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Zip-Trench® Polypropylene Trench Drains
The Zip-Trench is a polypropylene trench drain available in 6" or 12" widths. The Zip-Trench offers a less expensive, labor saving alternative to cast-in-place trench drains.
Easy Installation
The 9'10" length of the channels and built-in rebar anchors make installation fast and simple. Grates are not required during the pour and alignment clips keep your installation straight.
Extra Heavy Duty
Zip-Trench has four grate choices with Class C and E load rating options. The polypropylene material is break-resistant, impermeable, and offers more chemical resistance than polyethylene used by competitors. It can also handle temperatures up to 180°F.
Flexible System
With 16 channels (12 sloping and 4 neutral) from a depth of 7-9/16" to 22-9/16", Zip-Trench allows for unparalleled flexibility with channels that can be run as long as needed.
Less Maintenance
Zip-Trench’s deep rounded base keeps water moving at optimal efficiency. The faster movement of water keeps debris moving and reduces the frequency of servicing.
Traditional Cast-in-Place Trench vs. Zip-Trench®
| Traditional Cast-in-Place Trench | 6" or 12" Zip-Trench® Drains |
|---|---|
| 🛠️ Labor intensive | ⏳ 75% less labor* |
| 💰 Inexpensive materials | 💵 Overall, 25% savings* |
| 🌊 Uses permeable concrete | 🛡️ Polypropylene is 100% impermeable |
| 📐 Requires complicated wood framework | ⚡ Easy installation with male/female lap joints for speed |
Still Want to Use Cast-in-Place?
That’s okay. Zip-Trench ® frames and grates are compatible with cast-in-place installations.
Figure Number 9960-LC, Zip-Trench Frame and GrateView the Zip-Trench® Product Pages: 6" Zip-Trench ® 12" Zip-Trench ®
Enhanced Prefabrication
PROTIP - Do you have a complicated project that requires connections at different angles and varying lengths? Let us help you design your entire trench system for maximum efficiency and save you time by pre-cutting each section before packing it up and shipping everything to your job site.
Learn how to save 75% less* on labor cost. View the Value Added Zip Trench Brochure today!
Go from 0 to 60 feet in just six sections!
The fast, long, pre-assembled runs of the Zip Trench drain system get you where you're going faster, with fewer stops along the way. This light-weight, polypropylene trench drain system is much more efficient than polymer concrete and has better chemical resistance than polyethylene. Also featuring a high flow volume and storage capacity, it offers a less expensive, labor saving alternative to cast-in-place trench drains.
12” Wide Zip Trench Drain System
(Figure No. 9960)
12” Wide Zip Trench Drain Features
- Extra-heavy-duty painted steel frame is standard, galvanized and stainless steel also available. Frame transfers traffic load to surrounding concrete
- Welded rebar mounts on every 5’ center
- 4”, 6”, and 8” no-hub vertical outlets
- Mounting lugs on every 9.81” (1/4 meter) center
- Polypropylene rating 180° F (vs. only 140° F with polyethylene)
- Built-in slope of 1.07%
- 4 grate types: Class C–Stainless steel perforated and mesh - Galvanized steel perforated and mesh Class E–Ductile Iron ADA - Ductile Iron Slotted
New! 1-Meter sections now available!
6” Wide Zip Trench Drain System
(Figure No. 9940)
6” Wide Zip Trench Features
- Male/Female lap joints for speed
- Welded rebar mounts on every 5’ center
- Snap-on 4” no-hub vertical outlet can be located virtually anywhere on the channel
- Polypropylene rating 180° F (vs. only 140° F with polyethylene)
- Pre-sloped 0.6%, 160-ft continuous slope along with neutral sections to meet your needs
- Load Classes A–E
New! 1-Meter sections now available!
12" Zip-Trench® Drain Grates
Heavy Duty DIN 19580 Load Class C: 56,000 lbs - 1,162 psi. For commercial pneumatic tire traffic patterns, forklifts and tractor trailers.
Extra Heavy Duty DIN 19580 Class E: 135,000 lbs - 2,788 psi. For commercial solid tire traffic patterns, forklifts and impacts from steel struts or metal wheels.
Looking for 6" Zip-Trench® Grates?
Our 6" Zip-Trench ® is available with a variety of Light, Heavy, and Extra Heavy Duty grates. View the product page to explore 6" grate options.
Zip-Trench® Drain Accessories
4", 6" and 8" Universal Horizontal OutletFigure Number -H468
4", 6", and 8" No-Hub Vertical Outlet FittingFigure Number -V468
End CapFigure Number -ESZip-Trench® Drains Application Examples
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