A field inlet is a concrete structure fitted with a slotted grate to collect stormwater runoff and route it through underground pipes. Field inlets typically provide a storage volume (sump) below the outlet pipe to allow sediments and debris to settle out of the stormwater runoff.

Precast drainage inlets and catch basins are among the most widely used drainage products in the market today to collect excess storm water runoff from roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, and paved streets. For more information on product availability call (888) 965-3227 today.

Underground precast drainage inlets and catch basins are among the most widely used drainage products in the market today to collect excess storm water runoff from roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, and paved streets.

To an untrained eye, catch basins and inlets look very similar. Both drainage solutions have a 12-inch by 12-inch surface grate and subsurface piping. However, the difference between a drainage catch basin and an inlet lies just beneath the soil. Keep reading as we go over the difference between drainage catch basins and inlets!

Our Nyloplast inlets have been designed to meet drainage area design parameters specific to your project with variable grate openings and heavy-duty traffic rated ductile iron castings. Perfect for all types of pavement and roadway applications. See how the scale and power of ADS continues to evolve and revolutionize stormwater management.

Your field inlet is the last part of your stormwater facility to trap sediment and pollutants. Maintaining your field inlet, or grated inlet, should be done periodically and can usually be performed with common tools.

For over 40 years, the original, bright orange Hickenbottom® inlet has been the gold standard in agricultural and municipal drainage needs. Now, with an expanded size and accessory product range, we are equipped to further support a multitude of your application’s requirements.

These grate inlets are known as ‘field inlets’. A field inlet (Figure 24.4) is used in open space reserves, depressed medians and other locations away from pavement kerbs. Grated inlets can also be used in middle of the parking lots where kerbs are not required (Figure 24.5).

• Manufactured to class B, AS:3996:2019. This product is manufactured inQueenslandbutcouldbe supplied to other states. Contact your local Civilmart specialist for more information.

Field Inlets – Softscape Drop Guard ™ is a high performance, cost effective system designed to reduce sedimentation and debris flow into field drop inlets during construction. One size fits all.