Why Choose AWI?

With over 50 years of experience building commercial and industrial stainless steel trench drains, we are your trusted partner for your next project. We can work with your design or let us help you design a trench system that meets your needs. Put our industry experience and expertise to work for you!

Our trench drains, also known as floor trough drains, are manufactured in house in our facility in Winsted, MN which provides you with a unique advantage. Working directly with the manufacturer ensures that you get exactly what you are looking for.

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Certified for Excellence

We strive to meet and exceed industry standards. AWI’s products are USDA-approved and ISO 9001:2015 Certified.

Careful Design

Our team of engineers craft sanitary and corrosive-resistant T-304 or T-316 stainless steel equipment that is NSF Certified and meets 3A SSI Standards.

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Years of Experience 

With over 50 years of experience, we’ve accumulated extensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry to best serve our customers.

Made in the U.S.A.

We source our materials domestically and hire skilled local employees for our plant in Winsted, MN.

High Quality Trench Drain Systems For Food & Beverage Applications

AWI offers a complete line of stainless steel trench drains that utilizes the highest quality construction and leveling brackets as a standard. Our proven track record and commitment to quality has allowed us to stay a preferred drain choice for food processing, dairy, beverage, meat and poultry industries. Click on a product below to explore all its features.

From Our Clients:

We got our drains installed over the weekend – they look awesome, you guys do great work! These are really well made and we are very satisfied with them.

– Brewery in Colorado

We Understand Your Needs

We’re not just here to sell you a part. We’re your partner, ready to walk with you through your journey from design to installation, manufacturing to packaging, maintenance to replacement, and everything in between.

Stainless Trench Drains

Quality and Construction

We manufacture our floor trough drains out of thicker materials for a reason. Thinner materials, while reducing some cost can result in warping after welding and also may add to increased cost of labor at installation. Let our experience help you design a drain that is going to be easy to install and will be exceptional in both fit and finish. We don’t cut corners when it comes to quality and construction. Let us prove it you!

  • 304 or 316 stainless steel construction
  • Heavy duty 12 gauge materials standard
  • Schedule 10 and Schedule 40 outlets available
  • 1/8″ per foot slope or custom slope per application

Stainless Steel Trench Drain Styles

It is unlikely that you are going to come across a stainless steel trench drain design that we have not manufactured. We have many straight forward styles of floor trough drains that we can recommend or we can work with you to design.

Engineering & Specifications

Some of the largest brands, contractors, design builds, engineering firms, and mechanical contractors have spec’d our stainless steel trench drains in their projects. We take great pride in knowing they are calling out our products by name.

  • In-House Engineering
  • Submittal and Approval Drawings
  • Industry experts in drain system engineering for the food industry

Have Questions? We Can Help

Here are a few common questions we get about our trench drains. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact one of our specialists.

Do you have more information on your drain specs?

Yes, you can download our floor drain brochure to find out more. Explore all the features and options for our drain systems.

What Cover Options for the stainless steel trench drains do you offer?
  • Bar Grate
  • Solid Cover
  • Slotted Cover
  • Channel Cover (Light Duty)
What should I do if your standard size doesn’t fit in my facility?

We can customize the size of many of our products. Our engineers and skilled team members can turn your special request around quickly, ensuring production is kept up and running smoothly.

What Additional Options for Stainless Trench Drains Are Available?
  • Floor Sinks
  • Catch Basins
  • Outlet Strainers or Basket Strainer
  • Secondary Strainer
  • Sch 10 or Sch 40 Outlet
  • Inline Sump
  • Locking/Bolt Down Covers
  • Leveling Brackets
Why is stainless steel used for Food and Beverage manufacturers?

Stainless steel is today’s industry standard; however, there are different kinds of stainless steel. AWI uses T-304 and T-316, which contain enough chromium to make them resistant to corrosion and bacteria—the perfect material for manufacturing food and beverages.

Do you have all the accessories I need for my drains?

Yes, we stock a full line of floor, floor sink, trench, slot, and hub drain systems with all the accompanying p-traps, cleanouts, baskets, covers, and laterals you need. Our product experts can help you assess your food and beverage manufacturing needs and determine the best solutions.