Drain Troughs

Name: Drain Troughs
Brand: H-M Company

H-M Company has been helping businesses drain water from their commercial laundry equipment since 1992. Manufactured in Ohio, H-M found the need in the laundry industry to deal with getting rid of water from washers quickly so that the production of goods being processed could continue without lengthening drain times.

We offer a line of drain troughs designed for easy installation, simple maintenance and cost-saving measures.

What Is a Drain Trough?

A drain trough also referred to as a drainage trough, trough drain, plumbing trough or trench drain acts as a holding tank to slowly dissipate and filter the water from commercial washing machines. Troughs are sized and manufactured to accommodate any number of washers. They can also be designed to work with sump pumps. Our troughs are made of chemical-resistant polypropylene.

Benefits of Drain Troughs

A laundry drain trough offers many benefits over other types of drains:

- They’re easy to clean. The lint screen is conveniently located for easy removal.
- Sized for each specific situation. Drain troughs are available for installation on the floor or in-ground, as well as a variety of shapes and drain
- They can create a more pleasant environment. Troughs help reduce odors and contain suds.
- They can reduce plumbing issues. Drain troughs prevent lint from clogging your pipes and plumbing system.
- Chemical Resistance. Our unique polypropylene material resists corrosion from exposure to chemicals.

Our Drain Troughs

When you work with H-M Company, you get well-built drain troughs that support a high-performing, low-complication laundry area.

An H-M Company drain trough for washers:

- Eliminates expensive plumbing work.
- Eliminates the need to break up walls and flooring.
- Offers easy installation.
- Has a lint filter.
- Can be used with sump pumps.
- Are UPC approved.

Drain Trough Material

H-M drain troughs are made of ¼-inch polypropylene material and feature filters that can be removed and cleaned to keep your drain as clear as possible. Lids are attached with stainless steel screws.

Drain Trough Options

- Drains can be placed anywhere in the trough.
- Drain sizes are available in all standard plumbing sizes.
- Multiple filters can be installed in our trough.

Bottom Center Drain: With Filters On Each Side

Side Center Drain

Bottom End Drain

End Bottom Drain (with Legs Installed On Drain Trough)

End Center Drain

Contact Us to Learn More About Drain Troughs for Laundromats

If you’re not sure which option would be best for your setup, or you’re wondering if a polypropylene trough drain is right for your application, the experts at H-M Company are ready to help. Give us a call at (513) 281-3832 or toll-free at (800) 365-1900. You can also contact us online and we’ll get back to you asap.

Body Material
Lid Material
Lint Filter Material
Lint Filter Holes
Chemical Resistant
Maximum Water Temperature
Lid Attached to Body with

1/4″ Polypropylene
3/8″ Polypropylene
1/4″ PVC
3/8″ Diameter
Yes
165º
Stainless Steel Screws

Polypropylene offers the durability and chemical resistance needed for commercial laundry applications.

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Drain Trough Features and Benefits

Our polypropylene drain troughs enable users to minimize their plumbing costs and reduce downtime, all while working with a system that’s easy to use and install.

An H-M Company drain trough can:

Allow you to install washers in buildings with small drains.
Filter lint to prevent drains from clogging.
Reduce odors and prevent water from splashing out.
Help contain excess suds.
Support pedestrian traffic.
Be quickly installed.

Laundry Drain Trough Sizes

Part of the appeal of our custom-built trough drains is that they can be manufactured in any size.

Typical dimensions are 18 inches wide by 12 inches high, the length will vary according to the volume demands of the application. Troughs can be manufactured up to 25 feet long without coupling together. However, custom dimensions of any size are available.

Drain Trough Outlets

The placement of the drainage trough outlet can vary and go anywhere in the trough including the bottom outlet.

Common trench drain system outlet sizes include:

2-inch drains
3-inch drains
4-inch drains
6-inch drains

Additional Drain Trough Lint Screen

To capture additional lint a secondary lint screen can be a particularly useful element to your drain trough and overall system.

Drain Troughs for Sump Pumps

Drain troughs for sump pumps work similarly to drain troughs for laundry and can help remove excess water without damaging the plumbing system. They offer a simple way to collect excess water and direct it into your drain to the sewer.

Contact H-M Company for Custom Drain Troughs

Our drain troughs can be made for use in any commercial laundry application. We can help with configurations for a reliable product that is easy to install and clean and can help reduce your downtime due to plumbing problems.

To learn more about a drain trough from H-M Company, reach out to us today at (513) 281-3832 or toll-free at (800) 365-1900. You can also submit our online form and we’ll be in touch shortly.