A light-duty backhoe is all that is needed to dig the shallow trench in preparation for the SmartDitch installation.
SmartDitch®
Trapezoidal Ditch Liner
A Smarter Way To Manage Water
Product Selection
12" AND 24" OPTIONS
The SmartDitch® Trapezoidal Ditch Liner System is a virtually leak-free channel lining system engineered to control and direct the flow of water or critical fluids. Made from proven UV resistant HDPE, SmartDitch’s unique corrugated design helps regulate the flow of water from flat to steep grades so that the drainage and flow patterns designed are maintained. SmartDitch Trapezoidal sections are light weight and come in lengths that make it easy to handle and install.
12" Trapezoidal Ditch Liner
9.5′ Long Sections • 52 Pounds per Section
24" Trapezoidal Ditch Liner
7.7′ Long Sections • 89 Pounds per Section
Color Options
Basic Black
Environmental Green
Desert Tan
Product Details
Flow Performance You Can Count On
12" Trapezoid
Slope % | Flow cfs | Velocity fps |
|---|---|---|
0.50 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
1.00 | 8.72 | 4.38 |
2.5 | 10.61 | 5.32 |
5.00 | 15.00 | 7.53 |
7.50 | 18.37 | 9.22 |
10.00 | 21.21 | 10.65 |
15.00 | 25.98 | 13.04 |
20.00 | 30.00 | 15.06 |
24" Trapezoid
Slope % | Flow cfs | Velocity fps |
|---|---|---|
0.50 | 28.04 | 4.52 |
1.00 | 30.50 | 4.91 |
2.5 | 48.23 | 7.77 |
5.00 | 68.20 | 10.99 |
7.50 | 85.53 | 13.46 |
10.00 | 96.46 | 15.54 |
15.00 | 118.13 | 19.03 |
20.00 | 136.41 | 21.98 |
Physical Dimensions & Weights
Item Description | 12″ Depth Trapezoidal | 24″ Depth Trapezoidal |
|---|---|---|
Overall exterior width | 50.00 in / 1270.00 mm | 76.00 in / 1930.00 mm |
Overall exterior height | 16.25 in / 412.75 mm | 29.50 in / 749.30 mm |
Bottom channel exterior width | 10.00 in / 254.00 mm | 14.00 in / 355.60 mm |
Overall exterior length | 120.00 in / 3048.00 mm | 113.00 in / 2870.00 mm |
Lay length | 114.00 in / 2896.00 mm | 92.00 in / 2347.00 mm |
Weight Per Part | 52.00 lb / 24.00 kg | 89.00 lb / 40.00 kg |
*Measurements are overall part dimensions and are not representative of actual flow area or earthen fill area.
Step 1
Step 2
SmartDitch is light enough to be
hand-carried to the trench, and
allows for easy transport to areas where vehicle access is limited.
Step 3
SmartDitch sections, manufactured
in 8’ – 10′ lengths, are ready for joining in the shallow trench or above the ground and set into place.
Step 4
The SmartDitch anchoring system
installs quickly and secures the
system into the ground.
Installation
Engineered for Quick Installation
The Trapezoidal Ditch Liner is lightweight and stackable so that it can be carried in large quantities to locations and assembled with ease. SmartDitch is manufactured by North America’s largest and most advanced plastics production operations – Penda Corporation. As the #1 heavy-gauge thermoforming manufacturer in North America, Penda channels its expertise in plastic engineering and manufacturing into three market leading businesses:
- Truck bed liners and tonneau covers for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket
- Aftermarket HDPE thermoformed water management solutions
- Custom solutions for manufacturers of every kind
This allows for SmartDitch® to be the highest quality solution for any application that it may be needed.
Documentation
SMARTDITCH DRAINAGE
SmartDitch narrows the performance gap between what traditional drainage channels provide and what today’s engineers demand. Available in a trapezoidal configuration, SmartDitch is quickly replacing concrete channels, riprap and vegetated channels as a preferred product for drainage applications. Designed for predictable hydraulics, durability, structural integrity and easy installation, SmartDitch provides excellent value and cost effective performance.
SmartDitch’s hydraulic characteristics remain constant over time providing maximum drainage over the life of the system. The toughness of polyethylene withstands abrasive flows, corrosion, and even the most aggressive chemical attacks. SmartDitch prevents unwanted vegetation growth and the corrugated wall design produces a self scouring action that minimizes silt build up in the flowline.
When designing drainage projects with difficult access, remote locations, uneven terrain, and steep slopes with high velocities, SmartDitch’s lightweight rugged construction allows for a quick installation in the most difficult situations.