--- title: Slot Drain Systems - Blog | GDT Blogs (12) description: (12) --- - TF [855.497.750](tel:8554977508) - Email [info@slotdrainsystems.com](mailto:info@slotdrainsystems.com) [![SlotDrainSystems_withdivision](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SlotDrainSystems_withdivision.png?width=503&height=136&name=SlotDrainSystems_withdivision.png)](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/) - [PRODUCTS](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products) - [2000 SERIES Sleek Elevator Multi-Slot Drain](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/2000-series-multislot/) - [2000 SERIES Sleek Elevator Threshold Drain](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/2000-series/) - [4000 SERIES Drains for Tight Spaces and Against Walls](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/4000-series-slot-drain/) - [6000 SERIES Drains For Shallow Depth Requirements](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/6000-series/) - [7000 SERIES The Best Drain For Landscaping](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/7000-series/) - [8000 SERIES Simple and Durable](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/8000-series/) - [10,000 SERIES Sanitary and Strong](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/10000-series-slot-drain/) - [Accessories](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/product-category/accessories/) - [All Products](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/products/) - [APPLICATIONS](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/applications/) - [AGRICULTURE + ANIMAL](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/agriculture-drainage/) - [AUTOMOTIVE](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/automotive-drainage/) - [BREWERIES](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/breweries/) - [FOOD + BEVERAGE PROCESSING](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/food-and-beverage-industry/) - [INDUSTRIAL + MANUFACTURING](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/industrial-drainage/) - [LANDSCAPE + URBAN DESIGN](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/civic-drainage/) - [POOL + PATIO](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/landscape-drainage/) - [RESIDENTIAL](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/residential-drainage/) - [WINERIES](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/application/winery-drains/) - [RESOURCES](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/knowledge-centre/) - [CASE STUDIES](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/case-studies/) - [FAQ](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/faq) - [SPECIFICATIONS](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/specifications/) - [SPECIFICATIONS](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/specifications/) - [INSTALLATION](https://info.slotdrainsystems.com/installresources) - [ABOUT](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/about) - [BLOG](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com) - [CONTACT US](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/contact-us) - [OUR COMPANY](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/our-company) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://info.slotdrainsystems.com/slot-drain-customer-testimonials-installations) [REQUEST A QUOTE](https://www.slotdrainsystems.com/request-a-quote/) ### Posts by Topic - [Slot Drain (15)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/topic/slot-drain) - [Trench Drain (15)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/topic/trench-drain) - [commercial (10)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/topic/commercial-drains) - [Drain Design (6)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/topic/drain-design) - [Residential (6)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/topic/residential-drains) ## GDT Blogs ### Recent Posts ## [Slot Drain® Durability Receives Highest CSA Load Class Rating](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/slot-drain-durability-receives-highest-csa-load-class-rating) The innovative design of a Slot Drain® dramatically decreases cleaning time and maintenance costs. However, many industries have requirements for strong durability with high load class for heavy... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/slot-drain-durability-receives-highest-csa-load-class-rating) ## [How Much Do you Spend Per Year Cleaning your Trench Drain?](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/how-much-do-you-spend-per-year-cleaning-your-trench-drain) Facilities have to clean their drainage systems, but it's often an expensive process. To prevent contamination and to pass inspections, facilities must follow sanitation guidelines listed in the [USDA...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/food-processing-facility-drain-sanitation-guidance) [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/how-much-do-you-spend-per-year-cleaning-your-trench-drain) ## [5 Landscape Drainage Design Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/5-landscape-drainage-design-mistakes-to-avoid) All the pretty pavers and architectural embellishments in the world aren’t going to help your space when a torrential rain hits your landscape drainage system. It’s understandable. You want your... