compliant product at product and the correctly sized unit for a project,
with our flow rate program we are able to
the point of purchase calculate required and achievable flow rates for
a specific area, gradient and rainfall. We can also
tailor the unit size to suit the number of outlets
available. We produce exactly what the customer
needs, both in size and numbers to suit delivery
requirements.
From our UK foundry we specialise in
manufacturing non-standard units to customer
specifications; typical delivery for this service is
10-14 days. This bespoke facility has proven of
enormous benefit on refurbishment projects.

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Drainage/Eco friendly Bridge Deck drainage system

Fowler & Holden’s FastFlow products are manufactured from ductile

iron and can be fully recycled at the end of their useful life. F&H
has a cradle to grave approach using recycled materials both in the
manufacturing process for FastFlow products and in the feed stock
material. The installation of FastFlow requires significantly less concrete
and cement based products than non iron units so therefore offers a
much greener option to the installation contractor.
A FastFlow unit can be taken out and re-laid after necessary road
works and maintenance has been completed. There is no need to buy
new units, making FastFlow both economical and eco friendly.
See the facts below for yourself - the environmental considerations are
clear: it’s easy to make the right choice for the environment.

F&H’s Ductile Iron units

• Produced using 98.8% recycled materials
• 100% reclaimable, time and time again
• Can be repeatedly cleaned and re-laid
• No processing of raw materials necessary
• From raw material to product in one process
• D400 + 10% loading - tested free-standing
• No need to use extra concrete on site
(150x150x150 haunching required for non iron
units)
• Fire proof: in the event of a vehicle fire, iron
products will not burn, emit toxic fumes, or need
replacing
• Manufactured in the UK, only travels as far as the
customer requires.

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For all enquiries and information about Fowler
& Holden Ltd and our services provided, please
contact us at:

Fowler & Holden Ltd,

Railway Street, Grimsby,
North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7DB.
T. 01472 355316
F. 01472 241296
E. Foundry: [email protected]
Engineering: [email protected]
Sales/Technical: [email protected]
General enquiries: [email protected]

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fastflow Quality and
Accreditation
Bridge Deck drainage system

A reputation built on high standards.

Fowler and Holden Ltd have developed a strong reputation The British Standards Institution is one of only a few notified
over many years for quality engineering and production. As bodies that can test units to this specification.
a reflection of our constant high standards, we conform to
several quality schemes, giving our customers a guarantee
that our products meet their expectations. Below are some
of the standards to which our products conform.

ISO 9001
The Quality Management
System of Fowler and
Holden Ltd has been
approved by ISOQAR to
conform to ISO9001:2008.
This global standard All of our in scope ductile iron/cast iron products comply
is concerned with an with BSI EN1433 and carry the British Standards Institute’s
organisation’s ability Kitemark.
to demonstrate a
quality management
system which allows
the consistent supply of
products, meeting the customer’s requirements. The aim of
ISO9001:2008 is to give trade suppliers and customers an CE Marking
initial benchmark of quality which is applicable across a wide CE Marking is a manufacturer’s statement that a product
variety of industry sectors. conforms to relevant requirements of European legislation,
covering health, safety and the environment. These
Carrying the Kitemark standards, or product directives, define benchmarks and
EN1433 & EN124 technical specifications which must be met in order to
This European Standard specifies requirements for water achieve the status. CE is an abbreviation for the French term
drainage channels used in areas open to the public and/or Conformité Européene, which translated means European
vehicles. Conformity.
EN1433 and EN124 covers materials, design, testing,
marking, quality control, and inspection procedures, and the We welcome any customer or third party audit and are
standards have the same status as a British Standard. happy to make documentation available to view.

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fastflow Installation
Detail
Bridge Deck drainage system

Installation in 4 easy steps

FastFlow bridge drainage units are straightforward to install,
simply lay on standard bedding mortar, apply sealant to one
end and install.

There is NO requirement for the contractor to ensure

the product is installed to specific criteria to maintain
compliance.

A type I unit can be laid in conjunction with standard

parapet and surfacing materials as per your design and build.

4 Easy Steps
1 Layout and arrange all units prior to
installation and position rodding units
and outlet units in the correct positions.
Ensure any expansion joint assemblies
are situated correctly.
2 Install the expansion joint assembly first.
3 Install to a line and level ensuring the
high point of the fall is maintained.
4 Apply sealant to one end of each unit
directly before laying.

FastFlow is produced in a single piece for easy handling and

installation; all units are supplied either as cast or with an
eco friendly coating. The product is despatched from our
premises direct to site or to the customers specified location.
FastFlow is supplied packaged on robust pallets wrapped
and banded for safe transportation and subsequent storage.

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Railway Street, Grimsby, F. 01472 241296
North East Lincolnshire, E. [email protected]
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fastflow Installation, Cost
& Compliance
Bridge Deck drainage system

Saving you money whilst complying

Why a Type I product saves you money and ensures
compliance over a Type M product.

A type I product conforms with EN1433 and will

withstand a 44 tonne or D400 compression load
free standing. The product is fully quality assured
by the manufacturer. There is NO requirement on
the purchaser to ensure the product is installed to
specific criteria to maintain this compliance.
Type I

A type I can be laid in conjunction with standard

parapet and surfacing materials. This gives a
massive saving in both weight and cost of high
strength concrete.

