PitPad

Sediment Control for Rail Maintenance Pits

PitPadis Green Rhino’s purpose-built sediment filtration pad for the base of maintenance pits. Engineered to sit directly over channel drains, it captures and retains sediment before it reaches your drainage infrastructure with zero tools, and zero disruption to your maintenance workflow.

Part of the trusted EnviroPad Rail family, PitPad™ brings contamination control to one of rail depots’ most overlooked pollution risks: the maintenance pit drain.

Key Features

  • Captures Sediment at Source: Filters particles greater than 100 microns before they reach the drain, protecting downstream infrastructure and reducing environmental non-compliance risk at the point of contamination.
  • High-Flow Filtration: Achieves a through-pad flow rate of 3,600 L/min per pad, and can handle simultaneous operation of multiple pressure washers without backing up or flooding the pit.
  • Modular, Full-Pit Coverage: Pads connect end-to-end using hook-and-loop attachment to create a seamless protective run along the full length of any maintenance pit.
  • Rapid Installation: Individual pads can be installed or replaced in under 2 minutes with no specialist equipment.
  • Built for Rail Depot Conditions: UV-stabilised and temperature-stable from −20 °C to +50 °C.
  • Chemically resistant to common depot fluids including AdBlue, coolants and antifreeze.
  • Easy to Clean and Maintain: The hydrophobic PVC top surface brushes clean of dry sediment or can be pressure-washed.
  • Safety-Designed for Operational Environments: High-visibility yellow webbing edges keep the pad visible in busy depot environments. User instructions are printed directly onto the top surface, reducing the need for separate signage or training materials.
  • No Infrastructure Changes Needed: PitPad™ works with your existing slot drain infrastructure. There is no requirement to modify drains, regrade surfaces or undertake any civil engineering works.

 

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Specification

PARAMETER DETAIL
Code GRR 53 50 01 PPAD
Product PitPad
Size 740 x 3,000 mm
Sediment Filtration Captures particles > 100 microns
Flow Rate (per pad) 3,600 L/min through-pad permeability
Drainage Coverage Suits channel drains
Operating Temperature Stable from −20 °C to +50 °C
Weather Durability UV stable, weather-resistant
Manual Handling ≤ 40 kg saturated with sediments (2-person lift)
Modular Swap Time < 2 minutes per pad, no tools required
Connection Method Hook-and-loop attachment (water/oil-resistant)

 

FAQs

What is PitPad and what is it used for?

PitPad™ is a multi-layer sediment filtration pad manufactured by Green Rhino, designed to sit over slot drains in train maintenance pits. It passively filters wastewater produced during routine maintenance and cleaning operations (such as pressure washing), capturing particles larger than 100 microns before they enter the drainage system. It is used by rail depot operators to meet environmental compliance requirements without altering existing drainage infrastructure.

How does PitPad help rail depots meet environmental compliance?

Rail maintenance pits generate wastewater contaminated with sediment and depot chemicals during pressure washing and servicing. Without filtration, this water flows directly into slot drains, potentially breaching environmental discharge regulations. PitPad intercepts that sediment at the source, filtering it passively through a geotextile core before water passes into existing drainage, helping operators demonstrate proactive contamination control without costly civil engineering.

What drainage infrastructure does PitPad work with?

PitPad is designed to fit channel drains, which are standard across most UK and European rail maintenance depots. It requires no modifications to existing drainage systems.

What are the dimensions and flow specifications of PitPad?

Each PitPad measures 740 mm × 3,000 mm. When new, it achieves a through-pad flow rate of 3,600 L/min and can handle multiple simultaneous pressure washers. Pads connect using hook-and-loop attachment to cover the full length of a maintenance pit.

How is PitPad installed and maintained?

PitPadrequires no tools to install or replace. Individual pads can be swapped in under two minutes. The PVC top surface is hydrophobic and wipeable. Dry sediment can be brushed off and the pad can be pressure-washed when needed.

Is PitPad suitable for outdoor and all-weather use?

Yes. PitPad is UV-stable and thermally stable from −20 °C to +50 °C, making it suitable for outdoor maintenance pits, semi-covered depots, and year-round weather conditions.