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/5-landscape-drainage-design-mistakes-to-avoid) ## [Processing Facility Slot Drain Sanitation Guidance](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/food-processing-facility-drain-sanitation-guidance) Every facility must be knowledgeable about proper procedures for drain sanitation. Slot Drain Systems are designed to meet requirements set forth by the USDA and FDA to help prevent bacterial growth... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/food-processing-facility-drain-sanitation-guidance) ## [Pre-Sloped Trench Drain for Shallow Slabs: The Right Drain for the Job](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/pre-sloped-trench-drain-for-shallow-slabs-the-right-drain-for-the-job) The old saw, "The right tool for the right job" really implies completing the job faster with better results. [Pre-Sloped Trench Drain for Shallow Slabs](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/6000-series/) implies much the same. Given the thickness of... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/pre-sloped-trench-drain-for-shallow-slabs-the-right-drain-for-the-job) ## [Where Drainage Matters in Breweries](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/where-drainage-matters-in-breweries) Experienced brewers understand the long term cost savings associated with proper waste water management. Properly designed waste water collection reduces water usage, labor and maintenance. costs as... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/where-drainage-matters-in-breweries) ## [Drainage Systems 101: Common Brewery Drainage Issues](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/common-brewery-drainage-issues) As [one of the oldest and broadly imbibed drinks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer), brewing is not simply a way to pay the bills, but is a way of life generally referred to as an art. In cities such as Denver, CO, breweries line... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/common-brewery-drainage-issues) ## [Choosing a Trench Drain System? Seven Things You Must Consider.](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/choosing-a-trench-drain-system-seven-things-you-must-consider) If your project involves trench drains, you've got some important decisions ahead of you.  How can you select the right trench drain system to meet your needs? Here are the [seven most important things...](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com) [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/choosing-a-trench-drain-system-seven-things-you-must-consider) ## [Is Listeria In Your Food Processing Plant's Drainage System?](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/is-listeria-in-your-food-processing-plants-drainage-system) Nine people hospitalized for illness and three dead from [eating frozen vegetables](https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/frozen-vegetables-05-16/index.html). 19 people in the hospital after [eating bagged salad](https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/bagged-salads-01-16/index.html), with one person dying. Ten people across four states... [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/is-listeria-in-your-food-processing-plants-drainage-system) ## [Go With the Flow: Slot Drain® Flow Rate - Comparison of Trench Drains](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/go-with-the-flow-trench-drain-flow-rate-comparison) Have you wondered how much liquid a Slot Drain® can handle, and how quickly it can drain? How does a Slot Drain® compare with other [trench drain systems](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/different-types-of-drainage-systems)? We are often asked about the [flow rate of a...](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com) [Read More...](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/go-with-the-flow-trench-drain-flow-rate-comparison) [Previous](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/author/gdt-blogs/page/11) [All posts](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/all) [Next](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/author/gdt-blogs/page/13) [![SlotDrain-Product-Guide-232x300-2023-1](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2119739/interactive-140128665707.png)](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ%2FaGBlLn8vZu%2FkmRP%2FbrV5DR%2FVL1IR5q1RbQ3VzDxn7dOqV7eALWYm7KO4EEYEitS9p98kI%2BNwtMJvApwA9gLEfoBAq8QaCayGMuHrMQ0TBE8jiFaf1PuKULAQ3UP4AleYy2YN0s7rVzA02kBgIN36dfabT2E3wf9IkcEkKxY8N8a7inExSnxhffjFBZ%2F6jLje%2BUmRHBqkBX5CCFhm8UVIK3nG8IT5&webInteractiveContentId=140128665707&portalId=2119739) - ##### [![](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/hubfs/SlotDrain-Nov2016/Images/selector-icon.png) drain selector](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/compare/) - ##### [![](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/hubfs/SlotDrain-Nov2016/Images/buy-icon.png) How to buy](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/how-to-buy/) - ##### [![](https://blog.slotdrainsystems.com/hubfs/SlotDrain-Nov2016/Images/chat-icon.png) TALK TO A SLOT DRAIN EXPERT](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/contact-us/) ### [Compare slot drain](http://www.slotdrainsystems.com/compare/) Slot Drain is specifically designed to suit numerous market applications. 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