Product Description

MATFLOW® is a multi-purpose geosynthetic composite product. It delivers exceptional performance in drainage applications, while also serving as a dependable separation layer. By efficiently draining water from the soil, this innovative drainage sheet reduces hydraulic pressure on structures, ensuring long-term protection and reliability. It is the optimal choice for drainage and gas venting layer, especially in structures with complicated layouts. It provides reliable drainage and an efficient alternative to conventional aggregate drainage layers offering a lightweight, cost-effective, and sustainable solution.

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Product Benefits

High flow capacity

Lightweight, flexible, easy to install

Easy integration with pipe outlets.

Greater roll coverage as compared to other drainage composites.

Lengthens structure service life

Eliminates the problem of clogging in conventional drainage systems

Excellent resistance to chemical attacks and UV degradation

Relieves hydrostatic pressure on structures

Durable under tough conditions

High load-bearing capacity

Factory-controlled quality

Product Functions

Drainage
Drainage
Separation
Separation
Filtration
Filtration

Common Applications

  • Drainage layer for landfill leachate collection systems
  • Drainage layer and gas venting strips in landfill capping systems
  • Drainage and gas venting in reservoirs and lagoons.
  • Subsurface drainage in roads and highways
  • Highway edge drains.
  • Relief of hydrostatic pressure behind retaining walls
  • Subsurface drainage behind basement walls, tunnel walls, bridge abutments, wing walls, and beneath tunnel floors.
  • Drainage solution for parking decks
  • Drainage beneath embankments
  • Subsurface drainage in railways
  • Vertical drainage in cut-off trenches
  • Relief of uplift pressure beneath tanks, slabs, and culverts

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Quality depends on workmanship Factory-controlled quality
Low flow capacity Up to 10X higher flow capacity
Slow drainage Drains up to 30X faster
Requires use of natural resources Conserves natural resources
Heavy Lightweight, flexible, easy to handle
Time-consuming installation Faster installation
High transportation demand Lower transportation vehicle demand
Requires heavy equipment Lesser heavy equipment requirement
High material and labor cost Cost-effective
High carbon footprint Lesser carbon footprint

Product Specifications

Properties of Geocomposite Unit ST
Thickness at 2 kPa 40-20.0mm
In-plane water flow capacity σ=20kPa, Soft/ Rigid contact Gradient(i=1.0) ~ 6.30 I/(m.s) | Gradient(i=0.1) ~ 1.50 I/(m.s)
Mass per unit area 560 - 1260g/m2
Roll Width 2.0 to 4.0m
Roll Length 25, 50 and 100m
Roll Weight min - max 30 - 510kg

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