The year 1975 is significant. That was about the time that modular polymer concrete channels entered the U.S. trench drain market. Prior to that, only the frame and grate systems and cast-iron channel body products were available in the trench drain marketplace. These products were made by iron foundries. Over the past 50 years, there […]
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Posts about cast iron grates, iron grating options and cast iron grate finishes around America
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Heavy-Duty Grates: Drainage Solutions Built to Last
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Jan
Jan
Heavy-Duty Grates: Built for Pressure, Performance, & Protection In environments where water management meets extreme traffic, heavy-duty grates deliver the strength and stability required to keep operations moving. These rugged drainage solutions are engineered to handle substantial weight loads while maintaining consistent flow control—making them a critical component in industrial, commercial, municipal, and transportation applications. […]
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What Is the Difference Between Gray and Ductile Cast Iron Drain Grates?
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Oct
Oct
When selecting the right heavy-duty drainage grate, casted iron is often a top contender due to its strength and versatility. Both gray and ductile iron are forms of cast iron. However, each of these iron alloys have unique characteristics that make them suitable for different uses. Understanding these differences along with the pros and cons […]
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The Basics of Trench Drain Grates
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Jan
Jan
Drainage grates may go unnoticed in our daily lives, but their impact on maintaining safe and functional spaces is undeniable. Whether in industrial, commercial, residential, or public settings, these grates play a crucial role in managing water runoff and safeguarding the integrity of infrastructure. The Basics of Trench Drain Grates Trench drain grates, also known […]
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Decorative Ductile Iron Grates
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Jan
Jan
Bronze Age™ Introduces Ductile Iron Grates Bronze Age™ decorative grates by Trench Drain Systems takes another step forward by adding 3″ ductile iron grates to the exclusive collection. These grates are available in several ADA-compliant and heelproof patterns. A large assortment of materials and patterns provides an opportunity to add style and functionality to outdoor […]
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Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution
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Jul
Jul
Incorporating functional and aesthetically pleasing drainage into a historical business plaza in Rennes, France. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANUFACTURING PARTNER, ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE THEIR INFORMATIVE POST. Read the original post on ULMA’s News site by clicking here. ULMA Architectural provides drainage solutions for a variety of applications and is known […]
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How Fast Does Cast Iron Rust?
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Oct
Oct
GRATES AT A BRIDGE PROJECT – ELMORE, OHIO Customers often ask us how long it takes for cast iron to mellow out to the brown patina typically seen in most parking lots. We are fortunate enough to be aware of a project that was completed in 2020. A bridge was replaced in the village of […]
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Virtual Trade Showroom at Trench Drain Systems
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Sep
Sep
Why Visit Our Showroom? There’s no need travel or pay to attend a trade show. Simply shop from your seat and take your time viewing each section in 3D. Trench Drain systems (TDS) is a national distributor for numerous name brand trench drain manufacturers. TDS also manufactures exclusive products for multiple drainage products. Click on […]
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Decorative Grating for POLYCAST 600
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Mar
Mar
There are multiple trench drain systems available on the market today, but not all have the application flexibility as Hubbell’s POLYCAST 600 series. These pre-sloped drain systems are ideal for a variety of projects and often use a standard slotted ductile iron grate, as it is a versatile option. Occasionally, there is a need for […]
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Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?
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Aug
Aug
Rust and Cast Iron Cast iron grates are ideal for many situations and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are durable and have multiple decorative options. Raw cast iron grates do not retain their natural silver color. In fact, they quickly turn orange with rust when exposed to any form […]