A Sleek Drainage Solution to Trap and Contain Hazardous Chemicals
Automotive repair shop drainage is central to the proper operation of a modern automotive repair shop. The capture and proper disposal of waste fluids are critical to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
High-quality auto-shop drains play a large part in maintaining a safe and clean auto facility. An auto shop’s floor is constantly covered in fluids, from water to lubricants, hydraulic fluids to cleaning chemicals. These fluids create slippery surfaces that can be hazardous to shop technicians or anyone on the shop floor. A drainage system that can remove these fluids creates a safer and more productive working environment allowing the ground to remain dry and contain corrosive chemicals.
Please consult local regulations on the capture treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes before planning a shop drain installation.
Load Class Rated and Corrosion Resistant
Understanding load class ratings starts with understanding the anatomy of a drain. Is the entire drain made from stainless steel? Some drains are made from plastic or composite materials and are only load class rated when a metal grate is added. Others are manufactured overseas and don’t have the benefit of load class testing or certification.
Your garage will probably see thousands of vehicles drive across the floor in its lifetime. This means that hundreds of thousands of pounds will pass across your drains and catch basins in the form of cars, trucks, and heavy equipment every year. You need drains that are engineered to stand up to heavy loads and to last a lifetime.
Make sure you ask the tough questions when selecting a drain:
- How was the drain manufactured?
- Is the drain load class rated?
- What kind of service life can I expect from this drain?
Slot Drain Systems are made from T304 and T316 Stainless steel. This provides them with long life, structural stability, and corrosion resistance. All Slot Drain systems are engineered and certified to comply with ASME Load Class Ratings. Giving them weight ratings up to 10,000 lbs. Please consult our load class chart and drain specification documents for ratings on specific products.
Self-Cleaning Drains to Avoid Clogs and Save Time
Your drain is part of your cleaning system but how do you clean your drain? Other cleaning tools like vacuums need to be emptied and cleaned to work at peak efficiency. The same goes for drains.
Slot Drain Systems come with a number of tools to help ensure the water and other fluids in the system flow smoothly. All Slot Drain Systems terminate in a catch basin. The catch basin provides a break between your Slot Drain and your underground plumbing. The catch basin combined with an integrated strainer basket makes it easy to clear debris like leaves and mud from the system. It can also catch lost items like nuts and bolts or 10mm sockets before they are lost into your underground piping or holding tank.
Slot Drain Systems are also offered with optional accessories including our clean-in-place and flush flo systems. Clean-in-place allows you to seal the drain so that it can be filled with a cleaning agent and left to soak, removing build-up debris and grime from the inside of the system. Our flush flo system integrates a fill spout into the drain so that all you have to do is flip a switch to fill your drain with a cleaning solution. These accessories help ensure your drains stay clean and free flowing.
Installation Resources Available for New Construction and Existing Facilities
Our people are our number one resource. Our team of sales representatives, product development experts, engineers and metal workers have between them, the combined experience of thousands of drain installations.
We can help you avoid pitfalls and plan for a seamless drain installation, whether for a new facility or existing facility. Our team can guide you through ordering, shopping, and receiving and provide real time information to your contractors on the ground to ensure that your Slot Drains are installed to the highest standard ensuring their continued performance for decades to come.
Contact Slot Drain Today to Learn More About Drainage Solutions for Auto Repair Shops
Whether bringing in cars or trucks, customers count on automotive shops to provide clean and efficient repair and vehicle maintenance services. You don’t have a lot of extra time in your day to worry about drains. That’s ok, because at Slot Drain Systems our job is to provide you with not only the highest quality drains possible, but also the highest level of service possible as well. Contact our sales staff today. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the drain selection process and craft custom solutions to meet the needs of your facility today.
