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Stainless steel trench & slot drains
Linear drainage that moves water and debris to the sump before it reaches the floor. Fabricated to your flow volume and layout, or shipped fast from our prefabricated range.
Choose your trench
Standard with bar grating, or solid plate with perimeter drainage. Built for buildings with heavy forklift and pallet-jack traffic.
- Widths
- 4" – 12" typical
- Standard lengths
- 4, 6, 8, 10 ft
- Covers
- Bar grate · fiber grate · solid plate
Economical with clean lines, and easy to sanitize — no grates or covers to pull. Paired with food-safe sumps for wet-process floors.
- Lengths
- Built to your layout
- Sumps
- Round or square, deep sump
- Best for
- Food, brewery, bottling
How fast can you get it?
Choose from our library of already-drawn trench designs.
After shop drawings are approved and finalized.
What determines the lead time for custom trench drains?
- Production capacity: the current workload and available production slots.
- Order volume: larger quantities may require more production time; smaller orders may be completed sooner.
- Seasonal demand: lead times can increase during peak construction seasons.
- Design complexity: intricate designs or special fabrication techniques may extend production time.
Discuss your project requirements and timeline with us directly for an accurate estimate — give us a call and we can discuss options.
How long do custom fabricated trench drains take?
It depends on the project. Typically, once shop drawings are approved and finalized, lead time is 4 to 8 weeks. These are approximate and actual lead times may fluctuate — contact us with your project specifications for the most accurate timing.
Can I get a trench drain faster?
Opt for one of our prefabricated drainage solutions. Our selection includes several 6" wide trench drains with bar grates that may fit your needs and shorten lead times compared to fully custom options. Call 888-244-3417 for pricing and availability.
Built for the realities of a wash-down floor
Floor drains can become contamination sources if not properly designed. Coved corners, smooth welds and sloped surfaces eliminate areas where bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella can harbor and multiply.
CIP systems discharge water to 180°F+ with caustic and acid chemicals. Hot-water sanitizing and steam cleaning require temperature-resistant materials and seals that hold up under thermal stress.
Our inventory strategy focuses on critical drain types. Dedicated carriers — FedEx, UPS and LTL — provide real-time shipment tracking with ETA updates to plant receiving.
Coved, radius corners, sloped surfaces with no horizontal ledges, smooth ground welds and self-draining designs. No threads, fasteners or crevices that harbor bacteria.
Food plants must meet USDA/FSIS, FDA and state health department requirements. Drainage is inspected for sanitary design, cleanability and materials — non-compliance can halt production and trigger recalls.
Food plants use massive water volumes for cleaning — often 100+ GPM during washdown cycles. Drainage must handle surge flows without backing up while staying sanitary during production.
All of our trench drains are designed to meet USDA, FDA and OSHA requirements. 6 reasons to use trench drains in food plants →
Pre-sloped, in-line sumps, built in-house
Do it right. Do it once.
12 GA stainless holds its strength for decades and cleans up fast — the trench you install today is the last one that floor needs.