CastSlot
Gatic CastSlot sets the benchmark for high-capacity linear surface drainage, combining robust ductile iron construction with sleek, discreet design. Engineered for performance in heavy-duty environments, CastSlot provides efficient water management while maintaining a clean, uninterrupted surface finish.
The system features a narrow slot inlet integrated into a strong drainage channel, delivering exceptional hydraulic efficiency without the need for visible grating. Designed for strength and durability, CastSlot is suitable for the most demanding applications, including highways, airports, ports, and industrial facilities.
Available in various channel widths, depths, and configurations, Gatic CastSlot offers a versatile solution for modern infrastructure projects requiring both performance and aesthetic integration. For enhanced surface safety, CastSlot can also be specified with Treadsafe anti-slip treatment, improving grip in pedestrian and trafficked areas.
- Key Features
- Applications
- Description
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- High-strength ductile iron construction for durability and longevity
- Narrow slot design for discreet, unobtrusive surface appearance
- Load rated up to F900 for heavy-duty traffic environments
- Excellent hydraulic performance for rapid surface water removal
- Integral system ensures structural stability and minimal maintenance
- Resistant to impact, fatigue, and heavy wheel loads
- Optional Treadsafe anti-slip surface technology for improved safety
- Compatible with a range of sump units and outlet configurations
- Designed to minimise debris ingress while maintaining flow efficiency
- Factory-applied protective coating for transport and installation
- Manufactured to relevant BS EN standards and quality certifications
- Airports and airside infrastructure
- Ports, docks, and container terminals
- Highways and major road networks
- Industrial and logistics facilities
- Commercial developments and public realm
- Distribution centres and service yards
- Fuel stations and forecourts
- Rail infrastructure and depots
- Water and wastewater treatment sites
- Heavy-duty drainage for paved and trafficked areas
Gatic CastSlot Linear Drainage Systems are engineered to deliver high-performance surface water management in environments subjected to heavy loading and frequent traffic. Manufactured from robust ductile iron, the system achieves load classifications up to F900, making it ideal for demanding infrastructure such as airports, highways, ports, and industrial developments.
Unlike traditional grated drainage systems, CastSlot features a continuous narrow inlet slot that blends seamlessly into the surrounding surface. This provides a modern, visually unobtrusive solution while maintaining excellent hydraulic capacity. The slot design minimises trip hazards and prevents large debris from entering the system, reducing maintenance requirements.
The system comprises integrated channel units that ensure structural integrity and alignment during installation. These modular components can be configured to suit a wide variety of layouts, including straight runs, intersections, and complex drainage networks. Purpose-designed sump and outlet units further enhance efficiency by enabling effective water capture and discharge.
CastSlot can be enhanced with Treadsafe anti-slip technology, which improves slip resistance in areas exposed to water, fuel, or high pedestrian activity. This makes it particularly suitable for environments where safety is critical, such as transport hubs, public spaces, and industrial walkways.
Designed to withstand extreme loading conditions, including slow-moving heavy vehicles, aircraft traffic, and industrial machinery, CastSlot offers superior resistance to impact, fatigue, and environmental wear. Its ductile iron construction ensures long-term performance and reliability with minimal maintenance.
Ideal for projects where aesthetics, durability, and hydraulic performance are equally important, Gatic CastSlot provides a high-capacity, low-visibility drainage solution that supports modern infrastructure requirements while maintaining surface consistency, safety, and design integrity.
Case Studies
Gatic CastSlot specified for Waitrose car park
Gatic Civil Drainage was recently specified for Waitrose’s new store in Oxford for its CastSlot system from its market-leading Slotdrain range. The installation was part of a £10m project to build a new store for the premium food retailer.
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Winning water management from Alumasc at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With the reputation of the illustrious Tottenham football club preceding it, the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is an emblematic building that has already secured its place as a sports stadium to be remembered.
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Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre – Gatic CastSlot installed at Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
CastSlot and Paveslot, the leading channel drainage systems from Gatic Civil Drainage, have been installed at Rushden Lakes, the new high end shopping centre in Northamptonshire.
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Gatic drainage solutions chosen for ambitious ‘futureproof’ logistics facility
Ascent Logistics Park in Leighton Buzzard is a forward-thinking, sustainable construction project situated in one of the UK’s newly recognised industry hotspots. When work started on Phases 2 and 3, Gatic CastSlot and Gatic Kerbdrain from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), were specified due to their unrivalled track record for performance and longevity.
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Peri Ltd – Gatic Slotdrain installed at Peri Ltd extensive multi-purpose service yard
Peri Ltd, one of the world's largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding, recently had Gatic CastSlot installed at its extensive multi-purpose service yard, where heavy lorries and vehicles come and go constantly.
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Littlebrook Business Park – Gatic Slotdrain keeps business moving
A new distribution centre at Littlebrook Business Park features market leading Gatic CastSlot Littlebrook (Orbital 47) is home to several industrial companies which rely on the near constant movement of goods.
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Hamilton Business Park, Southampton – Gatic CastSlot surface drainage specified for 24,000 sq.ft. business park
Gatic, the global leader in access covers and civil drainage systems, recently installed Slotdrain CastSlot Treadsafe, its high-capacity surface water drainage at Hamilton Business Park in Hedge End, Southampton.
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Fulham Football Club – Gatic Castslot provides game-changing drainage solution at Fulham Football Club
A bespoke Gatic CastSlot system was installed as part of the redevelopment of the riverside stand for Craven Cottage, home to Fulham FC.
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Amazon Distribution, Kent – Gatic Slotdrain delivers prime service at Amazon distribution centre in Kent
Amazon has invested heavily in its UK operations in recent years and more recently with the accelerated growth of online shopping, significantly increasing its number of warehouses across the UK. One such distribution centre is in Kingsnorth, Kent. This 34,000 square metre warehouse opened in 2018 and has benefitted from the installation of a Gatic Slotdrain CastSlot system.
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