Waste & Linen
SMOOTHTUBES
PLASTIC CHUTES

Overview
Smoothtubes feature an internal finish that has less friction than steel, making them quieter and cleaner than traditional steel and cement chutes.
The moulded connection between the loading throat and vertical chute minimizes the impact area. No sharp angles mean a faster, less restricted flow from the stainless steel intake doors down to the basement or collection point. Additional acoustic features have been incorporated into the Smoothtubes chute systems to ensure a quiet building.
Technically superior, self cleaning, very quiet and environmentally conscious, Smoothtubes can be used for garbage, linen and as a recycling chute for high-rise apartment projects.
All internal surfaces have uniquely designed joins eliminating crevices where food particles can collect and breed bacteria. The closed cell non-porous material will repel grime, bacteria, odour, and liquid avoiding blockages so frequently caused by the build up of garbage on internal surfaces of steel and cement chutes.
Care for linen by installing a linen chute using Smoothtubes. The internal surface insures that no burs or welded joins can tear valuable linen as it moves silently through the building to its collection point.
Wastech’s linen doors are stainless steel, key locked and very quiet. Compliment your linen collection service with a clean, quiet and green solution.
Key Features
Suitable for
Linen and garbage
Material
Superior industrial grade plastic(LLDPE), Australian designed and developed, self cleaning smooth internal surface
Noise supression
Superior acoustic properties
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Internal Diameter | Garbage 530mm |
| Material | LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), ultra-smooth closed cell finish resisting residue, odour, blockages & corrosion. Fire tested to BCA Clause C1.10 / AS1530.4-2014 (Warrington Fire Research). |
| Material Thickness | Chute tubes 5mm nominal |
| Mounts | Flexible, smoke-sealed at every level |
| Noise & Vibration Prevention | No acoustic lagging required (see acoustic report). Isolation at every level. Polyurethane sealant provides acoustic separation. |
| Ventilation | 200mm galvanised steel fan & discharge cowl, 240V single phase plug & lead. Flexible duct connection with dektite flashing. |
| Loading Throat Door | SmoothTubes™ molded entry reduces noise & blockages. 304 grade stainless steel, fire block core, fire sealant frame. AS1530.4-2014 (FRL -/120/30). Self-closing, keyed locks, sprinklers installed in each throat. |
| Deflector | 3–5mm galvanised steel at 45°. Fire-activated fusible link close-off door with manual override. For EcoPack Compactor, chute is isolated (fire door not required). |
| Installation | Chute sections <15kg each for easy manual handling (no tower crane). Bricking instructions on front panel. Loading throat panel stays fitted until installation to prevent misuse/damage. |













