Importance of Brewery Trench Drain Systems

Back to News
25/04/2025

Brewery drains are an fundamental part of a brewery’s plumbing system, and are necessary for maintaining the cleanliness, the safety, and the efficiency of the brewery. Brewery floor drains typically consist of a grate, a body, a sloped, and a drain outlet.

Five areas of a brewery that require drainage systems:

  • Testing area
  • Brewery house
  • Fermentation area
  • Bottling area
  • Warehouse

Benefits of brewery drains

  • Sanitation
    Adequate drainage systems prevent the pooling of water on the brewery floor as well as maintaining cleanliness.
  • Safety
    By reducing the risk of pooling water & other liquids, drains reduce risks of falling and slipping for visitors and staff.
  • Environment
    The drainage system will help prevent waterwater reaching the ecosystem.
  • Efficiency
    Drainage systems reduce the amount of time & labour required to clean & maintain the floor of a brewery

Choosing correct brewery trench drains

  • Locations
    The brewery layout & design will help identify areas where wastewater will need to be drained.
  • Flow Rates
    The material of the drainage channel can affect the flow rate of the drain. SABdrain polypropylene channels have a 18% faster flow rate, compared to traditional polymer channels.
  • Contaminants & Liquid Temperatures
    It is important to think about what type of contaminants will be present in the wastewater, as well as temperatures. SABdrain polypropylene channels can withstand temperatures up to 160 degrees celcius, as well as a large range of chemicals.
  • Efficiency
    Drainage systems reduce the amount of time & labour required to clean & maintain the floor of a brewery
  • Load Bearing
    The drain must be able to withstand pallet jacks or even forklifts.
  • Maintenance
    Sanitation is a vital part of a brewery. Consider materials that are bacteria resistant, as well as simple and easy to clean & maintain.

The Cost of a Stainless Steel System

Typically, most brewery drainage systems are made completely of stainless steel. This can become very costly.

Alternative channels, such as polypropylene, with a stainless steel grate should be considered as a cost saving.