Question 1

What are drainage sumps and where are they used?

Accepted Answer

Drainage sumps are flat stainless steel tanks that collect water or liquids from a defined area – e.g. under production machinery, in wet cleaning zones or under industrial sinks. They combine collection (larger capacity than a single floor drain) with discharge (built-in outlet). Typical applications: food processing, meat plants, breweries, pharmaceuticals, commercial kitchens.

Question 2

How do drainage sumps differ from floor drains?

Accepted Answer

A floor drain provides point drainage from a narrow zone. A drainage sump offers a larger collection area (typically 0.5-3 m²) and serves both collection and drainage functions. Use sumps where wet cleaning is localized (under equipment or wash lines); use floor drains where water spreads across larger floor areas.

Question 3

Which drainage sumps for the meat industry?

Accepted Answer

For meat processing we recommend V4A stainless steel (resistant to organic acids and brine), perforated covers to retain fat and meat particles, integrated trap to prevent odors and sediment bucket for easy cleaning. Standard sizes: 600×600 to 1500×1000 mm. Compliant with HACCP and IFS – PZH approved materials.

Question 4

Which drainage systems are compatible with drainage sumps?

Accepted Answer

Drainage sumps connect to sanitary drainage via DN 100 or DN 150 outlets. They integrate with building drainage systems – e.g. sump under machine → DN 150 floor drain → DN 200 channel → inspection chamber. TIG welded or EPDM gasket mechanical joints. Configuration matched to project requirements.

Question 5

What sizes of drainage sumps do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Standard sizes: 400×400, 600×600, 800×600, 1000×600, 1200×800, 1500×1000 mm (length × width). Depths: 100, 150, 200, 300 mm depending on capacity. For single machines: 400-800 mm width. For wet cleaning lines: 1000-1500 mm. Custom shapes (oval, polygonal, with sorting inserts) produced to order from drawings.

Question 6

Do the sumps include an integrated trap?

Accepted Answer

Most models are available with or without integrated trap. The trap prevents sewer odors and is required in food service and pharmaceutical facilities. It features a removable sediment basket for easy cleaning. Traps are mandatory in fermentation environments such as breweries.

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Frequently asked questions

What are drainage sumps and where are they used?

How do drainage sumps differ from floor drains?

Which drainage sumps for the meat industry?

Which drainage systems are compatible with drainage sumps?

What sizes of drainage sumps do you offer?

Do the sumps include an integrated trap?

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Frequently asked questions

What are drainage sumps and where are they used?

How do drainage sumps differ from floor drains?

Which drainage sumps for the meat industry?

Which drainage systems are compatible with drainage sumps?

What sizes of drainage sumps do you offer?

Do the sumps include an integrated trap?