Load Class Ratings
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ASME A112.6.3-2001
ASME LIGHT DUTY
up to 2,000 lbs
Suitable For: Light commercial and residential applications, tailored for pedestrian traffic. Used for private driveways, light-duty parking areas, and other spaces with light vehicle traffic.
ASME MEDIUM DUTY
2,000-4,999 lbs
Suitable For: Typically used in environments where light vehicular traffic is present, such as small industrial facilities, sidewalks, and residential parking.
ASME HEAVY DUTY
5,000-7,499 lbs
Suitable For: Designed for areas with constant heavy vehicle traffic, including major industrial sites and high-capacity freight transport areas.
ASME EXTRA HEAVY DUTY
7,500-10,000 lbs
Suitable For: Designed for areas with constant heavy vehicle traffic, including major industrial sites and high-capacity freight transport areas. Engineered for forklift traffic.
ASME SPECIAL DUTY
over 10,000 lbs
Suitable For: Crafted to handle extreme loads such as airport traffic. Drains meeting this standard ensure rosbust performance in demanding environments.
DIN 19580 / EN 1433
DIN Load Class A
3,372 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Pedestrian areas and light traffic zones. Ideal for areas with foot traffic, such as walkways, gardens, and patios.
DIN CLASS B
21,800 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Sidewalks, residential parking and light industrial areas. Used in environments where moderate traffic, including commercial vehicles, is expected.
DIN CLASS C
56,200 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Commercial and industrial zones with heavy traffic. Ideal for areas where regular heavy vehicle & forklift traffic occurs, such as warehouses and large parking lots.
DIN CLASS D
89,920 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Industrial loading docks and public roads with heavy truck & forklift traffic.
DIN CLASS E
134,800 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Extremely heavy industrial areas and specialized high-capacity applications: large ports, heavy freight zones, and similar environments where maximum load resistance is required.
DIN CLASS F
202,320 lbs per foot
Suitable For: Exclusively for airport traffic, this standard is for drains engineered to withstand extreme loads. Specifically used for airports, terminals, port docks etc.