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Mini Channel Drains

Mini but mighty, this solution features patented honeycomb reinforced walls for durability and flying buttress design for load-bearing support. Bottom flanges have an anchoring lip for straight installation without floating.

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Partial view of Two Gray Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grates (NDS 541-1*, NDS 541) as they fit on one Mini Channel™ Drain (NDS 500)
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NDS Mini Channel™ Drain Bottom Outlet shown straight on highlights the drain within the channel drain which drains light flows of water and directs it to drain pipes (NDS 550)
The NDS Gray Mini Channel™ Drain End Outlet (NDS 546) attached to mini channel drain with grate
Fully installed NDS Sand Mini Channel™ Drain 90° Elbow and Grate (NDS 5383) with couplers and channel drains with grates
Closeup angled view of the Green Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 542)
Closeup angled view of the Brick Red Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 551)
Closeup Angled View of the Sand Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 544)
Closeup Angled View of the Black Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 543)
Closeup View of the Decorative Botanical Green Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate Design (NDS 554GY)
Closeup angled view of the White Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 540)
NDS Mini Channel™ Drain Bottom Outlet shown straight on highlights the drain within the channel drain which drains light flows of water and directs it to drain pipes (NDS 550)
The NDS Gray Mini Channel™ Drain End Outlet (NDS 546) attached to mini channel drain with grate
Fully installed NDS Sand Mini Channel™ Drain 90° Elbow and Grate (NDS 5383) with couplers and channel drains with grates
Closeup angled view of the Green Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 542)
Closeup angled view of the Brick Red Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 551)
Closeup Angled View of the Sand Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 544)
Closeup Angled View of the Black Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 543)
Closeup View of the Decorative Botanical Green Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate Design (NDS 554GY)
Closeup angled view of the White Plastic Mini Channel™ Drain Grate (NDS 540)

Key Features

  • Mini Channel Drains are 3-1/16 in. wide, 3-1/8 in. high, and 6 ft. long; length can be cut to size with a saw
  • Patented flying buttress design provides load-bearing support from both sides as well as underneath the channel
  • Unique flanges on the bottom of the channel provide an anchoring lip for straight installation and prevents floating
  • Customize system design with a variety of accessories
  • Grates available in an assortment of colors, materials, and styles

Applications

  • Handles light sheet flows from around pools and spas, concrete and paver patios, tennis courts, walkways and driveways
  • Channel drains and trench drains are ideal for hardscapes to prevent mildew growth, concrete staining, and costly damage by capturing and conveying excess water for proper release downstream
  • The Mini Channel Drain and grate, as part of a complete drainage system, captures excess surface water and directs water away to connected drain pipes for proper release downstream or to an infiltration device

Installation & Maintenance

  • Create a water-tight connection between the outlet and pipe using solvent-weld PVC glue
  • Removable drain grates make it easier to clean debris from the channel for maintenance

Materials & Sustainability

  • Channels are made in the USA
  • Onsite stormwater management protects the watershed downstream, and limits excess runoff which can lead to negative impacts such as erosion, pollution, and flooding

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    Part Number
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    230 6 in. Profile Channel Installation Stakes, Pack of 24
    547S Mini™ Channel Drain End Cap, Sand Plastic
    5300 Mini™ Channel Drain 45° Elbow and Grate, Gray Plastic
    5303 Mini™ Channel Drain 45° Elbow and Grate, Sand Plastic
    5380 Mini™ Channel Drain 90° Elbow and Grate, Gray Plastic
    5383 Mini™ Channel Drain 90° Elbow and Grate, Sand Plastic
    550 Mini™ Channel Drain Bottom Outlet, 4-1/2 in. X 3 ft., Connects to 2 in. Drain Fittings
    548 Mini™ Channel Drain Coupling, Gray Plastic
    548S Mini™ Channel Drain Coupling, Sand Plastic
    547 Mini™ Channel Drain End Cap, Gray Plastic
    546 Mini™ Channel Drain End Outlet, Connects to 2 in. Drain Fittings, Gray Plastic
    552B Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-13/16 in. wide X 1 ft. long, Satin Brass
    554CI Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 1 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Cast Iron
    555CI Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 1 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Cast Iron
    543 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Black Plastic
    551 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Brick Red Plastic
    541 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Gray Plastic
    542 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Green Plastic
    544 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Sand Plastic
    540 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 2-3/4 in. wide X 3 ft. long, White Plastic
    554 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Black Plastic
    554GY Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Gray Plastic
    554S Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Sand Plastic
    555 Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Black Plastic
    555GY Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Gray Plastic
    555S Mini™ Channel Drain Grate, 3-1/12 in. wide X 3 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Sand Plastic
    5370 Mini™ Channel Drain Tee and Grate, Gray Plastic
    500 Mini™ Channel Drain, 3-1/16 in. wide X 6 ft. long
    500S Mini™ Channel Drain, 3-1/16 in. wide X 6 ft. long, Sand Plastic

    Specifications & Documents

    Channel & Trench Drains & Grates

    Satin brass and polished brass grates are available for the Mini Channel.

    Yes. Prefabricated 45°, 90°, and tees can be purchased. The channel can also be cut to any angle using a miter saw. The same angle will need to be cut into another piece of channel. Glue the pieces together and secure the joint before encasing in concrete.

    No. The Mini Channel ships in 6-foot sections. All accessories are sold separately.

    The grates can be screwed to the channel using NDS part # 529 – Stainless Steel Screws, Phillips Head #4 x 5/8 in. screws (screws sold separately).

    Sections of Mini Channel can be connected using the Mini Channel Coupling (NDS part # 548).

    The Mini Channel is made from PVC. PVC glue can be used to glue all pieces together.

    There are two options to drain the water out of the Mini Channel: the end of the channel or the bottom of the channel. Each outlet connects to a 2 in. schedule 40 pipe. The bottom drain channel comes with an atrium grate pre-inserted in the channel to prevent debris from entering the storm drain system.

    The channel itself will manage 62.8 GPM at 1% slope. Grate flow rate ranges between 15.08 to 30.29 GPM per linear foot depending on the style and grate opening.

    Mini Channel grates are available in white, grey, green, black, sand, and brick red.

    The plastic grates are rated to support automobiles, light trucks, and medium-duty pneumatic tires (up to 175 psi) at speeds less than 20 m.p.h. The brass grates are rated for pedestrian traffic (up to 60 psi).

    The Mini Channel is only available in 6 ft. sections. The channel can be easily cut to any length.