Introducing AWI Manufacturing’s New Screwless Lid Cleanout

An Additional Option for Streamlined Access and Sanitation

For decades, AWI’s stainless steel cleanouts have delivered dependable performance in demanding food and beverage processing environments. Today, we’re expanding that offering with a new option designed to support facilities that prioritize tool-free access and enhanced sanitation: the Stainless Steel O-Ring Compression Cleanout.

This new configuration provides an alternative cleanout solution while maintaining the durability and performance standards customers expect from AWI.


Designed for Faster, Tool-Free Access

The O-Ring Compression Cleanout features a screwless lid that lifts easily with a suction cup, eliminating the need for tools during inspections or maintenance.

For your team, that means:

  • Faster access during scheduled inspections 
  • No loose fasteners to manage
  • Simplified maintenance procedures 
  • Reduced risk of misplaced hardware

For facilities with frequent cleanout requirements, this can translate into smoother workflows, reduced downtime, and less interruption to daily operations.


A Clean, Flush Surface Profile

By eliminating exposed fasteners from the lid surface, this design creates a streamlined, flush profile that supports sanitation efforts. 

Benefits include:

  • Fewer crevices where debris can accumulate
  • Easier washdowns
  • A surface designed with hygienic considerations in mind

It’s a practical enhancement for operations where sanitation efficiency is a top priority.


Built on the Same Proven Foundation

Like all AWI cleanout solutions, the O-Ring Compression Cleanout is precision-fabricated from stainless steel and engineered for long-term performance in processing environments.

Traditional screw-down cleanouts remain a reliable and proven option. The new compression style simply provides another configuration to help you match your drainage system to your facility’s maintenance preferences and sanitation goals.


Innovation Driven by Real-World Customer Feedback

This new cleanout design reflects how we work: we listen, we adapt, and we engineer solutions that solve real problems for our customers. For facilities looking to simplify access and enhance cleanability, the O-Ring Compression Cleanout offers a practical alternative without compromising strength or durability.


Explore Your Stainless Steel Cleanout Options

Whether your facility prefers traditional fastened lids or a compression-style design, AWI offers configurations built for performance and compliance.

View available configurations and learn more about AWI Stainless Steel Cleanouts.

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