Water pooling where cars cross, at a driveway apron or garage door, needs a drain that can take the weight. This NDS Pro Series kit pairs the 5 in. channel with two galvanized steel grates rated Class B medium duty, so autos and light trucks can roll over it. Three kits give you about 3 meters (9.8 ft) of drain.
Galvanized Channel Drain Specifications
| Load rating | NDS Class B medium duty: autos and light trucks, pneumatic tires, under 20 mph |
|---|---|
| Grate | Galvanized steel |
| Channel | 5 in. wide x 1 meter |
| Open surface area | 19.32 sq in. per foot |
| Kit contents | Channel, 2 galvanized steel grates, screws, end cap, end cap/outlet (6 grates per 3-pack) |
| Pack | 3 kits (about 9.8 ft of drain) |
Specifications: NDS Pro Series Channel Drains (manufacturer product page and technical documents), checked September 2026.
Built for Vehicle Crossings
- Driveway aprons at the street
- Garage door thresholds
- Parking pads and carports
- Service entries with light trucks
Installing Across a Driveway
- Cut a trench across the driveway at the low edge.
- Join the three channels and attach the end cap and end cap/outlet.
- Connect the outlet to drain pipe running to a safe discharge point.
- Bed the channel so the galvanized grate is flush with the pavement, then screw the grates down.
Video: NDS, "How to Install the Pro Series Channel Drain."
Draining a patio or pool deck without vehicle traffic? The Pro Series 9-pack with light-traffic grates covers more length for less. Need a curve? Add 864 radius couplings.
Shipping
Orders over $2,000 ship free by common carrier. Most orders ship within 4 business days and arrive in 3 to 6 business days.
Price & Cost
A 3-pack is $209.95, about $69.98 per kit, for about 9.8 ft of drain. Shipping is $29.99 per 3-pack, and ten or more 3-packs (orders over $2,000) ship free.
Other Sizes & Alternatives
Longer run on a budget?
The NDS 864 Pro Series 9-pack has nine kits with plastic grates (about 29.5 ft) at about $51.83 per kit.
Building a curve?
Add NDS Qwik-Turn radius couplings. Each rotates up to 6 degrees, for bends as small as a 30 in. radius.
Where will the water go?
Send it to an NDS Flo-Well dry well or a gravel-free EZ-Flow French drain.
Ordering 10 or more 3-packs?
Request a quote with your delivery ZIP code. We quote freight and delivery to your site.
Downloads & Resources
- 5 in. Pro Series channel drain kit #864 technical specification (NDS, PDF)
- Pro Series channel drain installation manual (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: concrete (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: asphalt (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: pavers (NDS, PDF)
- Outlet connection details (NDS, PDF)
- NDS grate flow capacities (PDF)
- NDS channel drain catalog (PDF)
- NDS 864GMTL-3PK product specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can cars drive over this channel drain?
Yes. The galvanized grate is rated NDS Class B medium duty: autos and light trucks with pneumatic tires at speeds under 20 mph.
Galvanized or plastic grate: which do I need?
Both work where cars cross. NDS rates the Pro Series plastic grate for automobiles and light trucks at speeds under 20 mph, and the galvanized steel grate is the metal option in the same light-traffic class. Choose galvanized for a steel finish; for forklifts and tractor-trailers, NDS makes heavier reinforced nylon and cast iron grates.
What pipe does it connect to?
Per NDS, the channel's knockout bottom outlets fit 3 in. and 4 in. sewer and drain fittings, and the side outlet knockouts fit 3 in. sewer and drain pipe. The end outlet also connects to pipe.
What is included in each kit?
One 1 meter channel, two galvanized steel grates, screws, an end cap and an end cap/outlet. The 3-pack has three channels and six grates.
Can I build a longer run?
Yes. Snap more kits together with the interlocking joints, and cut the last section to length.