Type I
D400 Compliant at the point of purchase. No specific
installation required to meet the loading.

A typical type M unit requires approx 250 Kgs

of high strength concrete haunching per metre
to have any chance of complying with a D400
loading. It is the responsibility of the contractor
to install exactly to the manufacturers detail to
ensure compliance against standard.
Type M

A type M unit can be heavier per metre once

encased in concrete; the cost of the concrete
is high both in environmental and monetary
terms. Type M units rely on using the correct
installation detail to ensure compliance to
standard. The sustainability of these types of
Type M units is questionable when all these factors are
considered.

To be sure that you are installing a product that has the

lowest cost over its lifetime, is environmentally sustainable,
meets the loading requirements under all conditions and
e o n ly p ro d u c t th a t can claim
will still be providing a trouble free drainage solution in fifty Th
years Insist on a TYPE I Ductile Iron system.
m p li a n c e a t th e p o in t of purchase
Calculations based on 240mm wide x 100mm deep water c o
channel, standard unit

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fastflow Expansion Joint
Solutions
Bridge Deck drainage system

Expansion Joint problems solved

The Expansion Joint on a bridge often proves to be the most the same robust construction and reliability of a standard
problematic area for both contractors and designers. Allowing unit.
for movement whilst keeping the joint dry is of primary
F&H ltd also provide bespoke engineered solutions for
importance on any bridge.
joints that are non standard or need to be mated to non
Fowler & Holden manufacture a range of products that standard drainage units. We have a solution for any size or
enable the designer or contractor to cross an existing or new configuration of expansion joint.
expansion joint. We work closely with Ekspan Ltd to provide a
complete expansion joint solution if required.

We offer several types of expansion joint drainage ranging

from a small single pipe unit to a large capacity unit suitable
for use where high flow rates are required. Our expansion
units can allow horizontal, vertical, axial and lateral
movement of the joint.

Every unit meets the same stringent requirements as our

FastFlow bridge drainage units and is load tested to D400.
The units are manufactured from cast components so offer

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fastflow Flow rate
characteristics
Bridge Deck drainage system

Flow rate
Flow rate is calculated using the HR Wallingford method as recommended by the Highways Agency. The equation has an
in-built safety factor to allow for the inevitable silt and debris build up ensuring that the unit continues to work between
maintenance cycles.

The graph provides a guide to the size of unit necessary to achieve a required flow. The calculations are based on a 1000m2 area
100m long and 1 outlet utilising a 100mm channel depth.

Fowler and Holden Ltd will carry out flow rate calculations on behalf of designers and contractors. With climate change and
increased storm rainfall levels the performance of drainage schemes has become a crucial factor in ensuring safety for road
users. FastFlow is manufactured to a size that matches the bridge deck configuration and flow rate requirements giving
designers ultimate flexibility on the depth and width of the unit specified.

Units can be supplied either half batter or 45° splay.

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fastflow Product
Specification
Bridge Deck drainage system

Unrivalled specification
The FastFlow bridge deck
drainage range provides a
complete drainage solution
for both bridges and standard
groundwork’s. To ensure FastFlow
is specified simply include
a specification clause that
stipulates

• Units to be manufactured
from EN 1563 Ductile Iron

• All units to have a minimum

D400 loading EN1433
compliant

• Manufacturer to be ISO9001 accredited

• Product to be KITEMARKED
• Product to be CE marked (mandatory)
• Product to be supplied with either natural as cast
finish or with ECO friendly coating requiring no
ongoing maintenance

• 5 surface inlets and if required 3 subsurface inlets

• TYPE I product load tested free standing
• Installed as tested no special installation detail
required

• Fire Resistant

FastFlow is supplied direct to site from the manufacturing

site in the UK.

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North East Lincolnshire, E. [email protected]
DN32 7DB.
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fastflow Ancillary
Bridge Deck drainage system products

Rodding, Outlet and special Units

Because FastFlow is manufactured to an exact customer Whatever the problem, FastFlow has a range of
specifications there is an unlimited variation of ancillary complementary ancillary units that gives the contractor a
units available. As the manufacturers of the product F&H solution.
Ltd can engineer any configuration of unit size and shape.
We are able to provide solutions to on site issues when the
drainage line needs to be altered to work around existing or
unplanned services.

Our bespoke units include the following:

• Rodding Units with a variety of removable lid

options
• Outlet units with any outlet configuration, size,
exit angle or location, base, end or rear
• End units
• Transition units that allows for a smooth change
in unit size along a run
• Special Rodders with oversize removable top and
bottom for sump access
• Drop Down Kerbs and Flush Units that allow the
drainage run to continue uninterrupted across
a pedestrian crossing or vehicle access point.
Available with solid or heel guard tops
• Pinch point units for heavily trafficked or
vulnerable areas
• Intermediate units to allow for changes in run
width and depth.

All units are manufactured to the same strict quality

requirements for all our Kitemarked products

Our pinch point units are particularly useful on heavily

trafficked junctions, roundabouts and areas subjected to
HGV traffic. Use of FastFlow on areas such as bus stations,
lorry parks and car parks provides the highest strength
product available in the most demanding areas.

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Railway Street, Grimsby, F. 01472 241296
North East Lincolnshire, E. [email protected]
DN32 7DB.
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