FIBERDRAIN : A technology for draining agricultural plots
Mechanised installation using a subsoiler or trencher in fine soils (clay, silt, etc.).
FIBERDRAIN® technology is the only one to offer a 3-in-1 solution for draining agricultural plots. A PVC drainage pipe coated with rot-proof propylene fibres, FIBERDRAIN® systematically replaces all gravel and geotextile drainage in agricultural plots or land. Find out more about this unique drain developed by ATE Drainage.
Drainage of agricultural plots: the issues
Drainage of agricultural plots is subject to regulatory obligations.
If it is carried out by specialised companies that are fully conversant with the regulations, agricultural drainage allows better use to be made of farmland, by increasing yields.
Drainage also increases the water storage capacity of the soil and reduces the risk of erosion.
In some cases, the drain has to be laid in gravel. These operations are more costly in terms of time, labour and materials. To simplify this process and improve performance, ATE has developed a gravelless drain technology that has been tried and tested for over 10 years.
FIBERDRAIN : The effectiveness of PP fibre-coated agricultural drainage for use without gravel
A gravel-free agricultural drain produced in France, FIBERDRAIN® systematically replaces all gravel drains in plots and farmland. Composed of a voluminous and very open filter in the same way as the BATIFIBRE® under ATEC developed for foundation drainage, the FIBERDRAIN® fibre acts as a mattress, absorbing shocks. By protecting the PVC during installation, laying the drain is simpler and the durability of the installation is increased.
In addition to acting as a filter and preventing the system from becoming clogged with fine soil particles, FIBERDRAIN® simplifies logistics by eliminating the need for gravel and geotextile, thereby cutting installation time by a factor of 3 to 5, depending on the accessibility of the site.
FIBERDRAIN is a 3-in-1 technique:
A single product replaces the use of gravel, geotextile and drain. FIBERDRAIN® is a ready-to-use technical product that is economical and practical to use. It conserves gravel resources.
FIBERDRAIN® technology is the only one to fulfil the 3 functions of the drain envelope, namely :
- Increases hydraulic conductivity, so its thickness encourages water to circulate around the drain.
- Filters out the fine elements in the soil and prevents the system from clogging.
- The fibres in the coating increase impact resistance.
What types of soil should FIBERDRAIN be used in?
ATE has been manufacturing FIBERDRAIN® for over ten years, and this technology has proven its durability, effectiveness and versatility in most types of soil.
For soils rich in iron ochre, ATE has developed the COFIDRAIN gravelless drain.
