Category Archives: Cast Iron Grates

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The Basics of Trench Drain Grates

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Grate Collage 1
23
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

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Deco Cast Iron Max-Mini Grates BF2
16
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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Cast Iron Grates, Destination Trench Drain, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Stannie_4
18
Jul

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 throughout the drainage industry for their high quality and reliable products. To tell […]

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Cast Iron Grates, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

How Fast Does Cast Iron Rust?

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
Elmore, Ohio Bridge Project
31
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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TDS Announces – Virtual Trade Showroom

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Panaramic VTS Shot-tall
01
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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Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

Decorative Grating for POLYCAST 600

Posted on by Michael Schroer
Decorative POLYCAST Grates
10
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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Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
RAW - RUST - BoOF Interlaken
08
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 […]

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Name that Grate! A Replacement Grate Guide

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
Trench Drain Grates
25
Jun

We are often asked to help customers find replacement grates for their systems. If you find yourself in this situation, below are some ways that you can get the information you need that will help us to identify the grate. Keep in mind, you don’t need to have answers for every category but the more […]

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Cast Iron Grates, Destination Trench Drain, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Major Flooding? FP1200 to the Rescue!

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
FP1200 - Bank-Parking Lot
07
Feb

The First National Bank of Bellevue, Ohio had been feeling the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath in the form of flooding. Standing water caused customers to make wide paths around the deep puddles or power through, only to end up with soggy shoes for a quick escape from the weather. Unfortunately, the problem became more […]

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Universal Ductile Iron Trench Drain Grate (TDS 461D)

Posted on by Michael Schroer
08
Nov

Previous articles I’ve written have discussed the evolution of the polymer concrete trench drain channel and how it came to the U.S. Market. The big takeaway is that the rise of modular trench drain started in Europe and migrated to the United States, bringing with them metric dimensional standards (channel length and width) which rendered […]

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