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3 Things I learned about trench drain at BrewExpo America

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
brewery drains, trench drains in breweries, brewery floors
14
Nov

I attended BrewExpo America in Philadelphia this spring. I learned a little about brewery floors and drains, and I’d like to share the experience. Stainless Drains Were Out in Force Stainless drains were all the rage at the Expo. Typically, they were 6” wide with a V-shaped interior. The channels sloped to an outlet or […]

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Controlling Highway Runoff: Linear Drainage vs. Inlets

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
highway drains 101
07
Nov

Without containment, storm water can cause traffic hazards on highways. Rain storms send water rushing across highways and bridges, leading to increased runoff into the environment and a greater risk of hydroplaning due to sheet flow. Highway engineers use two types of drains to control surface water on highways: Linear Drainage Systems Catch Basins (Inlets) […]

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Project Profile: Yergey Brewing trench drains

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
ABT drain, brewery drains, vinylester brewery drain,
10
Oct

A new brewery opened in the Lehigh Valley this fall. Yergey Brewing, owned and operated by Jim Yergey, is a nano-brewery specializing in strong ales and stouts. I visited the opening weekend to sample some of the eight beers on tap. Yergey Brewing opened with a solid offering that includes three IPAs, three stouts and […]

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Krug Bier – Pioneer in Brazil’s Craft Brew Market

Posted on by Michael Schroer
Krug Bier, Krug Bier Belo Horizonte, Craft Beer Brazilian
15
Aug

I recently visited the mountainous central region of Brazil to attend an exposition of Cachaça in the state capital, Belo Horizonte.  I’m interested in the production of this local distilled sugarcane spirit used to make the famous drink, Caprihna.  Brazil’s State Minas Gerais, or Minas for short, is world renown for cachaça production, though other […]

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Considering Stainless Drains for Food Production

Posted on by Michael Schroer
heavy duty brewery grate, heavy duty stainless grating
13
Apr

Stainless steel seems to be the ideal material for food processing facilities because of its inherent resistance to corrosion, cleaning chemicals, heat and bacteria growth. Plant managers prefer stainless steel grating instead of cast iron and galvanized steel because of the material’s longevity in corrosive environments.  Besides having these benefits, stainless steel has a shiny, […]

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There’s no such thing as the best brewery drain.

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
brewery drains, trench drains for breweries, brewery floor drains
28
Mar

A craft or microbrewery is a labor of love. Just as with the mash tun and fermentation vessels, owners want the best brewery drain for their brewhouse. If you are a brewer – or even a contractor planning a brewery construction – you understand that big decisions are made at every stage of construction. One of […]

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3 Reasons To Consider Heel-Proof Grates

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
heelproof road drains, heel-proof grates, heel proof grating
01
Feb

Dear Construction Industry, don’t worry so much about heel-proof grates! Architects and contractors come to me all the time looking for trench drains – but with a catch! The grates need to be heel-proof. As in, no openings wider than .25 inches in the direction of traffic. But let’s get real here. 1. Heel-proof grates […]

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Cast Metal Grating in Singapore Trench Drains

Posted on by Michael Schroer
singapore trench drains, singapore cast grating, singapore drainage systems,
11
Apr

Last year I reported on common designs for bar grating found in Singapore but not necessarily the United States. Now, over a year later, I want to discuss the cast metal grating I saw during my visit. I personally prefer cast metal grating over bar or sheet metal grating. Part of this is prejudice because […]

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Polycast 500 – A Polymer Concrete Deck Drain

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
poly 500, polycast drain, polycast trenchdrain, 500 deck drain, poly deck drain
27
Feb

The Polycast 500 is proof that not all commercial drains are the same. Hubbell Power Systems manufactures the Polycast Trench Drain Systems product line, which is geared toward commercial applications.  The Polycast 600 and 700 are well known polymer concrete trench drain brands commonly seen throughout the industry. Polycast 600 is a pre-sloped channel drain […]

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3 Ancestors to Modern Trench Drain

Posted on by Michael Schroer
Roman aqueducts, aqueduct designs, water drainage in Roman empire
14
Feb

I’m not a historian on drainage systems (though it sounds interesting). I’ve been thinking about the history of trench drain. Where was the first trench drain crafted? What was the application? Was it seen as special for that location? Did it catch on or was it forgotten, only to be re-designed for the first time […]

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