Manufacturing Facility Trench Drains

Typically D400 to F900, depending on the type of manufacturing process.

• Light manufacturing or assembly: D400 (forklift and pallet jack traffic).

• Heavy industrial or foundry areas: E600–F900 for heavy machinery or rolling loads.

• Maintenance and washdown zones: C250–D400 for pedestrian and equipment cleaning areas.

Drainage systems must withstand oils, coolants, solvents, and mechanical stress.

• Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) or Polymer Concrete channels for maximum load-bearing and chemical durability.

• HDPE or PVC channels for lighter-duty or retrofit installations.

• Ductile-iron grates for heavy load and forklift environments.

• Stainless steel or coated grates for chemical or washdown zones.

• Epoxy-coated channels when exposed to aggressive chemicals or cutting fluids.

• Continuous operation environments require reliable, easy-to-clean drainage.

• Trench drains must align with floor slope (1–2%) and be properly anchored to concrete slabs.

• Oil/water separators should be integrated to capture hydrocarbon and coolant runoff.

• Drains must be positioned to avoid interference with machinery bases and pedestrian pathways.

• Freeze protection may be required in unheated or partially exposed manufacturing zones.

• Durability: Support heavy equipment, forklifts, and pallets without deformation.

• Chemical resistance: Withstand oils, coolants, and process chemicals.

• Ease of maintenance: Removable grates and sediment traps for quick cleaning.

• Safety: Slip-resistant grates and ADA-compliant patterns in personnel areas.

• Compliance: Integration with environmental discharge standards and containment systems.