By Healthcare Facilities Today

AGAWAM, Mass., March, 2014 – OMG Roofing Products of Agawam, Mass. has introduced the RedLine AFR Roof Drain, a tool-free system that provides for maximum allowable flow for gravity-based, open channel roof drainage systems. The RedLine AFR mechanical seal can be activated by hand, eliminating the need for tools and significantly reducing installation time.

In extreme rain events, a head of water can develop and create a pressurized flow in some roof drain fixtures leading to failures in the building’s plumbing system. RedLine AFR’s design featuring the RedLine AFR Vortex Breaker has been tested for maximum allowable flow and to minimize the danger of creating pressurized flow. Studies by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials show that few drains on the market actually perform to specified flow rates. The RedLine AFR Roof Drain is designed to perform at specific GPM levels based on plumbing recommendations, and exceeds ANSI/SPRI RD1.  

The patent pending RedLine AFR Backflow Mechanical Seal can be installed by hand, creating a perfectly symmetrical watertight connection and preventing over tightening or under tightening during installation.  

“The RedLine AFR Roof Drain is revolutionary in that it lets contractors install  watertight, maximum allowable flow drains in half the time it would take to insert new drains and a fraction of the time it would take to rework or replace the drains,” said Dan Genovese, product manager with OMG Roofing Products. “Installation is tool-free and can be done in a single turn with two fingers, increasing productivity and accuracy. More important, the RedLine AFR Roof Drain is engineered to get water off the roof at a flow rate consistent with the building’s internal plumbing system.”

  RedLine AFR is installed from the rooftop so as not to disrupt building occupants, and has a one-piece seamless body for strength and durability as well as a heavy duty cast aluminum strainer dome and clamping ring. The 10-inch long drain stem can accommodate most existing field conditions and can be field cut or obtained in longer lengths if needed.  An extra large flange allows positive attachment of roof flashing membrane, and flanges are available with TPO or PVC coatings for hot-air welding.

Headquartered in Agawam, Mass., OMG Roofing Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial roofing products featuring specialty fasteners, insulation adhesives, drains, pipe supports, emergency repair tape, edge metal systems and productivity tools.  The company’s focus is delivering products and services that improve contractor productivity and enhance roof system performance. For additional information, please contact OMG Roofing Products at 800/633-3800 or visit OMGRoofing.com.